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H2Brazil advances 800 MW green hydrogen project in Minas Gerais
September 11, 2025
H2Brazil is moving forward with the initial stage of its 800 MW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Uberaba, Minas Gerais. The development will be implemented in phases, beginning with 200 MW of electrolysers expected by 2028, expanding to 600 MW the following year, and reaching full capacity of 800 MW by 2030. Source: Renewables […]
Chile to pilot renewable energy and green hydrogen system at Antarctic research base
August 28, 2025
Chile’s Antarctic Institute (INACH), supported by GIZ, the EU, and regional partners, is developing a pilot hybrid system of solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen at the “Professor Julio Escudero” base on King George Island. The project aims to replace diesel with sustainable energy for electricity and heating, reducing the base’s carbon footprint while serving […]
Chile proposes US$2.8 billion in tax incentives to accelerate the green hydrogen industry
August 28, 2025
Chile has proposed a bill offering up to US$2.8 billion in tax credits between 2025 and 2030 to boost demand for green hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia and methanol. The plan includes six competitive tenders and a special tax regime for producers in Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, with corporate tax exemptions and VAT relief on […]
Rio Grande do Sul shortlists 12 companies, commits US$18.7 million to Green Hydrogen Supply Chain
August 28, 2025
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has shortlisted 12 companies in the third round of its Green Hydrogen Production Chain Development Programme, selecting them from 16 proposals. The state will provide subsidies of up to about US$5.5 million per project, totaling roughly US$18.7 million, to strengthen its green hydrogen supply chain. Source: Renewables […]
111 green hydrogen projects underway in Brazil with US$82 billion in investments, requiring 90 GW of renewable capacity
July 31, 2025
According to the consulting firm CELA, there are 111 ongoing green hydrogen and its derivative projects across 15 states in Brazil, totaling investments of approximately US$82 billion. These projects, which include green hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol, and green steel, will require around 90 GW of new renewable energy capacity for fuel production. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
World bank approves green hydrogen strategy support for Pecém Industrial and Port complex in Ceará, Brazil
July 31, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) and the Government of Ceará, Brazil. The project will finance critical infrastructure to enable clean hydrogen production, attract private investment, and drive job creation and long-term climate resilience in the region. Source: The […]
Winners of the 4th Annual H2LAC Industry Awards Announced in São Paulo
July 17, 2025
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL (July 15, 2025) – From innovative policy to groundbreaking production, Latin America and the Caribbean’s hydrogen leaders took center stage this week as the winners of the 4th Annual H2LAC Industry Awards were announced at H2LAC 2025 in São Paulo. Hosted by New Energy Events, the awards shine a spotlight on the […]
Chile authorizes Latin America’s first green hydrogen truck
July 9, 2025
Chile has authorized the first green hydrogen-powered truck for circulation in Latin America, Developed under the HidroHaul Program by Ingeniería Eléctrica IEE and funded by Corfo, the truck is part of a broader push to integrate green hydrogen into sectors like mining, logistics, and urban transport. The project is backed by key partners including Walmart […]
Latin America targets 200 GW of electrolysis and US$300 billion investment for low-emission hydrogen by 2050
July 9, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to install 200 GW of electrolysis capacity and 400 GW of supporting power infrastructure by 2050 to support the region’s growing low-emission hydrogen industry, according to a new report by OLADE. The sector could attract up to US$300 billion in investment, generate 350,000 jobs, and enable annual hydrogen […]