A major transformer failure at UTE’s subtransmission level in San Carlos led to a significant blackout impacting close to 19,000 customers in the city’s northern areas and surrounding rural zones. The incident raises questions about grid resilience and operational continuity amid increasing weather challenges and infrastructure demands. On the night of Monday, February 9, 2026, […]
The Puerto Seco del Sur project in Puno is set to transform the southern Peruvian logistics landscape by integrating regional commerce with key Pacific ports and neighboring markets in Brazil and Bolivia. Accelerated through a formal agreement between ProInversión, the Puno Regional Government, and the San Román Provincial Municipality, this initiative enhances economic decentralization and
Brazil produced an average of 4.897 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, marking the highest volume in the country’s history and representing nearly 5% of global crude oil production. With ongoing investments in pre-salt offshore developments and new FPSO platforms, Brazil is expected to lead production growth in Latin America throughout 2026,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
