The rupture of the Transportadora de Gas del Perú’s natural gas pipeline impacts power plants in Peru. The 730 km duct transports Camisea gas and natural gas liquids from the Amazon to Lima on the coast. Power plants in Peru depend on upstream production infrastructure, long-distance transmission pipelines, and downstream infrastructure. The rapture led to […]
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Solar project development in Peru by Zelestra, a renewable energy company, represents a major advancement in the renewable energy landscape. The Babilonia solar PV plant is expanding utility-scale solar generation and supporting the modernization of Peru’s power infrastructure. These developments influence electricity production, grid stability, and industrial energy supply. Zelestra has been investing in large-scale
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Engie Chile has obtained environmental clearance for a new onshore wind facility in the Biobio region. The initiative has a capacity of 171.6 MW, featuring 26 turbines, each rated at 6.6 MW. It will incorporate a battery energy storage system to capture, retain, and deliver power. The construction stage is set to start in 2026,
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Power line expansion in Peru is advancing as the country strengthens its transmission infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand. Strategic investments support the expansion of the national grid and improve power reliability across diverse regions. The company owns a 138kV transmission line extending 132 km between the Aguaytia and Pucalipa substations in the Ucayali region.
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After the deflagration in a natural gas pipeline operated by Transportadora de Gas del Peru, Peru activated emergency measures through the Ministry of Energy and Mines to protect energy security and maintain continuity of services. Compressed natural gas is a primary fuel for urban bus fleets where interruptions threaten public mobility and economic productivity. The
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Korkia, a Finnish renewable energy investor, along with Chilean development partner Solar Ray, has recently obtained environmental approval for a BESS project in Chile with a capacity of 150/750 MWh. The regional environmental permitting authority approved the Paicavi BESS. The Paicavi BESS is slated to commence operations in September 2028 and is anticipated to conclude
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Chile has articulated an ambitious national lithium strategy aiming to double annual lithium output by 2034. Lithium production is important as global demand for battery metals rises with EV and energy storage energy growth. This includes preparing two new direct-award contracts for submission. Chile is also amending and advancing key contracts, including updated CEOL terms
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Chile’s power sector has transitioned toward variable renewable dominance with increased solar and wind resources in the region. However, structural transmission constraints limit energy generation and distribution. The country is hence aiming to upgrade and expand the grid to a central determinant of system efficiency, curtailment reduction, and flexibility integration. Grid transmission helps evacuate surplus
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In 2025, solar PV and wind energy in Chile achieved a historic peak, marking the greatest involvement in the National Electric System of Chile. Solar and wind energy sources contributed approximately 38% of the electricity fed into the grid. When paired with other renewable sources like hydropower, renewables met nearly two-thirds of Chile’s electricity needs.
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The Vicuna Project consists of the Josemaria deposit in San Juan Province, and the Filo del Sol in the Antofagasta region has the largest copper-focused mining investments in South America. The project has received investments that would influence structural, operational, and strategic dimensions. Mining companies operating in Chile are pursuing 100% renewable PPAs to meet
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