Through this agreement, the Chilean state-owned company Enap and EDF will initiate studies to enable the utilization of Enap's facilities, allowing for the export of up to 400,000 tons annually of green ammonia, among other hydrogen-derived products linked to the project that EDF is developing in the Magallanes region.
Santiago, September 24. Enap and EDF have signed a collaboration agreement to conduct studies that will allow the use of the Cabo Negro industrial complex in Magallanes, enabling EDF to export up to 400,000 tons annually of ammonia and other hydrogen-derived products related to its ongoing project.
The Cabo Negro industrial complex is located 28 kilometers from Punta Arenas, in the Rio Verde municipality. It features port facilities, pipelines, and key equipment for fuel treatment and distribution in the country. Currently, Enap is promoting a portfolio of projects to increase the capabilities of the industrial complex and facilitate the import of equipment related to the green fuel industry.
“At EDF, we are proud to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with Enap, a prime example of public-private collaboration to promote the advancement of green hydrogen and its derivatives in Magallanes. This strategic alliance aims to develop shared infrastructure, a key aspect in moving towards constructing a sustainable and competitive industry,” stated EDF Chile CEO, Joan Leal.
Meanwhile, Enap's Board Chair, Gloria Maldonado, expressed: “We firmly believe that public-private work is the most realistic and feasible path to facilitate the development of a sustainable industry in the Magallanes region. In this context, Enap is called to play a key role as we have the material assets, infrastructure, investment, and human capabilities to make a significant difference when considering an ecosystem of opportunities and challenges that will enhance our country’s position on a global scale while safeguarding and respecting the environment in such an important region.”
Additionally, Enap General Manager, Julio Friedmann, asserted: “Enap is a crucial company for fuel supply in the country, and we must adapt to the present and future challenges of Chile and the world to accelerate the energy transition and the development of cleaner industrial processes. We have the installed technical capacity and the knowledge of our teams to achieve the country's goals in decarbonization, while responsibly addressing the economic and socio-environmental challenges to construct a more sustainable Enap. It is in this context that we foster partnerships like the one we are finalizing today with EDF.”
The strong winds in the area—ideal for the development of wind energy projects—and the strategic location of Cabo Negro for global maritime trade offer unique advantages for the development of the green hydrogen (H2V) industry and its derivatives. Taking advantage of these favorable conditions, EDF is developing an H2V production project in Magallanes.
EDF has been operating in Chile for 10 years and has a total installed capacity of 770 MW in renewable energy. The company is currently developing new renewable generation capacity, as well as advancing innovative technologies, particularly energy storage and green hydrogen projects, to collaborate with the country's energy transition and to combat climate change on a global level.
