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Chile launches project to develop hydrogen-powered trains for sustainable transportation
November 7, 2024
Chile is advancing sustainable transportation with a project to develop hydrogen-powered trains, led by Chilean State Railways (EFE) in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, the National Hydrogen Institute, and Hydrox. The initiative involves converting existing Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) into hydrogen-powered trains, with the first prototype undergoing trials to assess its feasibility for regular […]
German Development Agency issues tender to create a financing framework for renewable hydrogen project in Chile
November 7, 2024
The German Development Agency has issued a tender to establish a financing framework for a renewable hydrogen project in Chile. The goal is to design a sustainable financial structure that attracts both public and private investors to support green hydrogen initiatives in Chile. Source: Energy News
Uruguay to launch first green hydrogen plant by 2026
November 7, 2024
A group of companies in Uruguay, including Ventus, Montes del Plata, Fraylog, and Fidocar, plans to commission the country’s first green hydrogen plant by 2026. The Kahiros project will use a 2 MW electrolyser powered by a 4.8 MW solar farm to produce green hydrogen for six Hyundai fuel-cell trucks transporting timber. Source: Renewables Now
Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in Brazil
October 24, 2024
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in the first quarter of 2026, following an investment of US$16.1 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará approves first phase of the green hydrogen project at Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
October 24, 2024
The Government of Ceara has approves the first phase of Fortescue Metals Group’s US$5 billion industrial green hydrogen project. The facility will be developed within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s national green hydrogen strategy could unlock 70x current electricity capacity
October 24, 2024
Chile’s renewable energy potential could supply 70 times its current electricity capacity and produce up to 160 million tons of clean hydrogen annually by 2050, according to the country’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Source: Reuters
Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) collaborate on green hydrogen facility to produce low-carbon steel products in Brazil
October 10, 2024
Brazil’s Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) are collaborating to establish a green hydrogen production facility aimed at creating low-carbon steel products. The initiative will develop a “Mega Hub” industrial complex for international steel manufacturers to source and produce hot-briquetted iron (HBI). Source: MSN
Brazil invests US$1.09 billion in clean hydrogen hubs
October 10, 2024
Brazil is investing approximately US$1.09 billion to establish clean hydrogen hubs aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) involving 15 industrialized nations. Source: Fuel Cells Works
HIF Global launches first Brazilian project for 800,000 tons of e-methanol production from green hydrogen
October 10, 2024
HIF Global has announced its inaugural project in Brazil, aiming to produce up to 800,000 tons of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen. The project will require about 160,000 tons of renewable hydrogen generated from approximately 1.6 GW of electrolysers and 1.12 million tons of captured CO2. Source: Hydrogen Insight