Verano Energy is investing US$2.9 billion into its 25 GW green hydrogen project. Phase one includes the construction of two 2.5 GW hydrogen plants in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Panama launched a request for expressions of interest to help develop Panama’s national strategy for green hydrogen and derivatives implementation by assessing the strategic options and viability for the country to become a green hydrogen hub. Source: World Bank
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
Corfo, the Chilean state development agency, has received proposals from nine companies interested in manufacturing electrolyzers in Chile for the production of green hydrogen. The proposals total US$850 million and come from three Chilean companies and six foreign companies. Source: Diario Financiero
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