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Downlead clamps: Driving carbon capture in Argentina

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Argentina has been exploring carbon capture and utilization technologies driven by its energy sector, climate commitments, and potential for carbon utilization. The government is promoting blue hydrogen as a transition fuel, which needs carbon capture. For instance, YPF is partnering with Chevron and Shell to study the injection to boost oil production while storing emissions. […]

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Compression splice boosts Argentina lithium power

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With one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, Argentina has set ambitious goals to ramp up production by 75% in 2025. The country expects to produce 130,800 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). The boost in production is mainly from the new operation in Salta and expansions in Catamarca and Jujuy. Lithium is a key

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Insulator ties power Argentina’s LNG investment boom

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The Vaca Muerta shale formation enabled Argentina to export its first LNG (liquid natural gas) shipment in 2019, using a floating liquefaction unit. The move was driven by the rapid growth of natural gas production. Argentina has been working to expand its LNG export capacity, including its plans for a major onshore LNG plant in

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Ball Clevises Boost Energy Projects in Argentina

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Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation is among the world’s significant gas reserves. The country is advancing energy infrastructure projects to strengthen its power grid. It also aims to expand its gas pipeline capacity and modernize electricity transmission. Recently, the government issued a $400 million transmission tender. This new grid expansion fund aims at improving energy

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Earth Anchors Boost Argentina’s Lithium Tech Edge

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Argentina holds 21% of the world’s lithium reserves and is experiencing rapid growth due to strong global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage from renewable sources. Lithium in Argentina is sourced from salt flats, with brine extraction being the primary technique used. Significant lithium deposits are located in the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, and

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Guy Wires: Strengthening Argentina’s Renewable Grid

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Argentina has one of the highest wind and solar potentials around the world, yet renewable energy contributes to around 15% of total electricity generation. This is mainly due to the intermittent nature of wind and solar energy. There is also increased competition from fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal, which account for 65%

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Guy Wire Clamps & Chile’s Energy Auction Impact

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In 2021, Chile’s auctions achieved a record low price of $13.32/MWh for solar, among the cheapest in the world. Recently, Chile’s National Commission (CNE) published draft bidding rules for its next regulated supply auction. Officials aim to offer 1,680 GWh to be supplied for four years starting in 2027. This auction is a key mechanism

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Conductor Splices Power Chile’s Green Energy Shift

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Chile is emerging as a global green hydrogen industry, given its abundant solar and wind resources. Electrolyzers play a crucial role in the development of green hydrogen for the energy transition. Electrolyzers split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. Chile will be able to count on its first electrolyzer factories after Corfo awarded

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Drop Wire Clamps Power Chile’s Renewable Revolution

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Engie Chile is committed to closing its coal and diesel plants by 2025 and replacing them with renewables and battery storage. The company has stated its commercial operations at its 68 MW Tamay battery energy storage system. BESS Tamaya will store electricity generated by the 114 MW Tamaya photovoltaic plant on the same site. The

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Compression Splices Power Chile’s BESS Expansion

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) play a crucial role in Chile’s energy landscape, leveraging its vast resources. The Atacama Desert has plenty of solar resources and extensive wind potential. This has positioned Chile as a leader in renewable energy adoption in South America. Most renewable energy sources are intermittent; this necessitates robust energy storage solutions

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