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Colombia aims to enhance its green hydrogen production, with President Gustavo Petro highlighting its potential role in global clean energy. Hydrogen production increased twelvefold from 2023 to 2024, primarily by Ecopetrol, which produces 130,000 tons annually.

The Coral project in Cartagena, set to begin operations soon, will produce 800 tons per year using efficient PEM electrolysis. Despite the ambitious plans, Colombia faces challenges, including infrastructure for transport and social issues in regions with high production potential, like La Guajira. The government plans to invest over $40 billion into hydrogen projects and aims for competitive production costs by 2030.