Argentina

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

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.
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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.
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.

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

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.
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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.
Arctech Brazil has received FINAME certification from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development, making financing more accessible for its solar trackers and consolidating its role in the Latin American solar market.

Latin America’s six largest economies accelerate transition to renewables

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru significantly increase renewable electricity production, reaching nearly 70% of the regional electricity mix, according to a recent Wood Mackenzie study on Latin America's energy sector.
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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. formalizes its collaboration with UrAmerica Ltd. to strengthen Argentina’s uranium supply, aiming to secure future nuclear fuel supply chains for the U.S. market.
VMOS signs a USD 2 billion loan to finance the construction of the Vaca Muerta South pipeline, aiming to boost Argentina's energy production while reducing costly natural gas imports.