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The Government of Ceara signed an MoU with Enel to assess the potential for development of 400 MW of green hydrogen
July 27, 2022
The Brazilian state of Ceara signed an MoU with Enel Energy Brazil to assess the potential for the development of 400 MW green hydrogen projects in the region. If feasible, Enel’s project would form part of Ceara’s green hydrogen hub. Source: Renewables Now
Guadalajara aims for the largest green hydrogen production plant in the world
July 27, 2022
Guadalajara has set its sights on the largest green hydrogen production plant in the world. The American company, Cummins, has acquired land on the “El Ruiseñor” industrial estate. Cummins will invest US$51 million into the project and will collaborate with Iberdrola on the build. Source: Ideal ES
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approves financing for the development of ten blue and green hydrogen projects
July 27, 2022
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy announced financing for ten approved blue and green hydrogen development projects in the country, an investment that could exceed US$6.5 billion. Source: La Republica
The new administration in Chile will take a more active role in developing green hydrogen
July 13, 2022
The administration of the Chilean President plans to take on a more active role in developing green hydrogen in the country. Source: BNAmericas
According to IRENA three quarters of the world’s green hydrogen will be produced and used locally by 2050
July 13, 2022
According to a new report by IRENA, only one-quarter of the world’s green hydrogen will be internationally traded by 2050, and the rest will be produced and used locally. Source: Recharge News
BNDES announces program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen
July 13, 2022
BNDES announced a new program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen. The maximum amount of funding is around US$17 million, and the bank plans to expand its financing lines to support larger-scale green hydrogen projects soon. Source: EPBR
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for mining operations in Chile
June 29, 2022
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for Chilean mining operations. The potential market for green hydrogen in mining trucks amounts to US$1.6 trillion and fuel demand could represent 30% of total demand, according to the 2050 national mining policy. Source: BN Americas
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology launches call for green hydrogen production-optimization projects
June 29, 2022
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for green hydrogen production-optimization projects that will focus on overcoming challenges associated with efficiently coupling an off-grid solar PV plant with an electrolyzer unit. Source: BN Americas
Chilean power generator, Colbún, establishes green hydrogen division
June 29, 2022
Colbún, the Chilean power generator recently established a green hydrogen division and appointed Juan Pablo Fiedler as head, as it turns its focus to the rapidly growing industry. Source: BN Americas