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EU and Uruguay sign US$2.2 million agreement to advance green hydrogen roadmap
October 10, 2024
The EU and the Government of Uruguay have signed a declaration of intent for a US$2.2 million non-reimbursable contribution to strengthen Uruguay’s green hydrogen roadmap. The funding will enhance capacity building for green hydrogen production, adapt the regulatory framework, and implement a public awareness plan. Source: Renewables Now
Rio Grande do Sul partners with Begreen for green hydrogen and ammonia plant development
September 26, 2024
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has partnered with agrotech firm Begreen Bioenergia e Fertilizantes Sustentaveis SA to develop green hydrogen projects. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of three plants to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. Source: Renewables Now
UKEF and Corfo Partner to finance green hydrogen projects in Chile
September 26, 2024
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has partnered with Chile’s economic development agency, Corfo, to jointly finance green hydrogen projects in Chile. UKEF has over US$6.57 billion available for Chilean businesses using UK goods and services in these projects, with loans offered in Chilean pesos. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s Ministry of Energy inaugurates green hydrogen pilot plant
August 29, 2024
The Ministry of Energy in Chile has inaugurated a green hydrogen pilot plant for Minera San Pedro, co-financed through the Green Hydrogen Accelerator and implemented by the Energy Sustainability Agency. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
H2 Argentina platform presents regulatory framework proposal to National Congress for renewable and low-emission hydrogen industry
August 29, 2024
The H2 Argentina Platform has presented a bill to the National Congress titled “Proposal for a Regulatory Framework to Promote the Renewable and Low-Emission Hydrogen Industry.” The document outlines regulatory and legal steps for developing the hydrogen sector in Argentina. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
CPFL Energia to launch green hydrogen pilot project in Rio Grande do Norte
August 29, 2024
Brazilian energy company CPFL Energia announced plans for a green hydrogen pilot project in Rio Grande do Norte in partnership with cement producer Mizu Cimentos. The group is investing US$7.9 million to support a more sustainable energy matrix. Source: Renewables Now
Fuella AS to construct 520 MW green ammonia plant within the hydrogen hub at Porto do Açu
August 29, 2024
Fuella AS, backed by Allianz Capital Partners, has secured a significant area within the hydrogen hub at Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the construction of a green ammonia plant with up to 520 MW capacity. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil enacts law to establish legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen
August 15, 2024
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law creating a regulatory framework for low-carbon hydrogen, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The law aims to enhance Brazil’s credibility in the global hydrogen market and includes initiatives like the Special Incentive Scheme for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production (Rehidro) and the Brazilian […]
First phase of US$11 billion green hydrogen project in Chile files for environmental approval
August 15, 2024
The first phase of a US$11 billion green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Chile, led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and two Austrian firms, has been submitted for environmental approval. Source: Renewables Now