Industry Analysis - New Energy Events

Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for mining operations in Chile
June 29, 2022
Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for Chilean mining operations. The potential market for green hydrogen in mining trucks amounts to US$1.6 trillion and fuel demand could represent 30% of total demand, according to the 2050 national mining policy. Source: BN Americas
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology launches call for green hydrogen production-optimization projects
June 29, 2022
Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for green hydrogen production-optimization projects that will focus on overcoming challenges associated with efficiently coupling an off-grid solar PV plant with an electrolyzer unit. Source: BN Americas
Chilean power generator, Colbún, establishes green hydrogen division
June 29, 2022
Colbún, the Chilean power generator recently established a green hydrogen division and appointed Juan Pablo Fiedler as head, as it turns its focus to the rapidly growing industry. Source: BN Americas
BBVA Mexico becomes the first private bank to place a sustainable bond in Mexico
June 29, 2022
BBVA Mexico placed a US$5 million sustainable bond, making them the first private bank to issue a sustainable bond in the country. Source: Hablemos de Dinero
CDB explores integrated logistics and transportation system for infrastructure in the region
June 29, 2022
The Caribbean Development Bank is looking to develop infrastructures in the region, such as ports, roadways, farms, storage, warehousing, and standards, with an integrated logistics and transportation system that can provide for the seamless movement of goods and services. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
Nordex receives a 370 MW turbine order from Celsia for wind farms in Colombia
June 29, 2022
Nordex received a turbine order for 63 wind turbines with a total capacity of 370 MW from energy company Celsia for three wind farms in Colombia. The order also includes a five-year maintenance agreement. Source: Renews Biz
Montserrat officially begins the first phase of construction for the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project
June 29, 2022
Montserrat broke ground on the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project, financed with a US$36 million in grant funding by the UK aid through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, and US$9.2 million from the Montserrat government. The new port will increase accessibility and improve trade opportunities for […]
Dominica strengthens their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters and educating vulnerable communities
June 29, 2022
Dominica is strengthening their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters, training members in vulnerable communities, and creating awareness with educational classes on ways to safeguard against extreme weather. Source: Associate Times
According to the IDB, Latin America and the Caribbean can gain an additional US$78 billion in annual exports though nearshoring
June 29, 2022
According to the Inter-American Development Bank Latin America and the Caribbean could add US$78 billion annually in additional exports of goods and services by using nearshoring. Source: Breaking Belize News