Within the framework of the twentieth edition of the SLOM ConferenceDr. Daniel Jorge Lamela, member of the board of ANCAP, gave an interview to the Inspenet team in which he highlighted the role of the company in the energy transition and its impact on the country’s development. Lamela’s statements underline the importance of this event both for Uruguay and for the state-owned company, which has hosted the event. host the event.
It is really a source of pride and satisfaction to see such representativeness in the global and energy world.
Dr. Daniel expressed his satisfaction for the attendance and the impact that these conferences have had over the years, highlighting that it is a source of pride for Uruguay and ANCAP to be protagonists in a space of global relevance within the energy sector. energy sector.. In relation to the terminals and monobuoysHe stated that, although Uruguay has a modest infrastructure, their role is fundamental for the supply of fuel to the country.
ANCAP, with more than 90 years of history, continues to be an emblem in Uruguay and is currently facing the challenge of making compatible its traditional operations of refining operations with new with new initiatives focused on energy transition. Lamela noted that Uruguay has been a pioneer in the region in terms of renewable electricity generation and that the company is now looking to go further with projects linked to synthetic fuels, biofuels and the development of biorefineries.
ANCAP’s green hydrogen project for energy transition
Among the most significant challenges mentioned, Lamela emphasized green hydrogen as one of the most important. green hydrogena project led by ALURa subsidiary of ANCAP. Although still in a primary stage, this project has the potential to become the largest foreign direct investment in the country’s history, which would reaffirm its leadership in the region in terms of energy innovation.
ANCAP continues to rely on a highly trained technical team, with a focus on sustainability and economic viability, as it moves towards alternative energies. Lamela concluded by emphasizing that the company is taking prudent but solid steps on its path towards a greener and more sustainable energy future.
This interview reflects its commitment to continue evolving within a global context that demands changes towards cleaner and more sustainable energies, remaining at the forefront of the regional energy sector.
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