Acciona, GNL Quintero, and Enagás were granted permission to develop a 10 MW green hydrogen project in Chile. The companies elected to voluntarily submit the project for an environmental impact study before development. Source: BNAmericas
Ceara’s Legislative Assembly approved a bill that establishes policy on green hydrogen production. The bill now needs green light from Governor Elmano de Freitas. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy announced they will raise investments in the research and development of low-carbon hydrogen to around US$41.1 million per year in 2025. Source: Renewables Now
The Curaçao government is currently looking to identify areas for floating wind development with a plan to eventually use the energy to produce green hydrogen. Source: Offshore Wind
The Government of Ecuador released its green hydrogen production roadmap and strategy. Key components include research, development, innovation, regulation, infrastructure, and international cooperation. Source: H2 News
Panama’s government has approved a national green hydrogen and derivatives strategy, with the aim of making the country a regional hub for the production and export of the fuel. Source: Renewables Now
Lightsource bp signed an MoU with the state government of Ceara, Brazil to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank approved a loan for US$150 million to Chile, to support the development of its green hydrogen industry. The loan will help the country to establish a blended finance fund for green hydrogen projects and develop risk mitigation instruments to improve financing conditions. Source: The World Bank
