Chilean utility Colbun SA and Japanese diversified group Sumitomo Corp (TYO:8053) introduced on Monday that they’ve shaped an alliance to collectively research the feasibility of inexperienced hydrogen-to-ammonia initiatives in Chile.
The businesses signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to outline the scope and goals of the alliance with a deal with growth alternatives within the area of Antofagasta, northern Chile, and Magallanes down south.
In Antofagasta, the pair will assess the feasibility of utilizing Colbun’s Inti Pacha and different photo voltaic PV initiatives within the area as a supply of renewable power for the electrolysis course of.
As for exporting hydrogen within the type of ammonia, the pair will research the feasibility of utilizing logistics and port amenities within the metropolis of Mejillones. Particularly, they are going to look into the amenities which are run by Interacid, Sumitomo’s subsidiary devoted to importing sulphuric acid and fuels for the mining sector.
Within the area of Magallanes, Colbun and Sumitomo will think about creating an ammonia venture with a possible to provide 1 million tonnes per yr. The feasibility research there might be centered on port amenities, renewable power technology and the event of infrastructure to provide hydrogen, amongst others, the businesses mentioned.
Taizo Hayakawa, President of Sumitomo Company Chile, mentioned that their initiatives might provide inexperienced ammonia to Chile, Japan and the world.
Colbun arrange its inexperienced hydrogen administration unit in June 2022, focusing its actions on the home market as a part of an providing to current or new prospects in want of decarbonisation. The corporate’s second purpose is to assist place Chile as a related participant within the world hydrogen business, the utility added.
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