Chile's Green Hydrogen Boom: Project Overview and Key Developments
Key Ideas
- Chile's green hydrogen industry is rapidly growing with 24 early-stage projects and a disclosed capex of US$40.8bn, signaling significant investment in the sector.
- Key projects include the Haru Oni e-fuels facility in the Magallanes region and the Quintero hydrogen production project, reflecting a diverse range of initiatives.
- The top 5 projects by disclosed capex focus on producing green ammonia, leveraging its advantages in transport and storage, with a combined outlay of US$34bn.
- Despite challenges in project financing and securing offtakers, the decreasing costs of solar PV and batteries are enhancing the economic viability of green hydrogen ventures in Chile.
Chile is experiencing a surge in green hydrogen projects, with 24 early-stage initiatives identified in the BNamericas project database. The disclosed capex for 16 of these projects amounts to US$40.8 billion, indicating a substantial financial commitment to the green hydrogen sector. These projects are beginning to undergo Chile's environmental review process, with pilot projects like the HIF's Haru Oni e-fuels facility in the Magallanes region already operational. Noteworthy developments include GNL Quintero's voluntary environmental review for its Quintero hydrogen production project. Additionally, the country's top projects, with a total capex of US$34 billion, are focused on producing green ammonia due to its favorable characteristics for transport and storage. Challenges faced by these projects include ensuring bankability and securing offtakers. However, decreasing costs of solar PV and batteries are enhancing the economic feasibility of green hydrogen initiatives. The Volta project stands out as the most advanced green ammonia project in Chile. With over 65 projects announced in Chile, the industry is poised for significant growth, with a substantial portion of projects concentrated in the Antofagasta and Magallanes regions. Nearly half of these projects cater to the domestic market, while a quarter focus on exports. The diversification of projects and the optimism expressed by regional investors indicate a positive outlook for Chile's green hydrogen industry.
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