Latin America

Latin American policymakers commit to hydrogen at inaugural H2LAC

From our Editorial Team

Hydrogen has the potential to change the face of Latin America and the Caribbean for generations to come, transforming its economies and decarbonizing its industries. As we kicked off the first annual Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), we convened a panel of policymakers to gauge their vision and understand their approach. […]

UNEP and European Commission tackle climate change in LAC region

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced common priorities for environmental cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the next five years, aimed at tackling the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution in the context of the region’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery. […]

Eletrobras signs green H2 deal with Siemens

Brazil’s state-controlled utility Eletrobras signed a preliminary agreement with Germany’s Siemens Energy to develop a green hydrogen pilot plant, adding to regional momentum surrounding the emerging resource. Source

Mexico seeking to join Latin American peers in hydrogen push

As numerous Latin American nations announce hydrogen projects with an eye toward the global market, Mexico is looking to join the race. Hydrogen was singled out for the first time in Mexican Energy Ministry Sener’s Proseden national development plan earlier this year as a potential future replacement for fossil fuels in power plants operated by Comisión Federal […]

Cox Energy America to buy 40% in Spanish PV firm Ibox Energy

Mexico City-based Cox Energy America SAB de CV on Wednesday announced its arrival in Europe via an agreement to acquire a 40% in Spanish solar PV specialist Ibox Energy for an estimated $95 million euros. The aspiring buyer is the Mexico-listed subsidiary of Spanish renewables firm Cox Energy Solar SA and invests in projects in […]

The critical need for smart software with energy storage

In an interview, Andrew Tang, Vice President of Energy Storage and Optimisation at Wärtsilä Energy, discusses how technology is being used around the world and the Caribbean, and the importance of software for the uptake of energy storage.   Source

First geothermal power plant inaugurated in Colombia

Parex Resources Inc., an international oil and gas exploration and development company with headquarters in Calgary, Canada has reached a milestone for the company and Colombia. Source  

Geothermal energy can help Chile decarbonize

Chile seeks to capitalize on the potential of geothermal energy, which could generate 3,800MW and accelerate the decarbonization of its energy matrix.   Source

Enegix Energy to build $5.4 billion green hydrogen facility in Brazil

Enegix Energy announces the world’s largest green hydrogen plant to be built in Ceará, Brazil, after signing MoU with the state government. Base One facility will produce more than 600 million kg of green hydrogen annually from 3.4GW of baseload renewable energy. Source