Uruguay

Uruguay seeks consulting bids for green hydrogen environmental strategy

January 23, 2025

Uruguay’s energy ministry is accepting bids until January 27 for consulting services to support the development of a strategic environmental evaluation process for green hydrogen projects. This initiative aims to guide the country’s efforts in advancing its green hydrogen strategy. Source: BNAmericas

Uruguay to launch first green hydrogen plant by 2026

November 7, 2024

A group of companies in Uruguay, including Ventus, Montes del Plata, Fraylog, and Fidocar, plans to commission the country’s first green hydrogen plant by 2026. The Kahiros project will use a 2 MW electrolyser powered by a 4.8 MW solar farm to produce green hydrogen for six Hyundai fuel-cell trucks transporting timber. Source: Renewables Now 

EU and Uruguay sign US$2.2 million agreement to advance green hydrogen roadmap

October 10, 2024

The EU and the Government of Uruguay have signed a declaration of intent for a US$2.2 million non-reimbursable contribution to strengthen Uruguay’s green hydrogen roadmap. The funding will enhance capacity building for green hydrogen production, adapt the regulatory framework, and implement a public awareness plan. Source: Renewables Now

Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train

March 14, 2024

The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Uruguay publishes 2040 green hydrogen roadmap

November 9, 2023

The energy ministry of Uruguay published a definitive green hydrogen roadmap. Within the draft, officials estimated that a hydrogen and derivatives industry could generate around US$2 billion in revenue by 2040. Source: BN Americas

Cubico acquires 121 MW in wind and solar projects in Uruguay

September 28, 2023

Cubico acquired 121 MW in wind and solar projects, maintaining its position as the largest individual private owner of renewable assets in Uruguay. Source: Energy Digital

Uruguay signs MoU with port of Rotterdam to explore green hydrogen opportunities

May 26, 2023

Uruguay signed an MoU with the port of Rotterdam to explore opportunities to cooperate on economic projects and social viability in terms of green hydrogen and its derivatives Source: GUB.uy

The IDB approves loans for a total of US$650 million to Uruguay and Argentina to aid in the low-carbon energy transition

December 8, 2022

The IDB has approved two lines of credit to Uruguay and Argentina, one of US$150 million, and another of US$500 million. The loans will be used to meet the goals of the low-carbon energy transitions in both countries. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Nine green hydrogen projects compete for government funding of US$10 million in Uruguay

September 21, 2022

The Uruguayan government will distribute up to US$10 million to more than one green hydrogen project with the aim of promoting green hydrogen development in the country. So far nine projects remain in the running. Source: BloombergLinea