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Brazil advances energy sovereignty with Petrobras investments, naval construction and renewable refinery plans amid energy transition efforts

Brazil is reinforcing its energy sovereignty through major investments led by Petrobras, supported by government initiatives to boost naval and offshore industries while advancing renewable fuel production and expanding the transition to cleaner energy sources. The ongoing modernization of infrastructure, including the construction of new maritime support vessels and the transformation of a key refinery […]

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Biofuels, Brazil, Markets

Petrobras Commences R$ 6 Billion Investment to Establish Brazil’s First Biorrefinery at Riograndense Refinery

Petrobras has initiated a R$ 6 billion project to convert the Riograndense Refinery in Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, into Brazil’s pioneering biorrefinery focused on producing fuels and petrochemical inputs solely from renewable feedstocks. Complementing this, the company also embarked on a R$ 2.8 billion investment program to renew and expand its maritime logistics

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Ecuador, Infrastructure, Markets

Ecuador Advances Electrical System Recovery with 250 MW Restored and 600 MW Added in 2025; Expands Capacity in 2026-27

Ecuador’s government accelerated recovery and expansion of the national electrical system through significant rehabilitation and new generation projects, consolidating supply reliability amid hydrological variability. The trajectory for 2026 and 2027 includes further recovery of thermal and hydroelectric units, introduction of renewable capacity, and rental agreements enhancing operational flexibility. In 2025, Ecuador’s Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador

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Markets, Oil & Gas, Venezuela

Batista Brothers Position Themselves in Venezuelan Billion-Barrel Oil Project Amid US Sector Revitalization Plans

The Batista brothers are strategically aligning to capitalize on a Venezuelan oil project with estimated reserves of one billion barrels, potentially benefiting from recent US initiatives to revive the South American nation’s energy sector. Their involvement, primarily through associated commercial partners and their energy company Fluxus, signals a cautious but opportunistic entry as political stability

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Chile, Infrastructure, Markets

Devastating wildfires in Chile’s Ñuble and Biobío regions cause 19 deaths, massive evacuations, and extended state of catastrophe

The wildfires ravaging southern Chile’s Ñuble and Biobío regions continue to escalate with 19 confirmed fatalities and over 50,000 evacuations as of January 19, 2026. The government’s declaration of a state of catastrophe coupled with heightened temperatures and strong winds suggests ongoing challenges in containment, prompting increased military involvement and coordinated response efforts between current

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Brazil, Infrastructure, Markets

Gas Natural Açu Advances Bond Sale Amid Brazil’s Easing Inflation and Robust Economic Signals

Brazil’s largest thermal power operator Gas Natural Açu (GNA) has initiated a two-part sale of local infrastructure bonds to refinance investments, reflecting continued confidence in the country’s energy infrastructure despite fiscal constraints. Concurrently, Brazil’s inflation data showing a faster-than-expected slowdown and resilient economic activity are fostering expectations of central bank easing and potential stock market

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Paraguayan Kaizen Energy Commits to Expand Cutral Co Solar Park to 30 MW in Neuquén, Argentina

Paraguayan renewable energy firm Kaizen Energy has initiated its first international project with a 30 MW solar park expansion in Cutral Co, Neuquén. The move aligns with Argentina’s broader energy transition goals, leveraging Neuquén’s favorable regulatory and technical conditions to boost local renewable capacity and economic opportunities. Kaizen Energy S.A.E.C.A., a Paraguayan company specializing in

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Brazil, Markets, Raw Materials

Canadian and American Firms Advance Rare Earths Development and Refining Projects in Brazil

Canadian rare earth miners Aclara Resources and Resouro Strategic Minerals have established partnerships with American technology and research firms to advance rare earth extraction and refining in Brazil, targeting strategic autonomy from Chinese dominance. These collaborations focus on developing AI-driven processing, pilot plants, and integrated refining capacities aimed at creating highly pure rare earth oxides

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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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