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Panama approves a national green hydrogen strategy

July 19, 2023

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 signs MoU with government of Ceara to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects

July 6, 2023

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 approves a US$150 million loan to support the development of Chile’s green hydrogen industry

July 6, 2023

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 

HDF Energy signs MoU with CELEC EP and announces the launch of operations in Ecuador

July 6, 2023

HDF Energy and CELEC EP signed an MoU to jointly explore opportunities to develop HDF’s multi-megawatt hydrogen power plants in Ecuador. Source: HDF Energy

Anglo American leads study into the economic feasibility of setting up hydrogen hubs in two regions of Chile

April 12, 2023

Multinational mining company, Anglo American is leading a study on the economic feasibility of setting up a green hydrogen hub in two central regions of Chile, the Santiago Metropolitan region and Valparaiso. Source: Renewables Now 

The Brazilian state of Piaui signs multiple agreements for green hydrogen development

April 12, 2023

The government of the Brazilian state of Piaui signed several agreements to develop green hydrogen generation projects backed by new solar power plants. Additionally, Solar Outdoor Media and Brazilian company Quinta Solar Energia signed an MoU to support the commitment to the development of green hydrogen in the state. Source: Renewables Now 

The government of the Brazilian state of Parana partners with Engie Brasil Energia SA to develop large-scale green hydrogen projects

April 12, 2023

The government of the Brazilian state of Parana signed an MoU with Engie Brasil Energia SA to collaborate on the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects. Source: Renewables Now 

What does the future hold for green hydrogen in the Caribbean?

March 17, 2023

There’s plenty of hype around the potential for a green hydrogen economy in the Caribbean, but is that matched with substance and with a viable business case?  New Energy gathered five leading green hydrogen and energy experts – Philip Julien (Kenesjay Green Limited), Vernon Paltoo (NGC), Thibault Menage (HDF), and Christiaan Gischler and Roberto Aiello […]

Unigel partners with Thyssenkrupp Nucera to expand its 60 MW green hydrogen and ammonia project to 240 MW

March 17, 2023

Brazilian chemical company, Unigel, partners with electrolyzer maker, Thyssenkrupp Nucera for the second phase of a green hydrogen and ammonia project it is developing in the state of Bahia. The company plans to extend its 60 MW facility to 240 MW. Source: Renewables Now