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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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Land cleared for green hydrogen project in Piauí as Solatio plans 3GW electrolyser installation
June 26, 2025
Land is being cleared in Piauí, Brazil, for a major green hydrogen project led by Solatio, which plans to install 3 GW of electrolyser capacity along with a solar power plant for hydrogen and ammonia production. The site is located in the Parnaíba export processing zone. However, a final investment decision has not yet been […]
Neoenergia begins construction on green hydrogen plant and refueling station in Brazil
June 26, 2025
Neoenergia is investing over US$5.4 million in one of Brazil’s first green hydrogen plants, under construction in Taguatinga, Federal District, with an opening planned for October. Powered by a photovoltaic system, the facility will serve as a refueling station for light and heavy vehicles and aims to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as transport and industry. […]