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Buenos Aires Province Awards $1.1 Billion Contract to Upgrade Power Infrastructure in Carmen de Patagones

The Buenos Aires provincial government has contracted a major electrical infrastructure project to enhance the power supply in Carmen de Patagones. The scheme includes building two new 33/13.2 kV transformer stations, tripling capacity, and connecting 3,500 new residential users, with completion expected within 2026. The Subsecretariat of Energy of Buenos Aires Province awarded the contract […]

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Argentina, Economy, Oil & Gas

Vaca Muerta Shale Drives Argentina’s Largest Energy Trade Surplus in Nearly Two Decades

Argentina’s energy sector recorded its widest trade surplus in almost 20 years in 2024, driven by significant growth in oil and gas production from the Vaca Muerta shale formation. The country’s energy exports are expected to rise further in 2025, supported by expanded pipeline capacity, government incentives, and sustained private investment, positioning Argentina as a

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Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

YPF Accelerates Asset Sales and Investment Plans to Reinforce Shale Growth Amid Legal and Market Challenges

YPF is advancing a strategic divestment of conventional, low-margin assets while scaling up investments to accelerate growth in the Vaca Muerta shale, aiming to unlock significant export potential by 2030. Legal pressures from U.S. litigation over the 2012 nationalization complicate ownership stability, amplifying urgency for YPF’s management to optimize its portfolio and financial position. Under

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Argentina, Economy, Oil & Gas

Argentina’s Energy Sector Maintains Debt Market Leadership with Large-Scale Bond Placements and Strategic Investments

Argentina’s energy industry continues to dominate corporate debt issuance, showing confidence in sustained growth led by upstream operations and shale development in Vaca Muerta. Large-scale bond placements with extended maturities and lower costs, combined with ongoing mergers and acquisitions activity, are setting the stage for steady expansion in 2026 amid cautious optimism among energy suppliers.

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Argentina, Economy, Infrastructure

Argentina’s Export Growth Moderates Amid Structural Reforms and Multilateral Support in 2026

Argentina’s exports grew by 8.4% in 2025, driven primarily by volume gains despite declining commodity prices. The upcoming year will see an accelerated inflow of funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) alongside ongoing government reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, infrastructure, and fiscal discipline to sustain export momentum and economic stabilization. Argentina’s exports expanded 8.4%

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Economy, Oil & Gas, Venezuela

PDVSA’s Revenues Decline 5-8% in 2025 Despite Increased Export Volumes Amid Sanctions and Market Discounts

PDVSA’s 2025 financial results reveal declining oil revenues driven by lower Merey crude prices and stringent U.S. sanction measures, despite a substantial rise in export volumes. The evolving export licensing constraints and discounting practices in key markets are set to continue shaping the company’s revenue trajectory in 2026. Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) recorded revenues of

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LatAm, Markets, Solar

Guyana Advances Utility-Scale Solar Expansion with $83.3 Million BID-Funded GUYSOL Program

Guyana is intensifying its shift toward renewable energy through the GUYSOL program, backed by $83.3 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Norway. The initiative aims to install 33 MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity with 34 MWh of battery storage, modernizing the country’s power grids and reducing fossil fuel dependence. Upcoming tenders and ongoing

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Brazil, Economy, Raw Materials

Ibovespa Surges Over 3% Nears 172,000 Points Amid Strong Foreign Capital Inflows and Dollar Weakness

The Brazilian equity market registered a historic rally driven by robust foreign investment and easing global geopolitical tensions. The Ibovespa index reached new record highs, with capital inflows expected to sustain momentum, supported by waning U.S. trade tensions and softer dollar dynamics. The Brazilian stock market experienced a landmark trading session on January 21, 2026,

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Brazil, Markets, Solar

CADE Approves Petrobras Joint Venture with Lightsource BP to Expand Solar Power Generation in Brazil

The Brazilian antitrust authority CADE has authorized Petrobras to acquire a 49.9999% stake in Lightsource BP’s photovoltaic assets through a jointly managed venture. This move supports Petrobras’ strategic shift toward renewable energy, aligning with its 2026-2030 low-carbon objectives and aiming to scale operational capacity with flexible solar projects and potential storage integration. CADE approved Petrobras’s

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