Subsidiaries of energy major TotalEnergies have submitted an application for an environmental permit for a significant green hydrogen and ammonia project in southern Chile. The $16 billion project, managed by TotalEnergies' Chilean subsidiary TEC H2 MAG, is projected to commence operations by 2030. It encompasses various components such as a wind farm, seven electrolysis centers for green hydrogen production, a desalination plant, an ammonia production facility, and maritime infrastructure for transportation. Despite Chile's efforts to advance clean hydrogen initiatives, some companies express concerns over the prolonged permitting processes and insufficient infrastructure hindering progress in the sector. The project's environmental permit approval timeline spans two years, with construction slated to commence in 2027. The ammonia plant, to be operational in phases, is set to generate a capacity of up to 10,800 metric tons per day. The development reflects a positive step towards leveraging green hydrogen technology and renewable energy sources in Chile's energy landscape.