Venezuela is often in darkness following blackouts caused by aging infrastructure, dependence on hydroelectric power, underinvestment, and lack of proper maintenance. Some of the areas receive up to 12 hours of power outages. Other than reliance on hydropower, the system operates efficiently with backup from gas and oil power plants. Most people turn to generators, […]
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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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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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Electric mobility in Colombia is undergoing transformation, driven by the arrival of new models and sustained sales growth. Investment from Asian and domestic brands establishes the nation as a frontrunner in embracing clean technologies and sustainable transportation. Government incentives, heightened environmental consciousness, and the growth of charging infrastructure contributed to the rise of electric mobility.
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Colombia is planning on phasing out the use of fossil fuels like gas, oil, and coal in its energy sector. However, the oil industry is experiencing significant decline due to falling private investment, stricter regulations, and increased taxation policies put in place by the Petro administration. This has led to a decrease in oil production
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Recently, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines granted Kalipa Generación a temporary concession for a wind power project in the southern region of Arequipa. The business is for the 403 MW Tanaka plant, which is designed to span the districts of Acari and Yauca in Caraveli province. The Tanaka Wind Power Project will feature 65
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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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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 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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