A Chilean solar plant, the 103 MW Huatacondo solar plant, and its 98 MW/312 MWh BESS have been offline following a cyberattack. At the same time, RNE requested the forced disconnection of the 220/23 kV TR1 transformer at the Santa Rita substation, citing a cyberattack. Chile should put up measures to enhance security in grid
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Peru intends to increase yearly copper output by approximately 1 million metric tons via new mining initiatives. Chinese and American firms are investing in the race for essential minerals in South America. The government of Peru is dedicated to eliminating 100 permitting requirements in the mining industry to draw in these investments. Aside from its
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Large-scale mining in Chile is moving toward a new and more efficient operating standard with lower emissions. ABB warns that declining ore grades, electrification of fleets, and the widespread use of desalinated water will increase the power consumption of mining operations. The company highlights the importance of medium-voltage distribution technologies, including switchgears and digital protection
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PetroTal, a crude producer in Peru, filed environmental documents to optimize production at block 96 in the northern jungle regions of Loreto. It has proposed US $83.5-83.6 million to focus on increasing oil-production efficiency. This proposal will make greater use of the existing infrastructure. The objective of the project is the relocation of four planned
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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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Argentina has high potential and resources for solar energy generation, especially in the Andes and Cauchari regions. Mundo Marino covers 80% of its electricity demand with renewable energy from the El Quemado Solar Park in Mendoza. The solar park has an installed capacity of 305 MW and represents 11% of the country’s solar power. With
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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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Innergex, a Canadian independent power producer, has secured $156 million in financing for renewable energy and battery storage assets in Chile. This includes support for two standalone battery energy storage systems and the refinancing of existing wind, hydro, and solar projects. The two battery projects in northern Chile will have a combined capacity of 62
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BHP plans to sell about US$1.5 billion in power transmission assets in Chile, including 1,000km of transmission lines. These transmission lines supply electricity to its Escondida, Spence, and Cerro Colorado copper operations. BHP is also pursuing large-scale investments in Chilean copper production. Much of the investment will be directed to mine expansions, concentrator upgrades, renewable
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