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Colbún launches its first industrial green hydrogen plant at Nehuenco Power Complex
November 6, 2025
Chilean energy company Colbún inaugurated its first industrial green hydrogen plant at the Nehuenco thermoelectric complex in Quillota, using photovoltaic energy to produce hydrogen for generator cooling instead of gray hydrogen. The US$1.6 million facility, which operates off-grid and includes a 100 kW solar park, batteries, an electrolyzer, and storage tanks, forms part of Nehuenco’s […]
Chile opens second SEC-registered green hydrogen R&D plant at Federico Santa María University
November 6, 2025
Chile inaugurated the second green hydrogen plant registered with the SEC at Federico Santa María Technical University’s Viña del Mar campus, dedicated to research, development, and innovation. The facility supports experimentation, prototype development, and collaboration among universities, companies, and public organizations, fostering industrial pilots and specialized training. A related study highlighted gaps in specialized equipment, […]
Uruguay study identifies key skills and job profiles for green hydrogen industry
November 6, 2025
A study by the Energy Partnership Uruguay–Germany and MIEM outlines the job profiles and skills needed to develop Uruguay’s green hydrogen value chain, from production to export. It identifies key roles such as electrochemical technicians, SCADA operators, fuel cell engineers, and hydrogen transport specialists, highlighting gaps in current technical and university-level training. The report aims […]
Mexico to lead Latin American Hydrogen Alliance with Israel Hurtado as secretary general
November 6, 2025
Mexico will lead the Latin American Hydrogen Alliance from 2025 to 2027, with Israel Hurtado, president of the Mexican Association of Hydrogen and Energy Transition (AMHTE), serving as secretary general. Hurtado aims to boost the visibility of Mexico’s clean hydrogen projects, promote technical exchange, organize annual events, and produce regional studies and reports. The initiative […]
HIF Global’s US$830 million e-fuels plant secures environmental approval in Chile’s Magallanes region
November 6, 2025
HIF Global’s US$830 million Cabo Negro carbon-neutral fuel plant has been unanimously approved by the Magallanes Environmental Assessment Commission (Coeva), marking the first major green hydrogen-related project in the region. Submitted in October 2023, the project will build a 60-hectare e-fuel plant in Punta Arenas to produce e-methanol, e-gasoline, and e-LPG. The approval follows a […]
Arequipa and H2 Perú partner to develop and promote major new green hydrogen hub
October 9, 2025
The Arequipa Regional Government and the Peruvian Hydrogen Association (H2 Perú) have signed an agreement to develop a regional green hydrogen hub. The initiative will include studies on governance, socioeconomic impact, and value chain development, guided by a Bipartisan Coordination Committee. With a projected investment of US$4.27 billion, the hub aims to leverage Arequipa’s exceptional […]
Chile’s Haru Oni green hydrogen plant becomes first in the world to earn EU certification for synthetic fuel production
October 9, 2025
HIF Global’s Haru Oni green hydrogen plant in Chile’s Magallanes region has become the first in the world to receive ISCC EU RFNBO certification from Germany’s ISCC, recognizing its production of synthetic gasoline using 100% renewable energy. The certification confirms compliance with European sustainability standards, including at least a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. […]
Chile to scale back green hydrogen targets amid global market slowdown
October 9, 2025
Chile plans to lower its green hydrogen production targets amid a global market slowdown, Energy Minister Diego Pardow recently announced. The revised goals, to be released in the coming months, will align with similar adjustments in Europe while maintaining support for projects already permitted or nearing approval. Despite the cuts, Chile continues to advance over […]
Costa Rica explores green hydrogen to drive carbon neutrality and spur regional growth
September 25, 2025
Costa Rica has launched a feasibility study on the use of green hydrogen in sectors like industry, agriculture, and heavy transport as part of the Costa Rica Green Hydrogen project, backed by the Mitigation Action Facility. With a grid powered almost entirely by renewables, the country sees hydrogen as a pathway to carbon neutrality, including […]