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Peruvian Congress advances green hydrogen initiative
March 14, 2024
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Peru has approved a proposal promoting the research, development, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source in the country. The proposal includes initiatives to be implemented by the Ministry of Production, focusing on promoting projects, innovation ventures, and technological transfer in the energy […]
Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train
March 14, 2024
The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
IDB approves US$400 million loan to Chile for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$400 million loan to Chile for the development of its green hydrogen industry, marking the first such loan granted by the IDB to a country in the region. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Petrobras and SENAI-ER forge alliance to study green hydrogen with pilot plant
February 15, 2024
Petrobras and SENAI-ER are teaming up to construct a pilot electrolysis plant in Brazil to study the green hydrogen value chain. With a three-year investment of around US$18 million, Petrobras aims to analyze the performance of microturbines and assess structural integrity using hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun inaugurates Peru’s first green hydrogen production system at Fenix power plant
February 1, 2024
Chilean utility, Colbun, has launched the operation of a green hydrogen production system at its Fenix gas-fired power plant in Peru. The first of its kind in Peru, the green hydrogen setup incorporates a solar photovoltaic farm, an electrolyser, and the utilization of demineralized water. Source: Renewables Now
Verano Energy proposes gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project in Peru
February 1, 2024
Verano Energy submitted an environmental impact assessment for the Horizonte de Verano project in Peru. This giga-scale clean energy initiative, which includes a 5,850-MWp solar generation complex, aims to develop green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, with an eventual annual output target of 1.65 million tonnes of green ammonia. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará signs MoU with bp for the development of green hydrogen at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
January 19, 2024
The Government of Ceará and bp signed an MoU to develop the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). Source: Ceara.gov
CEGA studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project utilizing geothermal energy in Chile
January 19, 2024
The Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) of the University of Chile is set to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen project that will utilize geothermal energy. Source: ThinGeoEnergy
Susterra submits US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review
January 4, 2024
Chilean renewables developer, Susterra, submitted a US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review in Chile. The company is seeking a permit to build electrolysers. Source: Renewables Now