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BNDES approves US$26 million for biogas plants at Grupo Piracanjuba to cut emissions
March 13, 2025
BNDES has approved US$26 million in financing for four industrial effluent treatment plants with biogas production at Grupo Piracanjuba’s facilities. The funding will also support the replacement of fossil fuel-based boilers at two factories. Once operational, the plants will produce up to 11.7 million cubic meters of biogas annually, offsetting approximately 152,700 tonnes of CO2 […]
Brazil launches US$17.1M initiative for zero energy public sector projects
February 6, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and ENBPar have launched a US$17.1 million public call for Zero Energy projects in the public sector under the Procel program. The initiative aims to improve energy efficiency in government buildings through renovations and distributed renewable generation, prioritizing administrative, education, and health facilities. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Brazil launches energy transition program to boost renewables and sustainability
February 6, 2025
The Brazilian government has established the Energy Transition Acceleration Program (Paten) to promote sustainability and renewable energy adoption. The program includes a Green Fund, managed by BNDES, allowing companies to use federal receivables as collateral to finance low-carbon projects. Paten also supports energy infrastructure modernization, carbon capture research, and workforce training, positioning Brazil as a […]
Enap and EDF collaborate to explore the export of green ammonia
October 10, 2024
Enap and EDF have signed a collaboration agreement to study the use of Enap’s Cabo Negro industrial complex for exporting up to 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. Source: Reporte Minero
Codelco secures US$532 million climate financing for full decarbonization by 2030
August 15, 2024
Codelco has secured US$532 million in climate financing from Crédit Agricole CIB, with backing from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group. This historic financing will support Codelco’s plan to decarbonize its entire energy matrix by 2030, including renewing electricity supply contracts with renewable energy sources. Source: America Economia
Antofagasta Minerals and ABB collaborate to electrify and automate mining operations in Chile for net zero emissions
August 15, 2024
Antofagasta Minerals and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance decarbonization efforts in Chile’s mining sector. The partnership will focus on electrifying and automating mining operations, with the goal of developing and implementing a net zero emission haulage solution. Source: New.ABB
Gogoro Partners with Terpel to launch battery-swapping infrastructure in Colombia, promoting sustainable mobility
August 15, 2024
Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro is expanding globally, with a new venture in South America. Gogoro has partnered with Colombian fuel and lubricant specialist Terpel to introduce its battery-swapping infrastructure across Colombia. Source: MSN
St. Kitts and Nevis launches ‘SKN-100’ project for rapid energy sector decarbonisation
July 19, 2024
St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) has launched the ‘SKN-100’ project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aimed at achieving 100% renewable electricity and high energy efficiency in public buildings within three years. Managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and executed by the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in […]