Advancing Green Hydrogen Infrastructure in Southern Chile: Leveraging Existing Assets for Sustainable Development
Key Ideas
- Two green hydrogen infrastructure projects in Magallanes, Chile, are progressing with the aim of leveraging existing assets to support sustainable development.
- Partnerships between Enap, HIF Global, Total Eren, HNH Energy, and other private sector players are driving the initiatives forward.
- The projects include the transformation of Enap's San Gregorio terminal and the construction of a pilot green hydrogen project at Enap's Cabo Negro complex.
- The focus is on minimizing the environmental footprint, boosting project economics, and advancing the use of green hydrogen and derivatives in the region.
The article discusses the progress of two green hydrogen infrastructure projects in the southern Chilean region of Magallanes. These projects are a result of agreements between state oil company Enap, e-fuels pioneer HIF Global, Total Eren, HNH Energy, and other private sector partners. The key objective is to adapt and expand existing Enap assets to support the development of the hydrogen sector in the region. By leveraging existing infrastructure, the projects aim to minimize the environmental impact and improve project economics. One of the projects, the Laredo terminal, is focused on facilitating the entrance of equipment and machinery for large-scale plants, such as wind turbines, via ships.
Additionally, Enap is working on a pilot green hydrogen project at its Cabo Negro complex, while HIF Global has already built the Haru Oni plant, which serves as a testing ground for production technologies. The article mentions the environmental review phase for the Cabo Negro e-fuels project and Faro del Sur wind park, which are expected to produce 175,000 tons per year of e-methanol. The projects aim to bridge the price gap between traditional hydrocarbons and green hydrogen, aiming for sustainable development and decarbonization. The article also highlights the growing number of green hydrogen projects in Chile and HIF Global's projects in other countries like Uruguay, Australia, and the US.
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South America
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Renewable Energy
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Energy Transition
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