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The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond
March 29, 2022
The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond, a US$2 billion 4.35% note due March 2042. The bond was listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market and Sustainable Bond Market. Source: The London Stock Exchange
El Salvador to issue bitcoin bonds through geothermal company, LaGeo
March 29, 2022
El Salvador will use LaGeo, the state-owned geothermal company, to issue bitcoin bonds. The plan foresees the bonds to go to the market between May and July. Source: Think Geo Energy
Banco Popular Dominicano approves green bond issue of USD 45 million
March 29, 2022
The Banco Popular Dominicano approved the issuance of a US$45 million green bond to finance new renewable energy, electro-mobility, and eco-efficiency projects. Source: Bloomberg Linea
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signs three PPA’s for 128 MW of solar and biomass projects
March 17, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed three PPA’s for 128 MW for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 93 MW and one biomass-based project of 35 MW. The overall investment for the plants will be $197 million. Source: Renewables Now
RESEMBID funds seven sustainable development projects with grants totaling USD 3 million
March 17, 2022
The Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID) are funding seven sustainable development projects in the Caribbean, with grants totaling $3 million. They awarded grants to the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, St. Maarten, CARILEC, and ACS. Source: Caribbean Loop News
CAF approves two loans of USD 600 million to Colombia to support climate action measures
March 15, 2022
CAF authorizes two loans of $600 million to Colombia to support climate action measures. In addition, CAF approved external financing with a sovereign guarantee of up to $1.2 billion to finance investment initiatives that will fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals of Colombia. Source: World Today News
CAF announces shareholder approval for a capital increase of USD 7 billion
March 15, 2022
CAF Development Bank of Latin America announced the approval by shareholders for a capital increase of $7 billion, which will double the organization’s portfolio. The shareholders also approved the incorporation of the Dominican Republic and El Salvador as full members. Source: CAF
Isagén raises USD 94 million from bond placement for non-conventional renewable energy expansion
March 8, 2022
Isagén, the Colombian power company successfully raised US $94 million through a placement of ordinary bonds. The funds will be deployed for hydropower and non-conventional renewable energy expansion. Source: BN Americas
Quaise Energy Raises USD 63 Million For New Geothermal Drilling Technology
February 11, 2022
The geothermal start-up Quaise Energy has raised $63 million to deploy a new drilling technology to unleash the earth’s hardest-to-reach heat resources. Safar Partners, Prelude Ventures, the Engine, and other investors provided $40 million. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) provided a grant of $5 million. Source: Canary Media