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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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Brazil, Economy, Hydropower

Axia Energia Poised for Strong 2026 Amid Rising Energy Prices and Regulatory Adjustments

Axia Energia (AXIA3) is positioned for significant operational and financial gains in 2026, driven by elevated short-term energy prices and regulatory changes. The company’s privatization reforms and efficiency gains are expected to bolster cash flows, while regulatory initiatives by ANEEL and growing demand contribute to a more dynamic market environment. Axia Energia, formerly Eletrobras, currently

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Hydropower, Paraguay, Politics

Paraguay Implements Preferential AI Electricity Tariffs and Attracts Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Investments

Paraguay is advancing rapidly as a Latin American hub for artificial intelligence and data center operations, leveraging its abundant hydroelectric power and newly introduced preferential electricity tariffs for AI and cloud computing companies. Strategic investments exceeding $500 million are underway, supported by stable, long-term energy pricing and government-led ecosystem development, positioning Paraguay as a key

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Ecuador, Hydropower, Markets

Ecuador Reincorporates 368 MW to National Grid After Maintenance at Agoyán and San Francisco Hydropower Plants

The recent completion of scheduled maintenance on Ecuador’s Agoyán and San Francisco hydroelectric facilities will return 368 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the national interconnected system by January 28, 2026. This restoration enhances system reliability amid ongoing regional energy challenges and supports national goals for stable, renewable generation. Monitoring of hydraulic resources and ongoing technical

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Colombia, Economy, Hydropower

Celsia Colombia Approves Delisting of Common Shares from BVC, Initiates Voluntary Tender Offer Process for Minority Shareholders

Celsia Colombia S.A. E.S.P., a major energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, has unanimously approved the delisting of its common shares from the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC) and the National Securities Registry (RNVE), citing low liquidity and high ownership concentration. The move is intended to reduce recurring costs and simplify the company’s equity structure while safeguarding

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Hydropower, Markets, Paraguay

Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant Sets Historic Energy Supply Record to Paraguay in 2025, Boosting National Grid and Economic Revenues

Itaipu Binacional achieved a 26.4% increase in electricity supply to Paraguay in 2025, delivering 25,768 GWh amid rising domestic consumption and industrial growth. The plant’s expanded output and operational efficiency reinforce its pivotal role in Paraguay’s energy matrix and provide critical financial inflows supporting national and regional development. The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant supplied Paraguay with

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Argentina, Hydropower, Markets

Salto Grande Dam Adjusts Water Flow Amid Declining Reservoir Levels and Reduced Discharges

The Salto Grande binational hydroelectric complex is actively managing declining river inflows and reservoir levels through controlled reductions in discharge and operational adjustments to stabilize water levels. Ongoing hydrological shifts and forecasted weather patterns suggest continued moderation of outflows and gradual normalization of river heights downstream in Argentina and Uruguay. The Technical Mixed Commission of

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Economy, Hydropower, Paraguay

Itaipú Hydroelectric Plant Increases 2025 Output, Generating Enough Energy to Power the World for a Day

Itaipú’s hydroelectric generation rose 8.6% in 2025 compared to 2024, recovering partially from a drought-impacted year. The plant’s strategic role in regional power supply remains pivotal as it supports growing energy demand in both Brazil and Paraguay and sets benchmarks for renewable energy production in Latin America. Itaipú, the third-largest hydroelectric facility globally located on

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Economy, Ecuador, Hydropower

Ecuador Adjusts Energy Mix Amid Declining Mazar Reservoir Levels, Expands Thermal Generation and Imports

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,

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