Argentina

Buenos Aires raises biofuel prices for the domestic market

Argentina increased regulated prices for ethanol and biodiesel used in mandatory blending, directly impacting the local industry and domestic fuel market.

Argentina appeals $16.1bn judgment linked to YPF nationalisation

Argentina seeks to overturn a U.S. court ruling ordering it to pay $16.1bn to two YPF shareholders after the 2012 partial expropriation of the oil group.

Bolivia allows private fuel imports to address supply crisis

Facing a persistent fuel shortage and depleted foreign reserves, the Bolivian parliament has passed an exceptional law allowing private actors to import gasoline, diesel and LPG tax-free for three months.
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Bolivia: Paz prepares energy overhaul, lithium and gas transit reforms

The president-elect outlines a pro-market agenda: gradual reform of fuel subsidies, review of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) lithium contracts, and monetization of gas transit between Argentina and Brazil, prioritizing supply stabilization.

Argentina puts 44% of Nucleo Electrica SA’s capital up for sale as part of its reform

The Argentine government launches a national and international tender to sell 44% of Nucleo Electrica SA, continuing its policy of economic withdrawal through capital markets.

Terra Innovatum signs agreement with Argentina’s Conuar for SOLO nuclear reactor components

Terra Innovatum has signed a memorandum of understanding with Conuar for the supply of key components for the industrial production of its SOLO micro-modular reactor, marking a strategic move into the South American market.
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Argentina targets Brazil for gas exports despite Bolivian fees

Argentina aims to boost gas sales to Brazil by 2030, but high transit fees imposed by Bolivia require significant public investment to secure alternative routes.

CATL deploys TENER Stack system in Brazil to accelerate regional expansion

CATL unveiled in São Paulo its new 9MWh TENER Stack system, designed for the South American market, responding to rising demand for energy storage driven by the growth of renewable energy.

Nano Nuclear partners with Dioxitek to strengthen Argentina’s nuclear supply chain

Nano Nuclear Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dioxitek, Argentina’s only uranium supplier for nuclear fuel, to assess the development of local conversion and enrichment capacities.
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Brazil Mobilizes $1 Billion for 65 Hydropower Plants

A landmark auction in Brazil allocates 815 MW to medium-sized hydroelectric plants, with grid injection scheduled from 2030.

YPF Transfers Seven Oil Zones to Terra Ignis to Refocus Its Assets

YPF transfers management of seven conventional zones to Terra Ignis, marking a key step in its strategy to refocus on higher-value projects.

U.S. Court Halts Transfer of 51% of YPF Shares to Creditors

A New York appeals court has temporarily frozen the enforcement of a ruling ordering Argentina to transfer 51% of YPF’s capital, pending review of the appeal filed by Buenos Aires.
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CATL Suspends Lithium Mine in China : Prices Surge 8%

The suspension of Jianxiawo mine after its mining permit expired removes 65,000 tonnes of annual production from the saturated global market.

TotalEnergies sells two strategic Vaca Muerta blocks to YPF for USD 500 mn

TotalEnergies completed the sale of its 45% stake in two unconventional hydrocarbon concessions to YPF in Argentina for USD 500 mn, marking a key milestone in the management of its portfolio in South America.

Brazil’s oil industry plans over $110bn in total natural gas investments

In response to the energy transition, Brazil’s oil majors are accelerating their gas investments. It is an economic strategy to maximise pre-salt reserves before 2035.
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Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs but spares oil and iron

Washington imposes massive duties citing Bolsonaro prosecution while exempting strategic sectors vital to US industry.

Petrobras Cuts Natural Gas Prices by 14% to Boost Brazilian Industry

The state-owned oil company adjusts its rates amid falling oil prices and real appreciation, offering up to $132 million in savings to distributors.

Union strikes at Vaca Muerta put Argentine oil production under pressure

Two separate strikes in the Vaca Muerta region threaten to disrupt oil and gas production after historic records, with unions protesting layoffs and unpaid wages in a rapidly expanding sector.
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The International Court of Justice opinion increases legal risks for fossil fuel projects

The advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice increases legal exposure for states and companies involved in the licensing or expansion of oil and gas projects, according to several international law experts.

The United States sides with Argentina in YPF dispute

The U.S. government has supported Argentina’s request for a temporary suspension of an order to hand over its stake in YPF, a 16.1 billion USD judgment aimed at satisfying creditors.

TotalEnergies launches the Fenix Project

TotalEnergies launches the Fenix Offshore Gas Project in Argentina. The company is strengthening its position in the country.

IAEA highlights Argentina’s efforts

The IAEA conducted a successful mission to Argentina. The Agency notes a commitment to nuclear safety.

Argentina Lithium Expands Lithium Research

Argentina Lithium announces the expansion of its lithium exploration project in Salar de Antofalla, Argentina.
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