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Wigton Windfarm Limited and EIC partner to supply solar energy to Jamaica’s airport
April 18, 2022
Wigton Windfarm Limited and EIC have announced a partnership to supply solar energy to Jamaica’s airport, under a joint venture agreement. Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Colombia launches taxonomy to support green finance growth
April 18, 2022
Colombia has launched a green taxonomy aimed to support the growth of its green financing market. Designed to create transparency and clarity around what constitutes green and sustainable investments, the taxonomy comprises an integral component of Colombia’s bid to be carbon neutral by 2050. Source: Argus Media
Enel secures USD 650 million loan facility from EIB-Global for green investments in Latin America
April 18, 2022
Enel has secured US$650 million from the European Investment Bank’s development branch EIB-Global for green investments in Latin America. Enel Green Power Peru will receive US$130 million of the loan facility to implement wind and solar projects. The remainder of the funds will support the Enel Group’s sustainable investments in Brazil and Colombia. Source: Renews […]
HDF Energy acquires a 70 percent majority stake in the NewGen clean hydrogen project in Trinidad
April 14, 2022
Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) announced that it has acquired a 70% majority stake in the US$200m NewGen green hydrogen production project in Trinidad, led by local company Kenesjay Green Ltd (KGL). KGL, the project developer, will retain the remaining 30% of the share capital of NewGen, which will be jointly owned by KGL and […]
IFC plans to maintain its environment-focused investments in Brazil, regardless of election outcome
April 14, 2022
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private-sector arm, plans to maintain the pace of its environment-focused investments in Brazil regardless of the outcome of the country’s October presidential election. Source: Reuters
Government of Dominica acquires Emera’s majority holdings in DOMLEC
April 14, 2022
Emera Incorporated announces the sale of its majority holding in Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Source: Business Wire
The Bahamas receives USD 9 million to construct two solar microgrids at the University of the Bahamas
April 14, 2022
The University of The Bahamas will construct two solar microgrids on Abaco through a US$9 million non-reimbursable financing agreement facilitated by the European Union Caribbean Investment Facility. Source: The Nassau Guardian
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