Cachimayo Plant

Production

Partners

Grupo Enaex, Engie

Launch

2022

Location

Cachimayo, Department of Cusco, Republic of Perú

Initial Investment

N/A

Electrolyser Type

Alkaline

Scale

Industrial

Production Capacity

36 Mton of H2 / year

Electrolysis Capacity

24.5 MW

Power Source

N/A

Installed Power Supply

N/A

Project Description

Decarbonisation of the explosive production process from the company ENAEX. In 2022, they committed to decarbonise this process, supplying their energy needs with 100% renewable energy (through PPAs).

Application

The Cachimayo plant produces hydrogen through electrolysis since decades ago, to produce ammonium nitrate, which is used to produce explosives for mining operations. Also, other catalysts are incorporated to capture GHG emitted by the process.

Last update: March 2025.