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Repsol SA and partner secure a US$118 million loan for a 165.3 MW wind farm in Chile
August 24, 2022
Repsol SA, a Spanish energy group and its partner, Grupo Ibereolica Renovables, secured a US$118 million loan for the construction and operation of a 165.3 MW wind farm in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
HIF Global and Enel Green Power Chile file an impact study for a wind project in Chile with plans to provide energy to a future hydrogen-based e-fuels plant
August 10, 2022
HIF Global and Enel Green Power Chile filed an environmental impact study for a 325 MW wind farm project that will eventually provide energy to a future green hydrogen-based e-fuels plant in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s BCI joins IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform
August 10, 2022
Bci becomes the first Chilean bank to join the IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform. Source: Diario Sustenable
The new administration in Chile will take a more active role in developing green hydrogen
July 13, 2022
The administration of the Chilean President plans to take on a more active role in developing green hydrogen in the country. Source: BNAmericas
Chile’s CNE released list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply electricity until 2041
July 13, 2022
The Chilean Energy Commission CNE released the list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply 5,250 GWh of electricity per year until 2041. Source: Renewables Now
Geothermal greenhouse project in Coz Coz, Chile, comes online
July 13, 2022
A geothermal greenhouse project promoted by CEGA has been completed in Coz Coz, in the district of Panguipulli, Chile, and will provide tomatoes all year round. The Innovation Fund for Competitiveness (FIC) financed the initiative. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for mining operations in Chile
June 29, 2022
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for Chilean mining operations. The potential market for green hydrogen in mining trucks amounts to US$1.6 trillion and fuel demand could represent 30% of total demand, according to the 2050 national mining policy. Source: BN Americas
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology launches call for green hydrogen production-optimization projects
June 29, 2022
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for green hydrogen production-optimization projects that will focus on overcoming challenges associated with efficiently coupling an off-grid solar PV plant with an electrolyzer unit. Source: BN Americas
Chilean power generator, Colbún, establishes green hydrogen division
June 29, 2022
Colbún, the Chilean power generator recently established a green hydrogen division and appointed Juan Pablo Fiedler as head, as it turns its focus to the rapidly growing industry. Source: BN Americas