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Mexico inaugurates its first green hydrogen plant in Querétaro
October 9, 2025
Mexico has inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in Querétaro, developed through a partnership between Gerresheimer and Cryoinfra with an investment of US$5.5 million. The electrolytic facility will produce clean hydrogen to power industrial processes. Source: Eleconomista
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 […]
Costa Rica explores green hydrogen to drive carbon neutrality and spur regional growth
September 25, 2025
Costa Rica has launched a feasibility study on the use of green hydrogen in sectors like industry, agriculture, and heavy transport as part of the Costa Rica Green Hydrogen project, backed by the Mitigation Action Facility. With a grid powered almost entirely by renewables, the country sees hydrogen as a pathway to carbon neutrality, including […]
Chile advances US$13 billion green hydrogen projects to power low-carbon copper mining in Antofagasta
September 25, 2025
Chile’s growing portfolio of green hydrogen projects, worth nearly US$13 billion, is targeting synergies with the mining sector to cut fossil fuel use and support low-carbon copper production. Major miners including Antofagasta Minerals, BHP, and Codelco are exploring applications such as fuel cells and dual combustion systems. In the Antofagasta Region, home to over half […]
Plug Power and GH2 Global partner to drive hydrogen-powered equipment in Brazil
September 11, 2025
Plug Power and Brazil’s GH2 Global have formed a strategic partnership to expand hydrogen-powered technologies in the country, starting with forklifts and logistics equipment. Their joint solutions aim to replace lead-acid batteries and fossil fuels such as diesel, LNG, and natural gas with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell systems. Source: BNAmericas
H2Brazil advances 800 MW green hydrogen project in Minas Gerais
September 11, 2025
H2Brazil is moving forward with the initial stage of its 800 MW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Uberaba, Minas Gerais. The development will be implemented in phases, beginning with 200 MW of electrolysers expected by 2028, expanding to 600 MW the following year, and reaching full capacity of 800 MW by 2030. Source: Renewables […]
Colombian Navy unveils “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype
August 28, 2025
The Colombian Navy has unveiled “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype, developed under its Gaia Strategic Plan to integrate clean technologies into naval operations. The project, which retrofits existing vessels with hydrogen propulsion systems, will progress from a scale model to a full-size operational ship. Aimed at reducing emissions and the Navy’s carbon […]