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hydro5 joaosaplak
Hydropower, Markets, Paraguay

Itaipú Hydroelectric Plant Sets New Record for Energy Supply to Paraguay in January 2026

Itaipú Binacional reached an unprecedented energy supply milestone in January 2026 by delivering 2,619 GWh to Paraguay’s national grid, reflecting continued growth in domestic electricity demand and reinforcing Itaipú’s strategic role in national energy security. Rising instantaneous power consumption and increased generation capacity signal expanding infrastructure demands and opportunities for further optimization in Paraguay’s power […]

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Grid6 Fre Sonneveld
Chile, Economy, Infrastructure

Chile’s Ministry of Energy Proposes Uniform Tariff and Subsidy to Address $734 Billion Pending Electricity Debt

Chile’s Ministry of Energy has advanced a proposal aimed at resolving the pending debt related to the Value Added of Distribution (VAD) from 2020 to 2024, a residual impact of the 2019 electricity tariff freeze. The government plans to present this progressive, socially targeted solution to the incoming administration as a legal and financially viable

Chile’s Ministry of Energy Proposes Uniform Tariff and Subsidy to Address $734 Billion Pending Electricity Debt Read Post »

OilGas4 Danny Burke
Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

Mercuria Nears $1 Billion Deal to Acquire Raizen’s Refinery and Gas Stations in Argentina amid Raizen’s Debt Pressures

Mercuria Energy Group is advancing talks to acquire Raizen SA’s Dock Sud refinery and a network of approximately 700 gas stations in Argentina, with the deal potentially exceeding $1 billion. The transaction would significantly expand Mercuria’s refining footprint in Argentina amid expectations of accelerated energy deregulation under President Javier Milei. Raizen’s financial distress and heavy

Mercuria Nears $1 Billion Deal to Acquire Raizen’s Refinery and Gas Stations in Argentina amid Raizen’s Debt Pressures Read Post »

hydro4 jonathan einwechter
Colombia, Hydropower, Politics

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Orders Investigation into Hydroelectric Dam Management Following Devastating Floods

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has launched an official inquiry into the management of major hydroelectric dams amid unprecedented floods in the northern and northwestern regions. The investigation targets operational decisions at Urrá and Hidroituango dams, with potential market-wide implications for energy regulation and public accountability in Colombia’s hydropower sector. President Gustavo Petro publicly accused hydroelectric

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Bolivia, Economy, Solar

Bolivia Implements Significant Residential Electricity Tariff Reductions as Energy Sector Faces Structural Challenges

Bolivia’s government has enacted tariff reductions of up to 55% for residential electricity consumers, effective retroactively from November 2025. This measure aims to deliver savings amid rising economic pressures and evolving energy sector dynamics, highlighting ongoing challenges in diversifying Bolivia’s power mix and managing subsidies. Bolivia’s government announced substantial electricity tariff cuts affecting over 2.8

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PV4 Green Voltaics Energy
Argentina, Economy, Solar

Argentina’s renewable energy sector reaches milestone with over 50% generation share amid $4.5 billion investment push through 2026

Argentina marked a historic milestone in 2025 as renewable sources surpassed 50% of the national electricity generation, sustaining momentum with over $4.5 billion projected investments through 2026. The focus shifts now to resolving transmission constraints and integrating hybrid and storage technologies to sustain growth and meet increasing demand. The progression signals greater market maturity and

Argentina’s renewable energy sector reaches milestone with over 50% generation share amid $4.5 billion investment push through 2026 Read Post »

Oil1 Zbynek Burival
Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

ADNOC Set to Join YPF-Led Argentina LNG Consortium Amid Ongoing Pampas Verdes Project Challenges

The Argentina LNG project, led by YPF with ENI, Shell, and soon ADNOC from the UAE, is advancing toward a final investment decision expected in the first half of 2026, potentially transforming Argentina into a major liquefied natural gas exporter. Meanwhile, the Pampas Verdes multipurpose hydroelectric and irrigation project in Peru remains in the structuring

ADNOC Set to Join YPF-Led Argentina LNG Consortium Amid Ongoing Pampas Verdes Project Challenges Read Post »

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BESS, Chile, Markets

Chile Advances Centralized Solar Projects Amid Transmission Constraints with Battery Storage Integration

Chile continues its renewable energy expansion through significant solar photovoltaic (PV) projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) to address grid curtailment challenges. Major investments such as the 200 MW Don Patricio project and the 192 MW Pita Solar development signal a strategic shift toward generation closer to consumption centers, mitigating transmission bottlenecks and

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br5 lara jameson
Brazil, Markets, Oil & Gas

Brazil Maintains Robust Sovereign Debt Issuance Amid Rising Energy Sector Reforms and Election Year Uncertainty

Brazil has continued its active engagement in international debt markets throughout 2025, with expectations for sustained issuance in early 2026 despite domestic political uncertainty ahead of the October presidential election. Government efforts to combine expansive fiscal policies with a tightening monetary environment and regulatory advances in the energy sector underpin investor interest and market positioning.

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