green hydrogen energy

Colbun produces first green hydrogen molecule at Nehuenco Plant

December 6, 2024

Chilean utility Colbun has successfully produced its first green hydrogen molecule using a small-scale system at its Nehuenco gas-fired plant in the Valparaiso region. The test run is part of preparations for the system’s commissioning, which aims to replace grey hydrogen used in the plant’s cooling units. The green hydrogen plant, consisting of electrolysers, solar […]

Argentina partners with Germany on green hydrogen and ammonia projects

December 6, 2024

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), in collaboration with the German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) and Austria-based RP Global, has launched a partnership in Argentina to develop green hydrogen and green ammonia projects. These initiatives will target both domestic use and exports to Europe, particularly Germany. The partnership includes studies on […]

ATOME Energy’s launches green hydrogen fertilizer project in Paraguay

November 21, 2024

ATOME Energy is advancing a green hydrogen-based fertilizer facility in Villeta, Paraguay, appointing Casale as the exclusive EPC contractor for the project. Source: Fuel Cell Works

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive for sustainable mining

November 21, 2024

Antofagasta PLC’s Transport Division, Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB), has unveiled South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive, marking a significant step in the company’s push for sustainable mining. Set to begin operations in 2025, the hydrogen locomotive will replace diesel fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Source: IM Mining

SEFE, Eletrobras, and EnerTech collaborate on green hydrogen project for Europe

November 21, 2024

German company SEFE is partnering with Brazilian energy giant Eletrobras and Kuwaiti developer EnerTech to produce 200,000 tons of green hydrogen annually starting in 2030, aiming to support Europe’s climate goals. The project will involve building an electrolysis plant in Brazil, powered by renewables, to convert hydrogen into ammonia for transport to Germany. Once imported, […]

RP Global to launch 3 GW green ammonia project in Argentina

November 21, 2024

Austrian renewables developer RP Global plans to install 3 GW of electrolysis capacity as part of the first stage of its “Gaucho Wind to Hydrogen and Green Ammonia” project in Argentina. The electrolysers, powered by a 4.2 GW wind farm in Patagonia, will produce up to 1.7 million tons of green ammonia annually, primarily for […]

Chile launches project to develop hydrogen-powered trains for sustainable transportation

November 7, 2024

Chile is advancing sustainable transportation with a project to develop hydrogen-powered trains, led by Chilean State Railways (EFE) in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, the National Hydrogen Institute, and Hydrox. The initiative involves converting existing Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) into hydrogen-powered trains, with the first prototype undergoing trials to assess its feasibility for regular […]

German Development Agency issues tender to create a financing framework for renewable hydrogen project in Chile

November 7, 2024

The German Development Agency has issued a tender to establish a financing framework for a renewable hydrogen project in Chile. The goal is to design a sustainable financial structure that attracts both public and private investors to support green hydrogen initiatives in Chile. Source: Energy News

Uruguay to launch first green hydrogen plant by 2026

November 7, 2024

A group of companies in Uruguay, including Ventus, Montes del Plata, Fraylog, and Fidocar, plans to commission the country’s first green hydrogen plant by 2026. The Kahiros project will use a 2 MW electrolyser powered by a 4.8 MW solar farm to produce green hydrogen for six Hyundai fuel-cell trucks transporting timber. Source: Renewables Now