ITA-LAC Market News - New Energy Events

LAC Clean Energy Coalition launches industrial decarbonization agenda in Alagoas
September 11, 2026
FIEA, SENAI Alagoas and WRI Brasil signed a Letter of Intent with the Latin America Clean Energy Coalition to develop solutions for industrial decarbonization through studies, partner mobilization and public-private dialogue. The initiative will focus on renewable energy, bioenergy, biomethane, advanced biofuels and low-carbon hydrogen, with Alagoas serving as a starting point for a broader […]
Mexico’s CFE sets US$32.9 billion development program through 2030
September 11, 2026
CFE’s 2026–2030 development program outlines MXN 651 billion (US$32.9 billion) of investment in generation, transmission and distribution. The plan includes 18.6 GW of new generation capacity, including 5.48 GW of identified solar projects, 3.13 GW of wind and 582 MW of geothermal capacity, with most new renewable projects expected to involve private-sector participation. Source: PV […]
Brimex registers Mexico’s first renewable thermal project for auditable biomethane certificates
September 11, 2026
Brimex Energy’s Lagos de Moreno facility became Mexico’s first renewable thermal project registered on the CleanCounts Registry. Following an independent engineering review, the facility can issue Renewable Thermal Certificates for verified renewable thermal energy produced from dairy, swine and tequila-industry waste streams. Source: American Biogas Council
Petrobras advances Latin America’s first saline-reservoir CCS pilot with Halliburton drilling contract
August 27, 2026
Petrobras has signed a contract with Halliburton to drill and complete four onshore wells for the São Tomé CCS Pilot Project in Rio de Janeiro, the first project in Latin America to test carbon capture, transport and storage in a saline reservoir. The pilot aims to capture and store up to 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ […]
Chile approves US$11 billion HNH Energy green ammonia project
August 27, 2026
Chile has granted environmental approval to HNH Energy’s US$11 billion green ammonia project in the Magallanes region, the largest investment ever approved through the country’s environmental assessment system. The project will integrate green hydrogen and ammonia production with wind generation, port and storage infrastructure, and a seawater desalination plant for export to international markets. Source: […]
DP World launches Latin America’s first port shore-power system
August 27, 2026
DP World has commissioned a 7.5 MVA shore-power system at the Port of Callao, allowing compatible vessels to use certified renewable electricity instead of auxiliary engines while at berth. The system, the first of its kind in Latin America, is expected to avoid more than 6,300 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually. Source: Global Newswire
Peru approves first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa with 5.85 GWp solar-linked project
June 26, 2026
Peru’s National Port Authority has granted authorization for Horizonte de Verano to develop the country’s first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa, marking a major step toward building a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production complex. The project includes a desalination plant and a massive solar PV installation of up to 5.85 GWp, powered by […]
Ecopetrol and GIZ advance pilot synthetic fuels project at Cartagena refinery
June 26, 2026
Ecopetrol and GIZ have signed an agreement to develop feasibility studies and engineering for a pilot synthetic fuels plant at the Cartagena Refinery. The project will focus on Power-to-Liquid technology to produce e-SAF using green hydrogen, supporting decarbonisation of the aviation sector. Source: Fuel Cells Works
Petrobras approves US$1.2 billion renewable fuels project in Brazil
June 26, 2026
Petrobras has approved a US$1.2 billion investment to develop a renewable fuels plant at its Presidente Bernardes refinery in São Paulo state. The facility will have the capacity to produce up to 15,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, with construction expected to begin this year and operations targeted for […]