GREEN HYDROGEN IN URUGUAY: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL LOGISTICS

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the actuality of "Green Hydrogen" produced from water electrolysis, with the use of energy generated from renewable sources (wind and/or photovoltaic). In Uruguay, and its impact on Logistics from the socioeconomic and infrastructure challenges to production, storage, distribution and export. Since Uruguay has been boosting the development of production and following the objectives set by the decarbonization established worldwide with a change in the energy matrix through renewable energies as public policies that strengthen this development. The qualitative, explanatory, descriptive method was used, involving bibliographic research and case study, in order to evaluate the results as well as the opinions of the Stakeholders and main actors in the national production. With the case study we can conclude in this article that Green Hydrogen has the potential to have a significant impact on logistics: From reducing carbon emissions in freight transport to providing a solution for the storage of renewable energies, helping to make logistics more sustainable and combat climate change. According to the literature review of the "Green Hydrogen Roadmap in Uruguay" and the result of the analysis of the working tables, a great competitive opportunity is seen for Uruguay, which will have a positive impact on National Logistics.