Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CChEN) authorized a joint venture between state-owned miner Enami and Rio Tinto to extract 1.2mn metric tonnes of lithium metal from its project by 2060. This represents the largest lithium mining extraction permit ever granted outside of the Atacama region, according to Enami. The project is estimated at $3.2 million capex […]
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Colbún, Chile’s energy company, has started operations at a solar-powered green hydrogen facility in the Nehuenco thermoelectric complex. This move replaces fossil-based hydrogen used in generator cooling. The $1.6 million project operates independently from the national grid and uses PV power to produce hydrogen for the cooling system of its generators. The project includes a
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Argentina possesses significant potential to host the inaugural Stargate initiative in South America, fueled by renewable energy. This infrastructure would establish Argentina as a leader in artificial intelligence both regionally and globally, stimulate economic growth, and enhance opportunities nationwide. OpenAI and Sur Energy have entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to investigate a large-scale
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Argentina’s government is working on a series of projects relevant to the hydrocarbon sector. The Senate of Argentina and the Chamber of Deputies are considering a new bill that would liberalize aspects of the biofuels market. This will allow major firms to participate, lift some price controls, and increase blend mandates. The reform aims to
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The Cuyo region in Argentina is revolutionizing the mining sector that extends beyond traditional extraction methods. With the upcoming annual Argentina Mining Cuyo 2025 conference, the country should expect technological innovation, government policy, and international investment to intersect to reshape the mining landscape. The region offers proximity to Pacific export routes while maintaining lower operational
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Central Puerto SA, Argentina’s power producer, has recently entered into a five-year contract to provide renewable energy to Axion Energy’s refinery located in Campana, Buenos Aires. According to the new agreement, 25% of the power usage by the refinery will be sourced from renewables, amounting to 60 GWh annually. The power will be sourced from
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Bolivia and Brazil are adopting efforts to integrate the power grids of South America better to reduce emissions and increase energy security. The power grid connects Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Venezuela. Bolivia integrating with Brazil allows the countries to access Bolivia’s growing renewable energy capacity. This eases the two-way electricity trade to ensure surplus energy
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In September, Bolivia achieved the highest generation of wind energy, generating 56.6 GWh. The country has four wind power plants operated by the national Electricity Company, including the Qollpana wind farm in Cochabamba and the Warnes, San Julian, and El Dorado wind farms in Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz wind farms contribute to 108 MW
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Recently, Bolivia has been battling with a fuel shortage, with insufficient funding to import fuel. Bolivia’s production of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas has also declined due to the depletion of mature fields. Fuel shortages disrupt agriculture, transportation, and food security; strain government finances; and lead to political and social unrest in the country. The
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A Canadian company, ClimeSol, has successfully connected Bolivia’s largest private solar power plant to the national grid. The 3 MW solar facility in the Bolivian lowlands is operational and supplying clean energy to the power network. This project signifies a significant step forward in Bolivia’s effort to diversify the energy mix and reduce reliance on
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