The Brazilian unit of the Portuguese electric group EDP Energias de Portugal SA plans to invest BRL 450 million to expand and modernize the power transmission lines and substations. EDP’s investment will create the conditions to meet the growing demand from data centers, high-tech industries, and the agribusiness sector. This planned investment is also part […]
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Recently, Ecopetrol announced that through its subsidiary Ecopetrol Investments do Brasil Ltda, it has completed the acquisition of a controlling interest equal to 51% of the voting capital share of Brava Energia. This acquisition strengthens the position of a major regional economy company in the oil and gas markets. The transaction also gives Ecopetrol exposure
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Neoenergia is mobilizing schools for the 2026 National Energy Efficiency Olympiad (ONEE) to help students and more people understand the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability. This initiative can contribute to Brazil’s long-term electricity-sector efficiency by building consumer awareness and strengthening collaborations between utilities and communities. Communities will learn how electricity is generated, distributed, and
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Alumina is a substance utilized in electrical transmission and distribution, renewable energy devices, construction, and industrial machinery. The aluminum production, energy infrastructure, and low-carbon industrial development are interconnected in Brazil’s refining industry. The country’s renewable energy sources offer a chance to lower the carbon intensity of alumina manufacturing. Nonetheless, alumina output in the nation was
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Siemens Energy and SBM Offshore recently selected Siemens Energy to supply recently selected by SBM Offshore to provide power generation and gas compression systems for Petrobras’ platforms in Brazil’s Sergipe-Alagoas basin. The equipment will be installed on floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels serving two platforms, P-81 and P-87. Both of these FPSOs will
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Brazil’s energy storage market is transitioning from a demonstration-focused industry to a sustainable and operational sector. An increasing number of developers, utility firms, industrial clients, and renewable energy businesses are putting money into extensive battery storage to enhance grid dependability and incorporate renewable energy sources. The rise in orders for battery systems indicates the increasing
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Argentina’s distributed solar capacity grew from 118.6 MW at the end of 2025 to 159.5 MW in 2026. The country added 40.9 MW of distributed generation capacity in the first half of 2026. This growth reflects the growing role of distributed renewable energy, including solar PV systems. Distributed generation reduces dependence on centralized power plants
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Argentina has awarded 20 battery energy storage system (BESS) projects to five developers under the AlmaSADI tender. This project has an estimated investment of $700 million to strengthen the national grid outside the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. The 20 projects total 700.5 MW across nodes of the SADI. The projects are across seven regions: Buenos
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YPF, Argentina’s state-owned energy giant, announced it signed a letter of intent with Tesla to explore partnerships on fast-charging infrastructure, battery energy storage, and other technologies. This shows Argentina’s goals for expansion and decarbonization. Despite the agreement being non-binding, it establishes a framework for evaluating projects that could reshape the electric mobility ecosystem. Argentina also
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The growth of mining linked to the energy transition will increase the sector’s energy consumption in Latin America. This is while Chile positions itself as one of the main focal points of regional electricity demand due to its leadership in copper and lithium. The global energy transition marked by the advance of electromobility, renewable energies,
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