An overview of the technical and economic opportunities for biogas-based hydrogen production in Latin America

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dc.contributor.affiliationLuna-Delrisco M., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationRocha-Meneses L., Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 56 Fr. R. Kreutzwald Str, Tartu, EE51006, Estonia
dc.contributor.affiliationVanegas-Trujillo E., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationArrieta-González C., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationVillegas Moncada S., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationGonzalez-Palacio M., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationPatiño-Agudelo A., Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Antioquia, Medellin, 050030, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationSierra-Del Rio J., Department of Mechatronics Engineering-MATyER, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Antioquia, Medellín, 050034, Colombia
dc.contributor.affiliationCastillo-Meza L., Department of Environmental Engineering, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Bucaramanga, Kilómetro 7 vía Piedecuesta, Floridablanca, 680006, Colombia
dc.contributor.authorLuna-Delrisco M.
dc.contributor.authorRocha-Meneses L.
dc.contributor.authorVanegas-Trujillo E.
dc.contributor.authorArrieta-González C.
dc.contributor.authorVillegas Moncada S.
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez-Palacio M.
dc.contributor.authorPatiño-Agudelo A.
dc.contributor.authorSierra-Del Rio J.
dc.contributor.authorCastillo-Meza L.
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-08T14:23:49Z
dc.date.available2025-09-08T14:23:49Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionThe growing need for sustainable energy solutions has intensified interest in alternative sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Latin America, with its abundant biomass resources from agricultural and industrial activities, offers significant potential for renewable energy generation. Biogas, derived from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, presents a viable energy carrier and a promising feedstock for hydrogen production, a key component in global decarbonization efforts. Despite these opportunities, the adoption of biogas-based hydrogen production in Latin America remains limited due to high capital costs, technological challenges, inadequate infrastructure, and weak policy frameworks. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the region’s potential by assessing biomass availability, technological pathways, and economic feasibility through data from research institutions and scientific literature. Technologies such as steam methane reforming and emerging biological processes are evaluated, alongside country-specific regulatory frameworks. Findings highlight those countries with strong agricultural sectors, such as Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, hold high potential. However, economic challenges endure, with substantial investment required for technology deployment. Policy analysis reveals that progressive frameworks and financial incentives in select countries, like Chile and Uruguay, are fostering early adoption. Unlocking the potential of biogas-based hydrogen production in Latin America requires strategic investments, supportive policies, and enhanced regional collaboration. Strengthening these efforts can drive energy security, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote economic growth. Supporting regional initiatives with global sustainability objectives will position Latin America as a key player in the transition to renewable energy. © 2025, Eesti Pollumajandusulikool. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.doi10.15159/AR.25.026
dc.identifier.instnameinstname:Universidad de Medellínspa
dc.identifier.issn1406894X
dc.identifier.reponamereponame:Repositorio Institucional Universidad de Medellínspa
dc.identifier.repourlrepourl:https://repository.udem.edu.co/
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11407/9106
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyFacultad de Ingenieríasspa
dc.publisher.programIngeniería en Energíaspa
dc.publisher.programIngeniería de Telecomunicacionesspa
dc.relation.citationendpage133
dc.relation.citationissueSpecial Issue I
dc.relation.citationstartpage109
dc.relation.citationvolume23
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dc.sourceAgron. Res.
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dc.subjectBiogas-to-hydrogen conversion
dc.subjectEconomic feasibility of hydrogen
dc.subjectPolicy frameworks for bioenergy
dc.subjectRenewable energy in Latin America
dc.subjectSustainable energy transition
dc.titleAn overview of the technical and economic opportunities for biogas-based hydrogen production in Latin America
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