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Petrobras explores potential of natural hydrogen
March 28, 2024
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, is exploring the potential of natural hydrogen as a cost-effective and low-emission alternative for clean hydrogen production. Source: Hydrogen Insight
Colombia and Germany forge partnership for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
Colombia and Germany have launched the Steering Committee of the High-Level Green Hydrogen Group, marking a significant step in their cooperation on energy matters. This initiative aims to foster collaboration in industrial and energy sectors, particularly in the development of a hydrogen economy in Colombia. Source: BN Americas
Peruvian Congress advances green hydrogen initiative
March 14, 2024
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Peru has approved a proposal promoting the research, development, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source in the country. The proposal includes initiatives to be implemented by the Ministry of Production, focusing on promoting projects, innovation ventures, and technological transfer in the energy […]
Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train
March 14, 2024
The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colbun inaugurates Peru’s first green hydrogen production system at Fenix power plant
February 1, 2024
Chilean utility, Colbun, has launched the operation of a green hydrogen production system at its Fenix gas-fired power plant in Peru. The first of its kind in Peru, the green hydrogen setup incorporates a solar photovoltaic farm, an electrolyser, and the utilization of demineralized water. Source: Renewables Now
Verano Energy proposes gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project in Peru
February 1, 2024
Verano Energy submitted an environmental impact assessment for the Horizonte de Verano project in Peru. This giga-scale clean energy initiative, which includes a 5,850-MWp solar generation complex, aims to develop green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, with an eventual annual output target of 1.65 million tonnes of green ammonia. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará signs MoU with bp for the development of green hydrogen at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
January 19, 2024
The Government of Ceará and bp signed an MoU to develop the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). Source: Ceara.gov
Acciona, GNL Quintero, and Enagás submit environmental impact study for US$30 million green hydrogen project
September 14, 2023
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 approves bill on green hydrogen policy
September 14, 2023
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