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
The governments of Brazil and the UK have signed a bilateral agreement to jointly develop a green hydrogen hub, known as the Brazil-UK Hydrogen Hub. The partnership is designed to catalyze investments in low-carbon hydrogen, allowing Brazil to enhance its capabilities in this emerging sector. Source: Renewables Now
HDF Energy is planning to invest approximately US$2.5 billion in the development of seven green hydrogen projects in Mexico. The hydrogen produced will be utilized for electricity generation and supplied to specific industrial activities. Source: Reforma
Solatio Energia is set to develop a green hydrogen project with a capacity of around 11 GW powered by solar energy in the Brazilian state of Piaui. The company plans to invest around US$20.5 billion into the solar park and green hydrogen projects over the next 5 years. Source: Renewables Now
Italian company, EN.IT, has expressed interest in developing a 350 MW hydrogen project powered by wind and solar energy in La Romana. The DR administration is currently assessing the broader economic feasibility of green hydrogen for the country. Source: Renewables Now
The Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) issued the first renewable hydrogen certifications in Brazil ensuring that the input produced by the energy companies, EDP and Furnas, was sustainably manufactured in accordance with international standards Source: CCEE
The European Union announced their support and pledged funding for a 10 GW green hydrogen and ammonia complex in the Brazilian state of Piaui. Source: Hydrogen Insight
The energy ministry of Uruguay published a definitive green hydrogen roadmap. Within the draft, officials estimated that a hydrogen and derivatives industry could generate around US$2 billion in revenue by 2040. Source: BN Americas
The superintendency of environment in the Brazilian state of Ceara awarded a preliminary license for the Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to aid in accelerated set up for companies within the complex. Source: Renewables Now
