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
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the provision of up to $41 million in blended concessional financing to support IFC’s proposed investment in RenewStable Barbados, a 50 MW solar generation facility with green hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage that will provide clean and stable electricity to the Barbadian grid. Source: Pressroom IFC
The Brazilian Senate’s Environment Committee (CMA) approved a draft bill to regulate the use of hydrogen and green hydrogen as an energy source. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank announced a partnership with Brazil’s nine northeastern states to promote clean hydrogen in the Northeastern region, including solar power generation and low-carbon hydrogen production. Source: Renewables Now
