HIF Chile has worked with 180 businesses in the Magallanes area in only four years. This was one of the most important takeaways from the inaugural “HIF Chile Suppliers Gathering,” which was attended by more than 70 representatives from 41 local firms to discuss the e-Fuels value chain.
Juan Eduardo Gallardo, the General Manager of HIF in Magallanes, spoke about how the firm is performing in the region and how it collaborates with local partners. He also addressed the company’s biggest challenges in the area and emphasized the importance of having a strong and loyal network of green hydrogen suppliers.
“The development of the green hydrogen industry in Magallanes – and in our case, of e-Fuels – is made possible by a value chain that builds an ecosystem, allowing us to move forward in the energy transition while also supporting local development. This is just the beginning, which makes coordination and joint work more essential than ever. That was the spirit of this meeting,” said Gallardo
CORFO’s Regional Director, María José Navajas, celebrated the event and noted that the agency is working to strengthen the regional productive ecosystem. “Our focus is on the early stages of this industry. The HIF Haru Oni facility has helped identify gaps and better guide development efforts so that more companies from Magallanes can become part of the green hydrogen and derivatives value chain. This path is key to diversifying and upgrading our productive base,” she said.
During the event, important results from a study of green hydrogen suppliers were shared. The survey revealed that the majority of them are small or medium-sized businesses. Eighty percent of those surveyed said that the development of the green hydrogen sector is “important or very important” for the future of their firm.