{"id":202269,"date":"2024-11-04T11:36:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/uruguay-inaugurates-first-hydrogen-plant\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:57:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:57:49","slug":"uruguay-inaugurates-first-hydrogen-plant","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/uruguay-inaugurates-first-hydrogen-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"First green hydrogen plant in Uruguay with an investment of USD 38,600,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uruguay took a significant step in its transition towards clean energy with the presentation of the Kahir\u00f3s project, the first green hydrogen plant to be installed in Fray Bentos<\/strong> . The initiative, which has an investment of USD 38,600,000, was presented by the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Elisa Facio, at an event held on October 30 at LATU. <\/p>\n\n

The plant will begin producing green hydrogen from 2026<\/strong> , using solar energy<\/a><\/strong> generated by 8,000 panels and a 2 MW electrolyzer that will allow the separation of hydrogen from oxygen. The hydrogen produced will supply heavy-duty trucks in the logistics-forestry chain, thus integrating sustainable transport<\/a><\/strong> with a range of more than 700 kilometers per charge. <\/p>\n\n

Uruguay inaugurates its first hydrogen plant<\/h2>\n\n

The Kahir\u00f3s project<\/a><\/strong> is aligned with the Uruguayan government’s strategy to move towards a second energy transition. This stage seeks to decarbonize sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as heavy-duty transport. In addition, priority is given to the creation of quality jobs in the interior of the country and environmental sustainability, with a firm commitment to reducing CO\u2082 emissions<\/a><\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n

The Santander Group is financially supporting the initiative, while Montes del Plata will be one of the main beneficiaries of the hydrogen produced, integrating it into its fleet of state-of-the-art trucks. The project partners include Fidocar, specialised in sustainable mobility, and Ventus, dedicated to renewable energies<\/a><\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n

Minister Facio highlighted the importance of the project for the hydrogen economy in Uruguay, mentioning that the plant will allow a saving of 870 tons of CO\u2082 emissions per year<\/strong> . In addition, the water consumption, estimated at 4,200 liters per day, will be returned to the environment in the form of steam, ensuring minimal environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n

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This is a collective challenge for Uruguay to lead responsibly, generating economic development and caring for our natural environment.<\/p>\nFacio stressed.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n