Latin America: hydrogen as an alternative fuel - policy and market updates for 2021

Use of green hydrogen may present a great opportunity for Latin America to become a very relevant hydrogen producer, not only to deepen its own energy transition, but also to generate foreign exchange through exports. In fact, many Latin American countries are focusing on this future business. Currently, hydrogen production and use in Latin America is limited to a few countries, where it is used mainly as a feedstock for refineries and the chemical industry, as in other parts of the world. However, many countries in the region are moving forward with strategies and pilot projects to produce green hydrogen and foster its use as an energy carrier. This momentum is complemented by major pr