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Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in Brazil
October 24, 2024
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in the first quarter of 2026, following an investment of US$16.1 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará approves first phase of the green hydrogen project at Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
October 24, 2024
The Government of Ceara has approves the first phase of Fortescue Metals Group’s US$5 billion industrial green hydrogen project. The facility will be developed within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s national green hydrogen strategy could unlock 70x current electricity capacity
October 24, 2024
Chile’s renewable energy potential could supply 70 times its current electricity capacity and produce up to 160 million tons of clean hydrogen annually by 2050, according to the country’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Source: Reuters
Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) collaborate on green hydrogen facility to produce low-carbon steel products in Brazil
October 10, 2024
Brazil’s Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) are collaborating to establish a green hydrogen production facility aimed at creating low-carbon steel products. The initiative will develop a “Mega Hub” industrial complex for international steel manufacturers to source and produce hot-briquetted iron (HBI). Source: MSN
Brazil invests US$1.09 billion in clean hydrogen hubs
October 10, 2024
Brazil is investing approximately US$1.09 billion to establish clean hydrogen hubs aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) involving 15 industrialized nations. Source: Fuel Cells Works
HIF Global launches first Brazilian project for 800,000 tons of e-methanol production from green hydrogen
October 10, 2024
HIF Global has announced its inaugural project in Brazil, aiming to produce up to 800,000 tons of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen. The project will require about 160,000 tons of renewable hydrogen generated from approximately 1.6 GW of electrolysers and 1.12 million tons of captured CO2. Source: Hydrogen Insight
EU and Uruguay sign US$2.2 million agreement to advance green hydrogen roadmap
October 10, 2024
The EU and the Government of Uruguay have signed a declaration of intent for a US$2.2 million non-reimbursable contribution to strengthen Uruguay’s green hydrogen roadmap. The funding will enhance capacity building for green hydrogen production, adapt the regulatory framework, and implement a public awareness plan. Source: Renewables Now
Rio Grande do Sul partners with Begreen for green hydrogen and ammonia plant development
September 26, 2024
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has partnered with agrotech firm Begreen Bioenergia e Fertilizantes Sustentaveis SA to develop green hydrogen projects. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of three plants to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. Source: Renewables Now
UKEF and Corfo Partner to finance green hydrogen projects in Chile
September 26, 2024
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has partnered with Chile’s economic development agency, Corfo, to jointly finance green hydrogen projects in Chile. UKEF has over US$6.57 billion available for Chilean businesses using UK goods and services in these projects, with loans offered in Chilean pesos. Source: Renewables Now