Acciona, a Spanish infrastructure firm, recently secured a contract to design, finance, and operate a 330 km power transmission line in Southern Peru. The $284M project includes the operation and maintenance of the system. The 220 kV transmission line will enhance electricity distribution in the region. It also includes building two new substations and expanding […]
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Peru’s ministry of energy and mines is gearing up to boost the nation’s solar capacity, targeting an extra 2.5 GW. This expansion will elevate Peru’s total solar capacity to a promising 3.1 GW. There are development plans spanning 14 solar projects across Arequipa, Moquegua, and Ica. These projects aim at strengthening the national interconnected electric
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The forthcoming industrial expo in Peru presents the manufacturing and technology sectors with a chance to expand their operations. Zelestra recently inaugurated the biggest solar facility, the 300 MW San Martín project located in Arequipa. The facility contains approximately 450,000 solar panels, producing 830 GWh annually. The initiative is supported by a long-term PPA with
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Upstream hydrocarbon investment in Peru totaled US $99.4 million in 2025, compared to the previous year. Upstream exploration remains minimal, however, which shows an investment standstill. The Peruvian government extended a tax refund benefit for exploration inputs through 2027 to provide relief for high-risk investments. There are also regulatory reforms underway with PeruPetro refining licensing
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Powering mining operations with renewable energy is crucial in enhancing operational efficiency, cutting energy costs, and meeting global demand for low-carbon minerals. Peru has the potential to lead sustainable mining for copper, zinc, silver, lithium, and gold. Resources such as solar, wind, and hydro provide clean and sustainable energy for mining operations. Mining operations are
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Increased storms and floods in Venezuela impact the power transmission and distribution infrastructure. The country is heavily dependent on hydropower and oil production to meet the energy demands. Hydroelectric power production is vulnerable to extreme weather events like floods and tropical storms. These disasters disrupt electricity generation, damage infrastructure, and worsen the country’s ongoing energy
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Venezuela has large and untapped natural gas resources and has taken initial steps in developing and exporting natural gas. Use of natural gas helps in energy mix diversification and enhances global markets to improve supply security. However, natural gas is still underdeveloped and inefficient due to infrastructural challenges and underinvestment. Additionally, about 90% of Venezuela’s
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Venezuela often experiences shifts in its energy landscapes due to political, economic, and infrastructural challenges. The country holds the largest proven oil reserves, providing over 300 billion barrels. Crude oil output has dropped from over 3 million barrels a day to under 800,000 barrels a day. This stems from underinvestment, sanctions, and aging infrastructure. PDVSA,
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With the frequent blackouts in Venezuela, households and industries are increasingly using thermoelectric generators for sustainability. The use of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) running on fossil fuels impacts the energy sector in various ways. Its widespread use raises domestic consumption of fossil fuels that strains the already declining oil production. Venezuela relies on oil exports for
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Venezuela and Brazil both have significant energy resources in oil reserves, hydropower, solar, wind, and biofuels. Recently, Brazil resumed imports of electricians from Venezuela to supply the northern state of Roraima after six years. This measure was to reduce costs and diversify energy supplies for consumers. Currently, there is no major electricity grid interconnection or
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