RP Global and GIZ join forces in bmwk’s H2uppp Programme to develop a pipeline of green hydrogen projects in the south of argentina
The partnership was launched at the end of November 2024, at the Argentine-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Argentina) headquarters in Buenos Aires. Officials from the national government and the province of Santa Cruz, representatives from both houses of the National Congress and various companies in the renewable energy and green hydrogen sectors participated in high-level discussions about the prospects and opportunities for green hydrogen in Argentina.
The International Hydrogen Ramp-Up Programme (H2Uppp) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) initiated a cooperation project (PPP) between GIZ and RP Global to support Argentina in developing green hydrogen and green ammonia projects that could be used for domestic demand and be exported to Europe and Germany.
The partnership supports the development of the green industry in Argentina. It includes a technical and economic analysis of the hydrogen production chain, a study on biodiversity and water in the Santa Cruz region, an analysis of the regulations in force in Argentina, together with capacity building and workshops to disseminate the results obtained.
Green hydrogen is vital for Argentina and Germany as it supports their energy transitions and climate goals. Argentina can leverage its renewable resources to become an important supplier, while Germany relies on imports of green hydrogen to decarbonise its industries and reduce fossil fuel dependence. Through the H2Uppp initiative, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) supports entrepreneurial efforts and early-stage project development to strengthen the global hydrogen market. The BMWK focuses on encouraging investment and accelerating the growth of the international hydrogen economy. Moreover, hydrogen projects drive local economic benefits by creating jobs, generating tax revenue, and fostering business growth through production, local use, and international trade of green hydrogen and its derivatives. H2Uppp helps address future green hydrogen demand in Germany and Europe while promoting technology transfer.
The “Gaucho Wind to Hydrogen & Green Ammonia” project objective is to produce green ammonia for export, primarily to the European market, while addressing the growing local demand as a secondary goal. In the first stage, the project aims to install 3 GW of electrolysers powered by an estimated 4,2 GW wind farm that can produce +21.340 GWh of energy and up to 1,7 Mt/year of green ammonia. The project advances RP Global’s mission to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy globally.
Igor Reščec, CTO of RP Global, says:
We recognise the scale of the challenge ahead, and we are ready to embrace it. This partnership goes beyond identifying optimal wind sites and building facilities – it’s about upholding the highest environmental, social, and safety standards.
“From planning import and export facilities at local harbours to organising robust logistics for green hydrogen plant construction and operation, our goal is to create a shared infrastructure that benefits both local communities and the broader hydrogen sector. We are also committed to contributing to the development of clear regulations to support Argentina’s renewable hydrogen future.”
The International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme (H2Uppp) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) promotes projects and market development for green hydrogen in selected developing and emerging countries as part of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
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