Chile Paving the Way for Green Hydrogen Industry Growth
Key Ideas
  • Chile has updated its regulatory working plan to spur the green hydrogen industry, aligning with its 2023-30 action plan and involving multiple state entities.
  • Sixteen regulations will be created or amended, focusing on areas like safety rules, quality regulations, and fueling station guidelines for hydrogen use.
  • The country has around 70 green hydrogen projects, targeting regions with renewable energy resources, and aims to balance large-scale export-oriented plants with smaller projects for local decarbonization.
  • The industry faces challenges such as cost reduction, finding offtakers, and environmental reviews, with pilot projects underway including the Haru Oni synthetic gasoline plant.
Chile is making significant strides in regulating and fostering the growth of its green hydrogen industry. The country recently presented an updated regulatory working plan, as part of its 2023-30 green hydrogen action plan. This initiative involves coordinated efforts from various state entities to drive the industry forward. The regulatory work includes creating or amending sixteen regulations, covering aspects like safety rules, quality standards, and guidelines for hydrogen use in fueling stations. The green hydrogen projects in Chile aim to leverage the country's renewable energy resources, with around 70 projects announced so far. These projects are focused on regions like Magallanes, Antofagasta, and Biobío. The industry plans to develop both large-scale export-oriented plants as well as smaller projects to facilitate local decarbonization. However, the industry faces challenges such as reducing costs, identifying offtakers, and navigating environmental reviews. Pilot projects like the Haru Oni synthetic gasoline demonstration plant are already underway, paving the way for larger-scale facilities in the coming years. To support industry growth, Chile's regulatory plan includes a timeline for various modifications and creations of regulations. These include rules for hydrogen safety, quality regulations, and guidelines for fueling stations. The country is committed to creating enabling conditions for sustainable development in the green hydrogen sector, with support from entities like GIZ, H2Chile, and H2Magallanes. Overall, Chile's efforts in regulating and promoting its green hydrogen industry reflect a positive outlook towards leveraging renewable energy sources, fostering sustainable development, and positioning itself as a key player in the global hydrogen market.
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