YPFB Proposes Development of Four Green Hydrogen HUBs in Bolivia
Key Ideas
- YPFB is in the study phase of developing four green hydrogen projects in Entre Ríos, Río Grande, Warnes, and Villa Montes in Bolivia.
- The state oil company aims to achieve energy sovereignty and security through the production of green hydrogen, reducing dependence on fuel imports.
- The proposed green hydrogen HUBs would have the capacity to produce an estimated 420 tons of green hydrogen per day, depending on the electrical system's capacity.
- Green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis using renewable energy sources and is seen as an energy vector that can help utilize surplus renewable energy.
The Bolivian state oil company, YPFB, has put forth a proposal to develop four green hydrogen HUBs in different regions of Bolivia, namely Entre Ríos, Río Grande, Warnes, and Villa Montes. These projects are still in the study phase, with the aim of achieving energy sovereignty and security for Bolivia by reducing dependence on fuel imports. The Director of Project Evaluation and Control at YPFB, Jorge Ríos Urquidi, highlighted the significance of these projects during a thematic presentation at the 'International Forum on Hydrocarbons, Fertilizers, Renewable and Alternative Energies' in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The proposed HUBs are strategically located near existing infrastructure and industrial users to optimize production. The green hydrogen would be produced using water electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, ensuring a carbon-neutral process. YPFB estimates a daily production capacity of 420 tons of green hydrogen across the four projects, depending on the electrical system's capacity. This initiative aims to leverage Bolivia's natural gas infrastructure and contribute to the country's transition towards sustainable energy practices.
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