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The World Bank grants US$500 million green loan to Banco do Brasil
January 5, 2023
The World Bank has finalized a green loan of US$500 million to Banco do Brasil to enable the bank to offer more options to companies that are reducing their carbon footprint. Source: Latin Finance
Engie Energia Chile SA invests US$650 million in two renewable energy projects in Chile
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA will invest US$450 million into the 342 MW Lomas de Taltal wind farm project and US$300 million into the 638-MWh Coya battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
CDB approves US$17 million in financing for geothermal project in Nevis
December 22, 2022
The CDB approved US$17 million in financing for the development of the geothermal project in Nevis. The project’s aim is to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions, and increase energy security. Source: Caribbean News Service
Mexican real estate investment trust, Fibra Macquarie, receives sustainability-linked loan for US$150 million
December 22, 2022
Mexican real estate investment trust, Fibra Macquarie, has received US$150 million in sustainability linked financing. The first part of the financing is worth US$75 million and will be distributed over a four-year term loan. Then an equal amount in a three-year revolving credit line will be distributed. Source: Latin Finance
IDB approves a US$1 billion line of credit for investments boosting productivity and sustainable development in Chile
December 22, 2022
The IDB approved a line of credit for US$1 billion towards investment projects in Chile that will aid in boosting productivity and sustainable development. The first disbursement of the 25-year loan – US$400 million, was already authorized. Source: Latin Finance
Guyana signs historic agreement to sell US$750 million worth of carbon credits to the Hess Corporation
December 8, 2022
Guyana has signed a multi-year deal with the Hess Corporation to sell the US energy major high-quality carbon credits for US$750 million. A significant portion of the money from the deal will flow to indigenous communities. Source: Guyana Times
The IFC has granted a green loan of US$25 million to the Inter-American Finance Bank of Peru
December 8, 2022
The IFC has granted US$25 million to the Inter-American Finance Bank of Peru for green construction, energy efficiency and climate-smart agribusiness projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Solarpak recieves loans for US$133.6 million to develop two solar farms in Colombia
December 8, 2022
Solarpack, the Spanish solar power developer, received a loan for US$133.6 million to develop two solar farms in Colombia with a combined capacity of 252 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Americas will invest US$5 billion into the region, with most of the investments going to Colombia and Brazil
December 8, 2022
Enel Americas is investing US$5 billion in the Latin American region with most of the investments going to Colombia and Brazil. They will exit Peru and Argentina in 2023 to focus on countries that are “more advanced” in their energy transition. Source: Renewables Now