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Uruguay’s National Human Rights Institution Seeks Suspension of Offshore Seismic Oil Exploration over Environmental Concerns

Uruguay faces growing legal and environmental scrutiny over the resumption of offshore seismic surveys aimed at hydrocarbon exploration. The National Human Rights Institution (INDDHH) filed a formal amparo petition demanding immediate cessation of seismic exploration citing severe environmental impacts and alleged violations of international agreements, signaling potential delays in the nation’s offshore oil sector development […]

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Argentina, Politics

Argentina’s Senate Grants Partial Approval to Comprehensive Labor Reform Ahead of Lower House Vote

Argentina’s Senate approved a comprehensive labor modernization bill with 42 votes in favor and 30 against, moving the initiative to the Chamber of Deputies for final approval anticipated during February’s extraordinary sessions. The reform introduces significant alterations to collective bargaining, indemnification, and labor litigation frameworks, setting the stage for wide-ranging impacts on employment relations and

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Infrastructure, Markets, Peru

Senace Approves Environmental Study for 500 kV Transmission Line Boosting Peru-Ecuador Electrical Interconnection

The Peruvian environmental authority Senace has approved the detailed Environmental Impact Study (EIA-d) for the 269.6 km 500 kV transmission line connecting Piura Nueva Substation to the Ecuadorian border. This approval reinforces cross-border energy integration plans, enabling more reliable power supply to northern Peru and supporting vulnerable communities. The project may catalyze further regional infrastructure

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Economy, Infrastructure, LatAm

Latin American electricity consumers demand secure supply and fair pricing amid rising risks and opportunities

Latin America’s large electricity consumers confront increasing risks from price volatility, service quality, and regulatory gaps while exploring opportunities in demand management and behind-the-meter generation. The region’s energy market dynamics in 2026 will hinge on regulatory reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and contracting strategies that enhance system security and competitiveness. A joint 2024-2025 report by associations representing

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Chile, Economy

Chilean Government Confirms Electricity Bill Increase to Cover $730 Billion Peso Debt with Distributor Subsidy Proposal

Chile’s Ministry of Economy and Energy has confirmed a new increase in residential electricity bills starting April 2026 to repay a $730 billion peso (approximately $850 million USD) debt accumulated due to tariff freezes from 2019 to 2024. The government proposes a fixed monthly charge with a targeted subsidy for the 40% most vulnerable households,

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Brazil, Economy, Infrastructure

Brazil’s Power Sector Plans Major Expansion in Flexible Thermal Capacity Amid Market Price Adjustments

Brazil’s electricity system faces escalating demand for flexible thermal generation, necessitating approximately 19 GW of new capacity by 2035, according to the Decennial Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2035) by the Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE). Market tensions over capacity auction price caps have prompted significant regulatory recalibration to secure investment and maintain grid reliability. The

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Argentina, Oil & Gas, Politics

Mendoza Launches Bidding Process for 17 Hydrocarbon Areas to Boost Conventional Oil and Gas Production

Mendoza Province has initiated a national and international bidding process for 17 hydrocarbon areas in the Neuquina and Cuyana basins, signaling increased investment interest amid challenging market conditions. The provincial government seeks to expand conventional oil and gas production by attracting new operators through a transparent, streamlined licensing framework. The Ministry of Energy and Environment

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Chile, Hydrogen, Markets

AES Andes Withdraws INNA Energy Megaproject Near Paranal Observatory, Highlighting Need for Stricter Environmental Protections in Chile

AES Andes formally abandoned the INNA project, a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility planned near the Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The decision underscores rising tensions between Chile’s push for renewable energy expansion and the preservation of its globally critical astronomical sites, indicating a need for enhanced regulatory frameworks to safeguard protected

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Chile, Economy, Infrastructure

Chile Prioritizes Electric System Resilience as Central to Energy Transition in 2026

Chile’s energy landscape is shifting focus from renewable generation capacity growth to the efficiency and reliability of electricity delivery amid rising consumption. Advances in digitalization, automation, and energy storage technologies position Chile to address infrastructure bottlenecks and grid vulnerabilities crucial for sustaining its clean energy expansion through 2030 and beyond. Chile has emerged as a

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