Green Energy Plant Project Near Chilean Observatory Cancelled to Protect Astronomy ResearchSat 31st Jan, 2026The preservation of the night sky in the Atacama Desert has been ensured as a major energy corporation has withdrawn plans to construct an industrial facility close to the Paranal Observatory in northern Chile. The project, initially proposed by a large American energy company, aimed to establish a site dedicated to producing green hydrogen and green ammonia. The location, situated only a few kilometers from the Paranal Observatory, raised significant concerns among astronomers and environmental advocates. The Paranal Observatory, operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) since 1999, is renowned for its advanced telescopes and contributions to groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy. The decision to halt the green energy project near Paranal ensures that these conditions remain intact, allowing for continued advancements in the field of astrophysics and cosmology.

Source: The Munich Eye January 31, 2026 13:33 UTC