Magallanes Green Hydrogen Technology Centre: Driving Sustainable Development in Chile
Key Ideas
- The Magallanes Green Hydrogen Technology Centre aims to promote sustainable development in the green hydrogen industry by providing infrastructure and technological capabilities.
- The center will focus on adapting technology to the region, accelerating product development through R+D+I, and addressing environmental and social challenges.
- Supported by various institutions, public-private partnerships, and funding, the initiative seeks to create local job opportunities, enhance connectivity, and drive technological advancements.
Corfo has awarded the Magallanes Green Hydrogen Technology Centre project to Fundación Chile and partners like the University of Chile, Technical Research Centre of Finland LTD (VTT), and others. This initiative under the Sustainable Productive Development Program aims to boost the green hydrogen industry in the Magallanes region. The center will focus on adapting technology to local conditions, fostering product development through research and innovation, and addressing environmental challenges. The public-private Magallanes Pact emphasizes job creation, infrastructure use, and technological growth. The Minister of Economy highlights the importance of building a sustainable industrial hub and announces a $6 billion investment in the H2V Technological Center. Various stakeholders express optimism about the project, emphasizing the potential to attract local and national actors to contribute to sustainable practices and industry integration.