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Rockwell Automation Press Release
Latin America is making steady progress toward the development of green hydrogen. With more than 200 projects in various stages of planning and projected exports exceeding US$13 billion annually by 2050, the continent is seeking to establish itself as a significant player on the global energy scene.
However, around 1% of green hydrogen projects in the region have passed the final investment decision (FID) stage, according to the Hydrogen Council . This lag shows that ambition must be accompanied by technical, financial, and operational certainty.
Automation as a critical piece
In this context, industrial automation is positioned as an enabling factor for transforming initiatives into sustainable operations. Distributed control technologies, real-time monitoring, cybersecurity, and interoperability are essential to ensuring efficiency, safety, and operational continuity in hydrogen production plants.
A recent international experience illustrates this approach. In the United States, Utility Global selected Rockwell Automation to automate its H2Gen® modular systems, designed to generate clean hydrogen without electricity, integrating directly into existing industrial infrastructure. “Rockwell’s automation technology accelerates our ability to execute commercial deployments,” said Parker Meeks, president and CEO of Utility Global. “Their recognized industrial expertise strengthens our mission to deliver clean, affordable hydrogen to hard-to-decarbonize sectors.”
The technology solution includes the PlantPAx® distributed system, visualization and control software, asset management, and data storage, all designed to scale from pilot projects to industrial operations without changing the architecture.
“Our integrated control and information platform helps bring new energy technologies to life with the security, reliability, and flexibility required for industrial applications,” said Michael Sweet, director of New Energy at Rockwell Automation.
Although this case is developed outside of Latin America, its technology is applicable to regional challenges where robust and adaptable solutions are required for a constantly evolving environment.
Along these lines, experts agree that green hydrogen production faces not only technological challenges. The pressure to meet climate goals and secure investments before 2030 requires accelerating decision-making and the implementation of reliable technical solutions.
This is why in Latin America, where many projects are in the study or technical design phases, having automated systems can make the difference between a successful pilot and a scalable and profitable operation. From monitoring critical variables to infrastructure security, automation offers a tangible path to reducing risks and maximizing efficiency, especially in a region where the focus is on clean production and the decarbonization of the economy.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect people’s imaginations with the power of technology to expand the human possible for a more productive and sustainable world. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries by fiscal year-end 2024. To learn more about how we’re making “The Connected Enterprise” a reality for industry, visit www.rockwellautomation.com
