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Andrew Forrest, the head of Fortescue, one of the world’s largest mining companies, unveiled plans for a substantial $5 billion investment in a green hydrogen project located in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex in Ceará, northeastern Brazil.

In a groundbreaking collaboration to address the pressing global challenge of climate change and propel the shift towards a cleaner, sustainable economy, more than 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have initiated a regional certification system for clean, low-emission hydrogen and its derivatives. Named “CertHILAC,” this certification system marks a significant step towards fostering regional integration and establishing a benchmark for sustainable hydrogen production.

Latin America and the Caribbean are poised to witness a surge in low-carbon hydrogen projects. According to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the region’s production capacity could skyrocket to 3.5 million tons by 2030, with an ambitious emphasis on electrolysis powered by renewables.

Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) of the United States has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. The agreement, signed by Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the FCHEA, and German Galushchenko, Ukrainian Minister of Energy, in Washington, DC, symbolizes a commitment to international collaboration for the promotion of sustainable hydrogen development.

TES Canada, a subsidiary of the Belgian firm Tree Energy Solutions, has secured a massive energy block for a green hydrogen project in Shawinigan.

In a pivotal moment for the clean energy landscape, the Green Hydrogen Catapult (GHC) has penned a letter expressing strong support for the climate-aligned implementation of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit (PTC). Addressed to key figures in the US government, the letter underscores the pivotal role the US plays in shaping international clean hydrogen standards.

Uruguay has unveiled its definitive 2040 green hydrogen roadmap, outlining a plan to develop a domestic industry that could generate $1.9 billion in revenue a year and create over 30,000 jobs.

A joint agreement has been signed between CGN Brasil Energia, Sul Americana de Metais – SAM, and Lotus Brasil to produce green hydrogen in Bahia, Brazil.

HGenium has emerged as a pioneering technology company set to reshape the industry. Dr. Casper Brady, HGenium’s Senior Scientist, recently took the stage at the 2023 AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) conference held in Orlando, Florida. His presentation unveiled HGenium’s groundbreaking thermochemical water splitting process.

Pineapple Power Corporation, with its iconic rainbow-colored pineapple logo, has set its sights on a greener horizon. The UK-based special acquisition vehicle has signed heads of terms for the acquisition of Ilios Hydrogen, a Vancouver-based green hydrogen company, in a £33 million reverse takeover.