Latin America's Path to Clean Hydrogen Leadership
Key Ideas
- Latin America could meet 25-33% of global clean hydrogen demand, leveraging abundant renewable resources like solar and wind.
- Countries in the region are pursuing diverse strategies - net exporters like Chile and Argentina, local decarbonizers like Brazil and Mexico, and focused players like Panama and Uruguay.
- To accelerate Latin America's hydrogen growth, key areas like standards, cost reduction, technology development, demand creation, infrastructure, and development pace need focused action.
- By 2030, Argentina and Chile aim to have hydrogen production costs as low as $1.20 to $1.50 per kg, potentially making them the world's most cost-effective producers.
A new report by the World Economic Forum and Accenture highlights Latin America's potential to become a global leader in clean hydrogen production and export. With an aim to meet a significant portion of global clean hydrogen demand, the region is strategically positioned due to its abundant renewable energy resources. The report outlines three pathways for countries in the region - net exporters focusing on global markets, local decarbonizers prioritizing domestic economies, and focused players targeting specific applications. To realize this potential, the report emphasizes six key areas for action: standards and certification, cost reduction, technology and talent development, demand creation, infrastructure development, and accelerating development pace. Latin America's competitive advantage is evident in its low hydrogen production costs, with plans to further reduce costs by 2030. Success in this endeavor will require coordinated efforts to drive economic growth, create high-skilled jobs, and establish the region as a leader in sustainable energy transition.
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