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Dominica partners with Kenesjay Green Ltd. for green ammonia pre-feasibility study
October 24, 2024
The Government of Dominica has partnered with Kenesjay Green Ltd. (KGL) to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the production of green ammonia from geothermal energy. This study will evaluate the technical, regulatory, and environmental aspects of establishing a production facility while also analyzing market opportunities, particularly in Trinidad and Tobago. Source: Dominica News Online
Chec, Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes partner to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley
October 24, 2024
The Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (Chec), Ecopetrol, and Baker Hughes have partnered to develop geothermal energy in Colombia’s Nereidas Valley near Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Led by Julián López Palacio, the project aims to harness underground heat for electricity generation, enhancing the country’s energy grid. If current drilling succeeds, the project could generate up to […]
DOE finalizes US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project
October 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized an US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project, Project Marahu. The initiative will include two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery systems, providing 200 MW of solar capacity and 285 MW of battery storage. Source: Canary Media
Colombia unveils a US$40 billion financing plan to transition to a low-carbon economy
October 10, 2024
Colombia has unveiled a US$40 billion financing plan aimed at reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and promoting a low-carbon economy. This initiative includes projects focused on sustainable tourism, low-carbon industries, and the electrification of transportation, marking a significant step toward decarbonization. Source: Energy News
Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) collaborate on green hydrogen facility to produce low-carbon steel products in Brazil
October 10, 2024
Brazil’s Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) are collaborating to establish a green hydrogen production facility aimed at creating low-carbon steel products. The initiative will develop a “Mega Hub” industrial complex for international steel manufacturers to source and produce hot-briquetted iron (HBI). Source: MSN
Brazil invests US$1.09 billion in clean hydrogen hubs
October 10, 2024
Brazil is investing approximately US$1.09 billion to establish clean hydrogen hubs aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. This initiative is part of a collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) involving 15 industrialized nations. Source: Fuel Cells Works
Enap and EDF collaborate to explore the export of green ammonia
October 10, 2024
Enap and EDF have signed a collaboration agreement to study the use of Enap’s Cabo Negro industrial complex for exporting up to 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. Source: Reporte Minero
HIF Global launches first Brazilian project for 800,000 tons of e-methanol production from green hydrogen
October 10, 2024
HIF Global has announced its inaugural project in Brazil, aiming to produce up to 800,000 tons of e-methanol annually from green hydrogen. The project will require about 160,000 tons of renewable hydrogen generated from approximately 1.6 GW of electrolysers and 1.12 million tons of captured CO2. Source: Hydrogen Insight
Brazil enacts ‘Fuel of the Future’ law to boost sustainable fuel usage and reduce emissions
October 10, 2024
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio de Silva has enacted the “Fuel of the Future” law, enhancing the blending requirements for ethanol and biodiesel while mandating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use starting in 2027. The legislation aims for a 10% emissions reduction from airlines by 2037 and focuses on promoting low-carbon fuels and advancing vehicle technology for […]