Petrobras revealed plans to develop up to 23 GW of offshore wind energy in Brazil. The company filed for the licensing of ten areas off the coast for wind energy development. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona, GNL Quintero, and Enagás were granted permission to develop a 10 MW green hydrogen project in Chile. The companies elected to voluntarily submit the project for an environmental impact study before development. Source: BNAmericas
Grupo Ibereolica Renovables finalized the permit process and received approval to build a 1,203 MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Antofagasta, Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Ceara’s Legislative Assembly approved a bill that establishes policy on green hydrogen production. The bill now needs green light from Governor Elmano de Freitas. Source: Renewables Now
The European Investment Bank and Allianz Global Investors have made a US$77.5 million commitment towards the development of renewable infrastructure projects in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Brasil Energia started construction on the 846 MW Serra do Assurua wind complex project in the State of Bahia. The complex will require a total of US$1.2 billion to develop. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, Petrobras, purchased credits in the voluntary carbon market from a project aimed at preserving rainforest. Source: Bloomberg
