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EDP Brasil finalizes exit from Pecém Coal Plant to focus on renewables and green hydrogen
May 29, 2025
EDP Brasil has completed its full divestment from the Pecém coal-fired power plant in Ceará, Brazil, by selling its remaining 20% stake to local investors. This move aligns with EDP’s broader strategy to exit coal-based energy generation and focus on renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen initiatives Source: Renewables Now
Pecém Complex and EDF sign pre-contract to launch green hydrogen project in Ceará
May 29, 2025
The Pecém Complex signed a pre-contract with EDF during the World Hydrogen 2025 event in Rotterdam to establish a green hydrogen production project in Ceará, Brazil. Source: Ceara Government
Arequipa allocates 160 hectares for green and blue hydrogen plant
May 15, 2025
The regional government of Arequipa, Peru, has allocated a 160-hectare plot of land in Matarani, Islay province, for the construction of a green and blue hydrogen production plant. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
United H2 launches global green hydrogen network
April 25, 2025
United H2 Limited (UHL) has launched GreenH2 Global, a network of regional branches—GreenH2 LATAM, Africa, and Europe—to expand its clean energy venture-building model globally. The model has already generated over US$650 million in market capitalization and US$24 million in shareholder returns. Source: Fuel Cells Works
Chile launches green hydrogen subsidy program in Biobío industrial hub
April 25, 2025
Chile’s development agency Corfo has introduced a new subsidy program to promote green hydrogen use and supply chain development in the industrial region of Biobío. The initiative will fund up to 60% of project costs, capped at US$5 million per project. Aimed at sectors like steel, petrochemicals, and refining, selected projects must be completed within […]
Colombia unveils US$45 billion green hydrogen plan with ambitious 2030 targets
April 10, 2025
Colombia plans to develop a green hydrogen pipeline with potential investments of up to US$45 billion, as part of its national hydrogen roadmap. By 2030, the country aims to install 1–3 GW of electrolyzer capacity, invest US$2.5–5.5 billion, and generate 7,000–15,000 jobs Source: BNAmericas
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy launch a US$450 million initiative to support Chile’s green hydrogen development
April 10, 2025
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy have launched the Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen sector. Under this initiative, the EIB and KfW will each provide up to US$216 million (approximately US$432 million combined), with CORFO managing the disbursement of funds to eligible hydrogen projects. […]
Chile allocates US$25.6 million to support three green hydrogen electrolyzer factories
March 27, 2025
CORFO has awarded US$25.6 million to support the development of three electrolyzer manufacturing facilities for the green hydrogen industry. The projects are led by consortiums from Chile, Spain, and China and are expected to generate over US$50 million in total investment and create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
EU selects Vale and GEP’s Brazil green hydrogen hub as flagship climate initiative
March 27, 2025
A green hydrogen project by Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) has been selected as a flagship initiative under the European Union’s Global Gateway Program in the Climate and Energy category. The project aims to build a green hydrogen unit supporting a future Mega Hub in Brazil as part of the “Brazil North-East Green Energy […]