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Albras to buy electricity from US$320 million Boa Sorte solar park
May 18, 2022
Albras, Brazil’s largest aluminum producer will buy electricity from a new 438 MW solar power plant to supply its facility in the state of Para. The power plant is set to be built through a joint venture between Actis (backed by Atlas Renewable Energy) and Hydro Rein. The total projected investment for the Boa Sorte […]
Government of Colombia prepares to issue regulations that will take advantage of geothermal resources in the country
May 18, 2022
The Government of Colombia released a roadmap designed to advance the country’s energy transition. It includes the issuance of regulations to stimulate the development of energy generation projects and take advantage of the geothermal resources in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
The Port of Rotterdam wants to supply Europe with hydrogen imported from Latin America and Australia
May 18, 2022
The Port of Rotterdam plans to use hydrogen imported from Latin America and Australia to potentially supply 4.6 million mt/year of hydrogen to Europe by 2030. Source: S&P Global
Enertrag to build Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub in Uruguay
May 18, 2022
Enertrag will develop the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub in Uruguay. The project will consist of wind and solar plants, an electrolyzer, and conversion facilities for the production of green hydrogen and other derivatives. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power Panama installs the first panels during the second stage of construction at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama
May 18, 2022
Enel Green Power Panama started installing the first panels at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama. The project is in its second stage and includes the 13 MW Jaguito project and the 26 MW Esperanza project. Source: Renews.Biz
St. Vincents & Grenadines discusses the revival of the island’s geothermal project with Eavor Technologies
May 18, 2022
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in discussions with Canada’s Eavor Technologies about the revival of the island’s geothermal power project. The project could commence in 2024 with the possibility of 10 MW of geothermal power generation. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
IFC invests US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals
May 18, 2022
The IFC invested US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals, helping the country to diversify its energy sources and boost economic resilience. Source: Renewables Now
Monomeros will use offshore wind energy to fuel its new green ammonia plant in Colombia
May 18, 2022
Monomeros commits to using the energy from offshore wind to fuel its new US$300 million green ammonia plant in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia releases offshore wind farm road map and prepares for lease auction
May 18, 2022
The government of Colombia released the nation’s offshore wind road map and is preparing to hold the first competition for offshore wind leases next. Source: Renewables Now