Ecuador plans to strengthen its energy matrix by integrating 2,100 MW from new generation projects slated for public bidding in 2026, complemented by private sector contributions aiming to deliver nearly 1,000 MW from renewable sources between 2027 and 2028. The government is also focused on expanding gas supply and modernizing existing infrastructure to offset supply […]
Ecuador has initiated the formal implementation phase of its nuclear energy program by creating the Nuclear Program Implementation Agency (NEPIU), aiming to operate its first nuclear reactor, RNE1, within approximately ten years. The government’s strategy includes integrating modular nuclear reactors to complement the national energy matrix, leveraging ongoing technical support from the International Atomic Energy
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Ecuador has sharply reduced authorized border crossings with Colombia and Peru to only Rumichaca and Huaquillas as part of intensified national security efforts targeting organized crime. This move aims to tighten control over highly porous borders known for trafficking routes, impacting legal commerce and regional economic activity while escalating diplomatic tensions with Colombia. Further developments
Ecuador’s government has energized the new Tanicuchí transmission substation in Cotopaxi, enhancing the region’s electricity infrastructure and increasing supply reliability for nearly half a million residents. This strategic development improves transmission capacity and resilience, supporting industrial and agricultural growth while mitigating risks related to volcanic activity. The substation’s integration into the national grid marks a
Ecuador continues to solidify its path towards sustainable development and climate resilience, underpinned by robust international cooperation frameworks and ambitious national policies. Key initiatives, such as the presentation of the country’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and eligibility for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, position Ecuador for significant infrastructural and socio-economic growth through 2035.
Ecuador faces a dynamic energy environment driven by fluctuating hydropower reservoir levels at Mazar and increasing demand, prompting shifts toward higher thermal generation and imports from Colombia. The government is executing measures including infrastructure upgrades and diversification plans to secure supply through 2027, while monitoring hydrological conditions affecting hydroelectric output. Between early and mid-December 2025,
Ecuador has initiated legal action against U.S.-based Progen Industries LLC, invoking the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for alleged fraud and contract breaches related to emergency power generation during the 2024 energy crisis. The case highlights systemic corruption risks within Ecuador’s energy sector and raises questions on political accountability as the government seeks
Ecuador escalates security measures by equipping its Armed Forces with advanced tactical gear, drones, vehicles, and communication systems amid a declared internal armed conflict and intensified efforts to dismantle fuel trafficking networks. The government’s firm posture against criminal organizations and illegal mining signifies sustained military modernization and targeted enforcement that will shape the nation’s security
The trial against Aquiles Alvarez, mayor of Guayaquil, and 21 other individuals and corporations linked to the illegal commercialization and distribution of petroleum products, has been rescheduled to… The trial against Aquiles Alvarez, mayor of Guayaquil, and 21 other individuals and corporations linked to the illegal commercialization and distribution of petroleum products, has been rescheduled
