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Green Climate Fund approves US$50M for ATOME’s Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay
July 9, 2025
ATOME Energy has secured US$50 million in concessional financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its US$630 million Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay, marking a major step toward final investment decision. The funding, provided through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will reduce capital costs, enhance project bankability, and support the decarbonization of fertiliser […]
Colombia confirms first discovery of naturally occurring white hydrogen in Latin America
July 9, 2025
In a groundbreaking development for geosciences and the energy transition in Colombia, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has confirmed the presence of naturally occurring hydrogen in the country’s subsurface. Led by ANH’s technical vice presidency, the finding marks one of the first documented occurrences of white hydrogen in Latin America, positioning Colombia among the few […]
CTO launches Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 to position Caribbean as global leader in sustainable tourism
July 9, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027, a three-year strategy designed to position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable tourism. Unveiled during Caribbean Week in New York, the plan focuses on five core pillars—sustainability, tourism intelligence, advocacy, market competitiveness, and people development—along with a sixth pillar emphasizing internal operational […]
Chile authorizes Latin America’s first green hydrogen truck
July 9, 2025
Chile has authorized the first green hydrogen-powered truck for circulation in Latin America, Developed under the HidroHaul Program by Ingeniería Eléctrica IEE and funded by Corfo, the truck is part of a broader push to integrate green hydrogen into sectors like mining, logistics, and urban transport. The project is backed by key partners including Walmart […]
Guyana launches net billing program to expand rooftop solar and boost distributed energy generation
July 9, 2025
Guyana has launched a net billing program to promote the adoption of rooftop photovoltaic systems up to 100 kW, with larger systems allowed based on customer demand and grid approval. The initiative, led by the Guyana Energy Agency and GPL Inc., enables users to earn credits for excess energy fed into the grid, with unused […]
Copec Voltex launches first RED-standard electric bus terminal in southern Chile powered by 100% renewables
July 9, 2025
Copec Voltex has inaugurated its first RED-standard electric bus terminal in southern Chile, located in Penco, Biobío region, to support a fleet of 16 electric buses. The terminal features eight high-power chargers and smart charging software, all powered by 100% renewable energy certified by Copec Emoac. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Latin America targets 200 GW of electrolysis and US$300 billion investment for low-emission hydrogen by 2050
July 9, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to install 200 GW of electrolysis capacity and 400 GW of supporting power infrastructure by 2050 to support the region’s growing low-emission hydrogen industry, according to a new report by OLADE. The sector could attract up to US$300 billion in investment, generate 350,000 jobs, and enable annual hydrogen […]
Aisa Group proposes US$600 million, 1,000 MW solar project in Argentina under RIGI scheme
July 9, 2025
Canadian firm Aisa Group has submitted a proposal under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Scheme (RIGI) to develop a 1,000 MW solar project in Jáchal, San Juan, with a projected investment of US$600 million. The project aims to supply energy to industrial users and integrate into the national grid, beginning with a 50 MW installation at […]
New regional platform launched to accelerate climate resilience and investment in the Caribbean
July 9, 2025
A new regional platform in the Caribbean has been launched to accelerate financing for resilience initiatives across the region. The platform will focus on identifying and delivering transformative, country-specific investment opportunities while promoting a coordinated regional approach to climate resilience. Source: Green Climate Fund