Peru ranks as the world’s second-largest copper producer and possesses abundant mineral resources that bolster renewable energy. It additionally generates lithium, which is an essential element in the lithium battery recycling sector. Peru is constructing a lithium battery recycling facility with a capacity of 500 kg/h, offering a chance to meet the increasing need for […]
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The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has registered 20 authorization requests for geothermal projects. This is particularly true in the southern regions of Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna. There are initiatives projected to be operational by 2026 or 2027 with combined investments. Geothermal power provides a continuous energy supply, unlike solar and wind energy. Geothermal
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Peru has shown significant interest in the use of renewable energy, and biomass has been a promising source. Biomass energy is obtained from the decomposition of organic matter, whether of plant or animal origin. This energy is mainly generated from agricultural, forestry, and urban waste. Some of the examples include rice straw, sugarcane bagasse, coffee
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Zelestra, a global clean energy developer, and Celepsa signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support the construction of a 238 MWdc solar PV plant in Peru. The PPA secures the supply of 450 GWh of renewable energy annually from Zelestra to Celepsa. The deal expands Zelestra’s contracted solar PV portfolio in Peru to
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Argentina is set on an ambitious journey to transform its energy and mining sectors with at least 11 large-scale projects in the planning stages. This follows the economic reforms aiming to increase production and revenue from exports of key commodities. The country mostly mines for lithium, gold, silver, copper, and natural gas. It can reach
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Argentina is becoming a budding natural gas leader due to its geological advantages, expanding infrastructure, and a strategic pivot towards more sustainable energy options. Natural gas is influencing the transition by fortifying the grid with advanced shale extraction technology. Ongoing investment in infrastructure and sustainable environmental practices helps establish the nation as a leader in
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With abundant renewable energy sources and massive oil and gas reserves, Argentina could stabilize its electrical grid. The infrastructure is built around a diverse energy matrix including natural gas, hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, renewables, and oil production. Argentina’s grid infrastructure faces challenges including aging infrastructure, regional imbalances in electricity access, and subsidy pressures on the
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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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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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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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