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AES Andes submits environmental impact study for US$10 billion green hydrogen project in Chile
January 9, 2025
AES Andes has submitted an environmental impact study (EIS) for its US$10 billion Inna green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chile, located near mining sites and port facilities in Antofagasta. The early-stage project plans to include three solar farms, three wind farms, a battery energy storage system, power infrastructure, hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, a […]
KfW provides US$103 million loan for green hydrogen projects in Chile
January 9, 2025
The German development bank KfW will provide a US$103 million loan as part of a US$1.03 billion financing platform to support green hydrogen projects in Chile. This agreement, made with the Republic of Chile and the economic development agency CORFO, is part of the European Global Gateway Renewable Hydrogen Funding platform, which also includes contributions […]
YamnaCo secures land agreement for green ammonia project at Port of Açu
January 9, 2025
YamnaCo has secured a land reservation agreement with the Port of Açu for a major green ammonia project in Brazil, which aims to produce up to one million tonnes of green ammonia per year. Located in the Port of Açu’s industrial complex, the project will require 1.8GW of electrolysers and is a key step in […]
Chile unveils first locally manufactured hydrogen bus
December 19, 2024
Chile has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered bus, developed through a public-private collaboration led by Corfo, Colbún, Anglo American, and Reborn Electric Motors. The 8.5-meter bus, with a range of up to 600 km, will begin testing in 2025. It is designed for both urban and rural environments and is intended for use in public transport, […]
Chile, EU, and OLADE launch initiative to strengthen Latin America’s capacity for hydrogen certification and export
December 6, 2024
The Chilean government, the European Union, and OLADE have launched a project aimed at strengthening Latin America’s capacity to meet international standards for certifying low- or zero-emission hydrogen and its derivatives for export. This initiative focuses on boosting the clean energy market in the region by identifying regulatory requirements and standards through workshops and technical […]
Ecopetrol to build green hydrogen plant at Cartagena Refinery
December 6, 2024
Ecopetrol is set to build a green hydrogen plant at the Cartagena Refinery with an investment of nearly US$28.5 million. The 5 MW facility is expected to produce 800 tons of green hydrogen annually, with operations slated to begin in the first half of 2026. Source: El Colombiano
GNL Quintero receives environmental approval for 10 MW green hydrogen project in Chile
December 6, 2024
GNL Quintero, a Chilean LNG terminal operator, has received environmental approval to implement a 10 MW electrolysis system aimed at producing green hydrogen for industrial customers in central Chile’s Valparaiso region. Source: Renewables Now
United H2 Ltd. expands in Latin America with GreenH2 LATAM joint venture
December 6, 2024
United H2 Limited (UHL), an Australian hydrogen company, is expanding its presence in Latin America by investing in Mexico-based GreenH2 LATAM. Through a joint venture partnership, UHL and GreenH2 LATAM aim to deliver hydrogen production and end-use technologies for both the local Mexican market and European markets. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun produces first green hydrogen molecule at Nehuenco Plant
December 6, 2024
Chilean utility Colbun has successfully produced its first green hydrogen molecule using a small-scale system at its Nehuenco gas-fired plant in the Valparaiso region. The test run is part of preparations for the system’s commissioning, which aims to replace grey hydrogen used in the plant’s cooling units. The green hydrogen plant, consisting of electrolysers, solar […]