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Partnership Between HIF Global and Antarctica21 Advances E-Fuels in Polar Tourism

HIF Global and Antarctica21 have renewed their strategic agreement, under which the fleet of Zodiac boats in Antarctica will run on synthetic gasoline produced in Patagonia. This makes Antarctica21 the first tourism company to use e-fuels in polar expeditions, demonstrating a commitment to protecting the fragile ecosystem.


Partnership Between HIF Global and Antarctica21 Advances E-Fuels in Polar Tourism

Major partnership between HIF Global and Antarctica21 drives e-fuels in polar tourism. The renewal of the strategic agreement allows for the use of synthetic gasoline produced in Patagonia to power the fleet of Zodiac boats from the Magellan Explorer cruise ship. Through this joint effort, HIF Global and Antarctica21 aim to convey that the discovery of the white continent must be accompanied by active support for future energy solutions and a commitment to the least possible impact on the natural environment. This move makes Antarctica21 the first and only Antarctic tourism company to operate excursion boats with this type of synthetic fuel. The executive highlighted that the support provided to Antarctica21 demonstrates that regional tourism can serve as a driver of green innovation with a global impact. In turn, Veronica Peragallo, CEO of Antarctica21, emphasized the company's responsibility in protecting one of the world's most fragile ecosystems. These advances are part of a long-term vision to minimize the environmental impact of polar exploration. During the expedition season, tourists visiting Antarctica receive information about the use and transformative potential of e-fuels. The fuel, generated from green hydrogen and recycled carbon dioxide, allows for a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of operations in the polar ecosystem, with the advantage of being compatible with current boat engines without the need for technical adjustments. Strategic alliance for decarbonization. Victor Turpaud, General Manager of HIF Latam, stated that this cooperation represents a sign of continuity and ambition in seeking real solutions to decarbonize complex industrial sectors. Peragallo affirmed that the integration of these fuels for a second consecutive season drives a technological transformation in the maritime and tourism industries based in Chile. Projections and environmental education. The tour operator is also evaluating the possibility of incorporating other synthetic derivatives in the future, such as marine synthetic diesel (e-MGO) for the main engines of its ships and synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF).

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