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111 green hydrogen projects underway in Brazil with US$82 billion in investments, requiring 90 GW of renewable capacity
July 31, 2025
According to the consulting firm CELA, there are 111 ongoing green hydrogen and its derivative projects across 15 states in Brazil, totaling investments of approximately US$82 billion. These projects, which include green hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol, and green steel, will require around 90 GW of new renewable energy capacity for fuel production. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Paraguay presents national green hydrogen strategy at H2LAC
July 31, 2025
During the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC) in São Paulo, Paraguay’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Mauricio Bejarano, presented the National Strategy for the Green Hydrogen Economy. The roadmap outlines Paraguay’s plans to position itself in the green hydrogen industry, with a goal of reaching 1 GW in electrolysis […]
EIB approves loan of up to US$135 million for Atome PLC’s green fertilizer project in Villeta, Paraguay
July 31, 2025
EIB has approved a loan of up to US$135 million for Atome PLC’s green fertilizer project in Villeta, Paraguay. The 145 MW hydrogen-to-ammonia facility will produce 260,000 tonnes of green fertilizer annually using renewable power from the Itaipu dam. The project, which has secured a renewable power purchase agreement, is expected to begin operations in […]
World bank approves green hydrogen strategy support for Pecém Industrial and Port complex in Ceará, Brazil
July 31, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) and the Government of Ceará, Brazil. The project will finance critical infrastructure to enable clean hydrogen production, attract private investment, and drive job creation and long-term climate resilience in the region. Source: The […]
Green Climate Fund approves US$50M for ATOME’s Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay
July 9, 2025
ATOME Energy has secured US$50 million in concessional financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its US$630 million Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay, marking a major step toward final investment decision. The funding, provided through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will reduce capital costs, enhance project bankability, and support the decarbonization of fertiliser […]
Colombia confirms first discovery of naturally occurring white hydrogen in Latin America
July 9, 2025
In a groundbreaking development for geosciences and the energy transition in Colombia, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has confirmed the presence of naturally occurring hydrogen in the country’s subsurface. Led by ANH’s technical vice presidency, the finding marks one of the first documented occurrences of white hydrogen in Latin America, positioning Colombia among the few […]
Chile authorizes Latin America’s first green hydrogen truck
July 9, 2025
Chile has authorized the first green hydrogen-powered truck for circulation in Latin America, Developed under the HidroHaul Program by Ingeniería Eléctrica IEE and funded by Corfo, the truck is part of a broader push to integrate green hydrogen into sectors like mining, logistics, and urban transport. The project is backed by key partners including Walmart […]
Latin America targets 200 GW of electrolysis and US$300 billion investment for low-emission hydrogen by 2050
July 9, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to install 200 GW of electrolysis capacity and 400 GW of supporting power infrastructure by 2050 to support the region’s growing low-emission hydrogen industry, according to a new report by OLADE. The sector could attract up to US$300 billion in investment, generate 350,000 jobs, and enable annual hydrogen […]
HIF Global begins assembling DAC unit at Haru Oni, the first e-fuels plant outside Europe to integrate the technology
July 9, 2025
HIF Global has begun assembling a direct air capture (DAC) unit at its Haru Oni e-fuels facility in southern Chile, in partnership with Porsche. The unit will remove 600 tonnes of CO₂ annually from the atmosphere to combine with green hydrogen for synthetic fuel production. Once operational, Haru Oni will be the first e-fuels plant […]