Central Puerto SA, an Argentine power generator, signed a mandate letter with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This includes financing of up to $300 million to support the roll-out of renewables and storage. These funds will advance Central Puerto’s investment plan, including the first BESS project awarded under the AlmaGBA tender. Central Puerto secured a […]
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Argentina’s liquefied petroleum gas production makes it one of the top producers in Latin America. It exports 1.2 million tons to regional markets, besides to domestic use. In July 2025, the federal government enacted changes to the LPG regulatory regime with the goal of deregulating parts of the chain and reducing direct state intervention. Key
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Argentina has made efforts to become the first Latin American country to join the Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, supported by the United States. This demonstrates the mutual commitment to deepening the civil nuclear energy partnership, advancing global energy security, and expediting the responsible deployment of advanced nuclear energy in South America. The program
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Argentina’s energy sector is transforming with distributed energy generation. It has an installed capacity of 73.7 MW and 38.4 MW in the pipeline, with more than 1000 projects. This reflects the growing interest among consumers, businesses, and policymakers in small-scale renewable energy solutions. Distributed generation refers to small-scale electricity production located where energy is consumed.
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The electric vehicle market in Argentina is gradually growing with emerging charging infrastructure companies. Domestic automakers and import policy reforms. It also stems from the growth of renewables, lithium reserves, and an emerging electric vehicle market. Electric vehicles have the potential to reshape Argentina’s transportation and energy systems. Transitioning to EVs powered by wind and
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The Salinas Grandes is the largest salt flat in Argentina, sitting within the lithium triangle along the parts of Chile and Bolivia. Lithium is a crucial component for green energy transition goals. Most of Argentina’s lithium comes from brine extraction, which involves pumping brine from underground salt flats into evaporation ponds. Letting the water evaporate
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Argentina is rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio with resources such as wind in Patagonia, solar in Jujuy, and hydro in the Andes. This attracts significant investments from international and private sector companies. Chinese companies have played a crucial role in the expansion of Argentina’s clean energy infrastructure. They provide financing and direct participation in
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Genneia, an Argentina power producer, has obtained a CNY 358.8 million loan from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Genneia will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes tied to renewable energy projects. This includes capital investment, development expenses, and operations and maintenance. The investment will pave the way for technology transfer in solar
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Peru’s ongoing rural electrification drive is as a result of increased rural electrification projects across 19 regions. Peru has made significant progress in electrification, with 95% increased energy access in urban zones. Remote highlands and Amazonian communities lag behind due to geographic, economic, and logistical barriers. Extending the traditional grid infrastructure prompts the government to
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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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