Chilean Patagonia is on the brink of a green hydrogen boom, with the government and businesses eager to capitalize on renewable energy projects. Over 50 green hydrogen initiatives are planned, primarily in Patagonia and the Atacama desert. While these projects promise economic growth and job creation, local biologists and Indigenous leaders warn of severe environmental consequences. They fear that desalination plants and extensive windfarms could disrupt fragile ecosystems and harm wildlife. Critics label this phenomenon as 'green colonialism,' arguing that the benefits will largely favor foreign investors rather than local communities. The government insists on adhering to environmental standards, but skepticism remains among residents who rely on the land and sea for their livelihoods.