PtX Hub in Argentina

Catalysing long-term defossilisation pathways through Power-to-X in Argentina

Why Argentina? Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, and natural resources are widely available. The potential for the country is manifold: strong winds, especially in Patagonia in the south of the country, offer “sweet spots” for electrolysers to run all day, an important factor in making green hydrogen production economically viable. Northern Argentina also boasts high solar radiation.

As a country with relevant industry, Argentina’s labour force is skilled and its research and academia well-developed. In terms of hydrogen production: there is a pre-existing domestic hydrogen market utilised by the steel industry and refineries for the production of ammonia and methanol; and infrastructure-wise, ports are already operating alongside an extensive gas pipeline network that stretches over 16,000 km.

With support from the PtX Hub, the country developed its National Hydrogen Strategy, which establishes medium- and long-term objectives across hydrogen production, research and development, environmental policy, employment and training, transport, infrastructure, and international trade and cooperation.

Cauchari Solar Plant in Cauchari, Jujuy Province. Copyright by JEMSE

The PtX Hub work at a glance

1. Supporting local institutions in the field of Power-to-X to promote the development of a hydrogen and Power-to-X market

By modeling the country’s energy system and developing detailed energy transition scenarios for Argentina up to 2050. The goal is to inform how the use of green hydrogen and PtX applications can contribute to the defossilisation of energy, transportation systems and industries in the country
Analysing various alternatives, scenarios for the allocation of Power-to-X products, such as hydrogen as a base product input to manufacture chemical and steel for export
Developing recommendations on how to integrate the results into sector strategies

2. Supporting the Argentinian Government with technical studies

Examining the possible socioeconomic impacts of an energy transition with green hydrogen and PtX
Analysing the adaptations in local infrastructure required to produce and export hydrogen and PtX
Analysing possible carbon sources for PtX

3. Preparing recommendations on the regulatory framework and public policies or for the development of a hydrogen strategy

Analysing the regulatory framework and providing recommendations for the preparation of the National Hydrogen Strategy
Examining possible socioeconomic effects of a transition with hydrogen
Analysing the local infrastructure to produce hydrogen and Power-to-X

4. Supporting local institutions in the field of PtX to promote the development of a hydrogen and PtX market

Strengthening capacities in Power-to-X and green hydrogen

5. Promoting of intersectoral and regional dialogues

Connecting relevant actors from the academic, economic, and civil society spheres
Integrating knowledge and exchanging experiences through the H2Lac regional platform.

6. Concrete outcomes and key milestones of the PtX Hub in Argentina

From 2021 the PtX Hub Argentina, has been working in the country, delivering:

More than 15 studies and tools now used as reference material by national and subnational government, companies and academia, covering port infrastructure analysis, green hydrogen and derivatives demand assessment, identification of CO₂ sources, financing instrument analysis, and project development guidance.
Regulatory studies: RFNBO certification criteria adapted to the local context; a technical and safety regulation study for green hydrogen and ammonia; and a mapping and analysis of permits required for green hydrogen and PtX project development in Argentina (identifying over 25 essential permits across national, provincial and municipal levels).
Technical input supporting the development of Argentina’s National Hydrogen Strategy and provincial-level hydrogen initiatives.
Capacity building at scale: through a train-the-trainers approach, four local experts were trained in Germany and went on to train more than 400 people across nine Argentine provinces, including public officials, energy sector professionals, women in energy, students, and logistics, finance and regulatory specialists.
Active contribution to the H2LAC regional platform, extending the project’s reach beyond Argentina’s borders and supporting a shared regional hydrogen agenda, as well as engagement with the Women in Green Hydrogen network, which has built a growing community of women leaders in the sector in Argentina.

7. Impact on the energy landscape

Green hydrogen had matured in Argentina from an emerging strategic opportunity into a sector with robust technical inputs, strengthened local capacities and a collaborative network of actors. The PtX Hub’s work contributed to building this ecosystem by combining technical studies, regulatory analysis, and multisectoral dialogue spaces connecting government, the private sector, academia and civil society.

8. Long-term impact and follow-on initiatives

The PtX Hub in Argentina is entering a new phase, developing activities with focus on maritime transport, aviation, port infrastructure, and continued capacity. The PtX Hub Argentina expects that the achievements of the past years have laid a solid foundation for continued progress, positioning the country to build on the knowledge, partnerships and momentum generated to date.

The current focus of activities is on maritime transport, aviation, port infrastructure and continued capacity building, running until December 2026, building on the knowledge, partnerships and momentum generated to date.

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Get In Touch

If you are interested in finding out more about the PtX Hub’s work in Argentina, contact Veronica Chorkulak. For background information on Agora Energiewende’s contribution, click here.