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dc.titleUnlocking Green and Just Hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean
dc.contributor.authorGischler, Christiaan
dc.contributor.authorBoeck Daza, Eric Fernando
dc.contributor.authorGaleano, Paola
dc.contributor.authorRamírez, Michelle
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez, Julian
dc.contributor.authorCubillos, Fernando
dc.contributor.authorHartmann, Nuria
dc.contributor.authorPradelli, Valentina
dc.contributor.authorMárquez, Juan Sebastián
dc.contributor.authorGutiérrez, Juan Antonio
dc.contributor.authorJuarez Hermosillo, Juan Gerardo
dc.contributor.authorAlonso Rodriguez, Carolina
dc.contributor.authorSouilla, Laura
dc.contributor.authorRabinovich, Julieta
dc.contributor.orgunitEnergy Division
dc.coverageLatin America and the Caribbean
dc.date.available2023-06-12T00:06:00
dc.date.issue2023-06-12T00:06:00
dc.description.abstractThis study provides an overview of the key findings and recommendations from a comprehensive document on the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen (GLCH) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It highlights the potential of LAC to become a global leader in GLCH production, leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources and existing infrastructure. The document emphasizes the importance of national strategies, supportive policies, and investments in infrastructure and research to unlock this potential. It also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with GLCH production, including electrolyzers, renewable energy integration, and the development of value chains for GH2 derivatives. The Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) efforts in providing technical and financial assistance, promoting GLCH adoption, and establishing a regional certification scheme are discussed. The final considerations emphasize regional cooperation, social and environmental considerations, cost reduction through renewable energy development, streamlined environmental permitting processes, prioritization of GLCH derivatives, and partnerships across the GLCH value chain. Overall, the document aims to guide LAC in realizing its potential as a global player in the GLCH market while ensuring a just and sustainable energy transition.
dc.format.extent42
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0004948
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Unlocking-Green-and-Just-Hydrogen-in-Latin-America-and-the-Caribbean.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectClimate Change
dc.subjectRenewable Energy
dc.subjectEnergy Transition
dc.subjectMode of Transport
dc.subjectHydrogen Market
dc.subjectGreenhouse Gas Emission
dc.subjectDecarbonization
dc.subjectEnergy
dc.subjectExport
dc.subjectRegulation
dc.subjectIndustry
dc.subjectLow-Carbon Economy
dc.subject.jelcodeO13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
dc.subject.jelcodeQ42 - Alternative Energy Sources
dc.subject.jelcodeQ49 - Energy: Other
dc.subject.jelcodeN76 - Latin America • Caribbean
dc.subject.keywordsGreen Hydrogen;climate change;decarbonization;Energy Transition;hydrogen market;Latin America and the Caribbean;Low-Carbon Hydrogen
dc.typeLearning Materials
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-LM-00592
idb.operationRG-T3995
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