Wood to provide designs for Total's massive green hydrogen project in Chile

Sinochem News reported on April 15 that Wood, a consulting and engineering firm, will provide conceptual engineering for Total Ellen's H₂ Magallanes project, a large-scale green hydrogen production facility located in Chile.

Wood's scope includes the development of a complete off-grid integrated energy complex to produce ammonia from green hydrogen to avoid emissions of up to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year

Within the framework of this project, Total Ellen signed a cooperation agreement in November 2021 with the University of Magellan (UMAG), a renowned public institution with extensive experience in engineering, environmental and social research

Wood's research will provide Total Ellen and Magellan University with an accurate environmental impact assessment and risk analysis around the H₂ Magallanes project, in line with the high environmental and social standards set by the Chilean government

Thomas Grell, President of Renewables and Power at Wood, said: “We are very pleased to have been selected by a reputable renewable energy company such as Total Ellen for the H₂ Magallanes project

“This contract demonstrates the continued growth of our presence in the region and our determination to achieve the goals shared by our client and Chile

With some of the best solar and wind resources in the world, Chile is one of the most promising countries for developing competitive green hydrogen energy