Chile inks hydrogen cooperation agreement with Japan’s JBIC

August 10, 2023 |

In Chile, Reporte Minero said that Chile’s Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), with the aim of promoting cooperation in sectors that use hydrogen and ammonia as fuel sources.

“The signing of this MoU is a sign of confidence in our country and in the action plan that we are carrying out for the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives. With Japan we have a long history of bilateral cooperation and this commitment will promote joint actions that allow both nations to move towards carbon neutrality”, said the Minister of Energy, Diego Pardow.

“Chile is one of the most promising countries for the production of green hydrogen thanks to its abundant renewable resources and some Japanese and Chilean companies have already started feasibility studies for possible projects. I am sure that this MOU will further promote joint action and cooperation on tangible projects,” said the governor of JBIC, Nobumitsu Hayashi.

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Category: Hydrogen

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