Uruguay has unveiled its ambitious plans for the first green hydrogen plant, named Kahirós, to be established in Fray Bentos. The project, with an investment of US$38 million, is scheduled to commence operations by 2026. Kahirós will feature 8,000 solar panels and a 2 MW electrolyser capable of producing 36 kg of hydrogen per hour, complemented by a truck refueling station. Initially, the plant aims to generate 77 tons of green hydrogen annually, leading to a reduction of 870 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. To further bolster its sustainability efforts and domestic economy, Uruguay intends to develop 18 GW of renewable energy, 9 GW of electrolysers, and produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen yearly by 2040. This initiative is projected to result in US$1.3 billion in export revenue, emphasizing the nation's commitment to green energy and economic growth.