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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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