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Is enertrag planning a green hydrogen project in Uruguay?

Enertrag, a German company, is planning a large-scale green hydrogen project in Uruguay.

Can Uruguay produce green hydrogen?

For the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, the project will include wind and solar plants, as well as an electrolyzer and conversion facilities. Uruguay is one of the world’s pioneering countries in the field of renewable energy, with intentions to export green hydrogen and its derivatives in the near future.

How many hydroelectric plants are there in Uruguay?

Uruguay’s hydroelectric generation capacity is 1,500 megawatts (MW) from four hydroelectric plants: Salto Grande (Salto), Palmar/Constitución (Rio Negro/Soriano), Rincón del Bonete (Tacuarembó/Durazno) and Baygorria (Rio Negro/Durazno).

What does ANCAP's 'h2u offshore' project mean for Uruguay?

In 2021 the Uruguayan state-owned oil refinery, ANCAP, launched its “H2U Offshore” project to facilitate the production of green hydrogen from renewable sources, particularly offshore wind farms. The project seeks to further position Uruguay as a leader in green energy as the country looks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

What is the main source of biomass in Uruguay?

Although forestry is the main source of biomass, Uruguay has other feedstock sources available from the beef industry and edible oils. Investments in biomass generation increased considerably in 2013, reaching more than 400 MW of installed power generation and has not increased since then.

Why does Uruguay generate a surplus of electricity?

Typically, Uruguay generates a surplus of electricity due to an excess of wind-power capacity. The country seeks to identify additional domestic uses for excess electricity and potentially increase exports to Argentina and Brazil.