Hydrogen Energy

Casa dos Ventos unveils US$2.4 billion investment plan in renewable energy and green hydrogen ventures

February 29, 2024

Brazilian renewable energy developer, Casa dos Ventos, plans to invest over US$2.4 billion in renewable energy assets by 2026. The company is currently exploring opportunities in green hydrogen, particularly targeting the domestic steel and fertilizer industries. They are currently engaged in a project at the Pecem Industrial Complex in Ceara state to produce green hydrogen […]

Petrobras and SENAI-ER forge alliance to study green hydrogen with pilot plant

February 15, 2024

Petrobras and SENAI-ER are teaming up to construct a pilot electrolysis plant in Brazil to study the green hydrogen value chain. With a three-year investment of around US$18 million, Petrobras aims to analyze the performance of microturbines and assess structural integrity using hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. Source: Renewables Now 

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

CEGA studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project utilizing geothermal energy in Chile

January 19, 2024

The Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) of the University of Chile is set to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen project that will utilize geothermal energy. Source: ThinGeoEnergy

Susterra submits US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review

January 4, 2024

Chilean renewables developer, Susterra, submitted a US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review in Chile. The company is seeking a permit to build electrolysers. Source: Renewables Now 

Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners explore green hydrogen production in Chile

January 4, 2024

A research project led by Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners is set to explore the potential production of green hydrogen from solar thermal power (CSP) in Chile, with aims to facilitate the development of large-scale production. Source: Renewables Now 

Swiss cement company, Holcim, is set to launch first Latam H2 project in Mexico

December 21, 2023

Swiss cement company, Holcim will launch its first Latin American green hydrogen project in Mexico. The project is part of the company’s efforts to reach net-zero emission goals. They also plan to explore the possibility of another project elsewhere in the region. Source: BNAmericas