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Acelen Renewables secures US$1.5 billion for Bahia sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery
May 28, 2026
Acelen Renewables has secured US$1.5 billion in financing to begin construction of a renewable fuel biorefinery in Bahia, Brazil, one of Latin America’s largest sustainable aviation fuel projects. Scheduled to begin operations in 2029, the facility will produce one billion liters annually of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Source: SPGlobal
ContourGlobal brings Victor Jara solar and battery storage project online in Chile’s Tarapacá region
May 28, 2026
ContourGlobal has brought the Victor Jara project in Chile’s Tarapacá Region online, integrating 231 MW of solar PV with a 200 MW/1.3 GWh battery energy storage system capable of supplying electricity for up to 6.5 hours. The project is among the world’s longest-duration utility-scale battery installations and the longest currently operating in Latin America. It […]
Guyana and Barbados launch Trident Arrow investment fund to back infrastructure and growth
May 28, 2026
Guyana and Barbados have launched the Trident Arrow Investment Fund, a new bilateral investment vehicle that will allow citizens to invest in major infrastructure and long-term projects across utilities, technology, and agro-processing. The initiative also includes a diaspora bond aimed at giving overseas Guyanese a direct way to support the country’s development while earning returns, […]
Chile and Europe launch initiative to develop financing tools for green hydrogen projects
May 28, 2026
Chile and Europe have launched a joint initiative to address one of the main barriers to green hydrogen development: project financing. Led by GIZ and consultancy NIRAS, the program brings together public and private stakeholders to design financial instruments that can support hydrogen and derivative projects, including ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuels. Source: BNAmericas
Brazilian delegation visits Chile to study battery storage and grid integration technologies
May 28, 2026
A Brazilian delegation from ONS and Eneva visited Chile to study the country’s experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and grid-forming technologies. The visit, hosted by SMA, e-STORAGE, and Colbún, included technical meetings in Santiago and discussions on integrating high levels of renewable energy into the grid. Source: BNAmericas
KIO Data Centers signs 10-year PPA with Celsia to secure power supply for Panama operations
May 28, 2026
KIO Data Centers has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Celsia to secure electricity supply for its data center operations in Panama, marking its first disclosed PPA in the country. The agreement provides long-term energy certainty, helping reduce exposure to market volatility while supporting growing demand from hyperscale, AI, and cloud services. Source: BNAmericas
Colombia launches tax incentive system to boost hydrogen project development
May 28, 2026
Colombia’s UPME has launched a system to enable tax incentives for hydrogen projects, covering white, green, and blue hydrogen across production, transport, storage, and energy uses. Eligible projects can receive benefits such as income tax deductions of up to 50% of investment, VAT exemptions, import tariff relief, and accelerated depreciation. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Argentina approves US$1.24 billion expansion of Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project
May 28, 2026
Argentina has approved a US$1.241 billion expansion of the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project in Jujuy province under its Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI). The project, operated by Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium, will add 45,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually, significantly increasing total output capacity. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Paraguay launches international tender for 140 MW Loma Plata solar project under new renewable energy law
May 28, 2026
Paraguay’s National Electricity Administration (ANDE) has launched an international tender process for the planned 140 MW Loma Plata photovoltaic solar plant, following the country’s new renewable energy law that enables long-term clean energy procurement and storage-integrated projects. The project will include full development, construction, and operation, along with a 220 kV grid connection to the […]