H2LAC 2024 Market News - New Energy Events

Chile and France sign joint declaration to boost cooperation in green hydrogen training and development
September 12, 2024
Energy Minister Diego Pardow and French Ambassador Cyrille Rogeau signed a joint declaration to enhance cooperation between Chile and France in technical and vocational training to support the green and low-carbon hydrogen industry. This initiative is part of a 2023 working group between the two nations, aiming to promote innovative sector development, create jobs, and […]
Eletrobras signs MoUs for renewable energy and green hydrogen production
May 16, 2024
Brazilian power distributor Eletrobras has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the government of Ceara state and European company Green Energy Park (GEP). The agreement with Ceara focuses on developing projects at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to support energy transition, the decarbonization of the local economy, and the promotion of low-carbon […]
Colombia to receive US$700 million UAE investment after signing Cepa agreement
May 16, 2024
Colombia is set to receivean investments of between US$600 million and US$700 million from the UAE following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa). This investment will support the development of key sectors like green hydrogen and the digital economy. Source: Business Orbital
Green Energy Park secures US$30M series-A funding and gains rights to hydrogen port terminal
May 3, 2024
Green Energy Park (GEP) has recently secured US$30 million in Series-A funding and gained long-term rights to a hydrogen port terminal in Brazil, enabling them to export green ammonia to Europe. The company’s plans include constructing a massive 10.8 GW green hydrogen plant in Piaui, Brazil, with the goal of exporting the energy carrier to […]
Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining team up to utilize green hydrogen to decarbonize chilean mining operations
May 3, 2024
Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining have teamed up to develop green hydrogen projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions in mining operations in Chile. Together, they plan to develop a 20 MW green hydrogen pilot project in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, specifically in Calama. This project, with potential to scale up to 200 MW, will […]
Linde Plc to expand green hydrogen production in Brazil with 5 MW electrolyser plant
May 3, 2024
Linde Plc announced plans to build a 5 MW electrolyser in Brazil through its subsidiary White Martins, aiming to boost green hydrogen production in the country’s southeast region. Powered by solar and wind energy, the electrolyser plant in Sao Paulo state is set to commence operations in 2025. Source: Renewables Now
Enap selects Neuman & Esser for construction of green hydrogen plant in Chile
April 14, 2024
Enap, the Chilean state-owned company, has chosen Neuman & Esser from Germany to construct its inaugural green hydrogen facility. Production is slated to commence in 2025, with the hydrogen intended for vehicle charging stations and to power the furnace of the fractionation plant in Cabo Negro. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia plans US$3 billion green hydrogen project in Brazil’s Ceara state
April 14, 2024
Voltalia do Brasil plans to undertake a US$3 billion project for green hydrogen and ammonia production in Ceara, Brazil. The state government has signed a pre-contract with the Voltalia subsidiary to facilitate implementation of the project at the Pecem industrial and port complex. Source: Renewables Now
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