Chile

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Chile, Hydrogen, Politics

Chile Advances Green Hydrogen Industry with Long-Term Strategy and Institutional Support

Chile’s Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030 establishes a comprehensive framework for the deployment of the green hydrogen sector, integrating economic growth with environmental and social considerations. Institutional coordination, continuity in public policies, and international collaboration underpin the strategy as Chile aims to position itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production. The Green Hydrogen […]

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BESS, Chile, Markets

Toesca Asset Management Advances Large-Scale 141 MW Battery Storage Project Integrated with Luz del Norte Solar Plant in Chile

Toesca Asset Management has commenced construction of a 141 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) with five hours duration, connected to the Luz del Norte photovoltaic plant near Copiapó, Chile. This project, fully financed with over $81 million in investment, is part of the T-Power renewable assets platform and aims to enhance grid reliability by

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Chile, Politics

José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidency in Historic Rightward Shift amid Record Voter Turnout

Chile’s 2025 presidential election concludes with José Antonio Kast of the ultraconservative Republican Party securing the presidency with over 58% of votes, marking a decisive shift toward right-wing governance. This electoral outcome, alongside parliamentary gains by conservative parties, signals a potential reorientation of Chile’s policy landscape through 2030 amid heightened polarization and record voter engagement.

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Chile, Politics

José Antonio Kast Secures Historic Victory in Chile’s 2025 Presidential Election, Signaling Significant Political Shift

José Antonio Kast won Chile’s December 14, 2025 presidential runoff by a decisive margin, capturing approximately 58% of the vote and winning in all regions nationwide, a first since the return to democracy. This result consolidates a right-wing political realignment in Chile and is likely to affect investment flows and regional political dynamics in South

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Chile, Infrastructure, Politics

Chile advances legislation to modernize medium and isolated power systems, enhancing renewable integration and tariff equity

The Chilean Senate’s Mining and Energy Committee unanimously approved a bill aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework governing medium and isolated electricity systems in the Los Lagos, Aysén, and… The Chilean Senate’s Mining and Energy Committee unanimously approved a bill aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework governing medium and isolated electricity systems in the Los

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Chile, Politics, Raw Materials

Fraunhofer Chile Strengthens Alliances to Propel Sustainable Critical Minerals Development and Energy Transition

Fraunhofer Chile’s Center for Solar Energy Technologies (CSET) marks a decade of innovation focused on decarbonizing Chile’s industry through applied scientific solutions, backed by the Fraunhofer-Ges… Fraunhofer Chile’s Center for Solar Energy Technologies (CSET) marks a decade of innovation focused on decarbonizing Chile’s industry through applied scientific solutions, backed by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft network. Recent months

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Chile, Ecuador, Oil & Gas

ENAP announces significant oil discovery at Pambil A-1 in Ecuador’s Amazon region, expanding production potential

The Chilean state-owned Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP) has confirmed a notable oil discovery at the exploratory Pambil A-1 well, located at the southern edge of Block 47 in Orellana province, ea… The Chilean state-owned Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP) has confirmed a notable oil discovery at the exploratory Pambil A-1 well, located at the

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Chile, Politics, Solar

Chile’s Solar Sector Faces Regulatory Scrutiny as SMA Charges PMGD Mauco and Las Chilcas Solar Projects with Environmental Violations

The Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) in Chile has initiated formal charges against two operational photovoltaic projects, highlighting regulatory enforcement pressures in the country’s solar e… The Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) in Chile has initiated formal charges against two operational photovoltaic projects, highlighting regulatory enforcement pressures in the country’s solar energy sector. PMGD MAUCO

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Chile, Infrastructure, Markets

Enel Secures 100% of Chile’s 2025/01 Electricity Supply Auction Amid Competitive Offers and Lower Projected Prices

The Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Empresas Eléctricas A.G., and the National Federation of Electric Cooperatives (Fenacopel), adjudicated the… The Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Empresas Eléctricas A.G., and the National Federation of Electric Cooperatives (Fenacopel), adjudicated the 2025/01 Electricity Supply

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