ANDE believes subsidized tariffs will deter theft
Paraguayan state-owned power company ANDE President Martín González believes that increasing the amount of households eligible for subsidized tariffs would be an effective deterrent against power theft.
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Argentina's gas shortage sparks regional energy changes
The impact of Argentina's gas supply problems is reverberating across the Southern Cone. In particular, Power in Latin America Argentina correspondent Charles Newbery writes that it has affected both Bolivia and Chile.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Brazil's Urucu-Manaus gasline raises many questions
After stiff opposition by environmental and local pressure groups, Petrobras aims to begin construction this year on the final leg of the Urucu-Manaus gasline. Power in Latin America special correspondent Enrique Tessieri investigates whether th
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CFE to build plants through 2013
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is planning to have 63 new power plants in operation from 2004 – 2013, increasing the country's existing electricity production by 25,018
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Catamarca presses power distributor to invest
Buenos Aires—Edecat came under the gun to invest and improve electricity distribution or lose its concession in the northwestern province of Catamarca after an outage left 20,000
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Chile unveils long-range energy efficiency program
After unexpected cuts in natural gas supplies from Argentina in 2005, Chile has unveiled a long-range national energy efficiency program that aims to reduce energy consumption by
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Chilectra, Rio Maipo ink seven year supply deal
Santiago—Chilectra, Chile's largest distributor, and Compania Electrica de Rio Maipo have a signed a supply agreement in which Chilectra will supply all of Rio Maipo's power requirements
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Colombia expanding power exports to Ecuador
Bogota—Colombia exported 1.681 GWh of electricity to Ecuador in 2004, bringing in $135-mil in export revenue. It began exporting electricity to Ecuador 22 months ago, and has
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Cuba expects improved electricity output in 2005
Havana—The Cuban government is accelerating efforts to upgrade its troubled electricity infrastructure, claiming that the delivery of power will be significantly improved in 2005.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Dams store up reserves for winter gas crunch
Buenos Aires—Argentina's government has ordered natural gas-fired power plants to burn as much of the fuel as possible this summer, easing demand on hydropower plants, industry executives
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Dominican Republic looks to Trinidad for LNG
Santo Domingo—The Dominican Republic is negotiating with Trinidad and Tobago over the purchase of LNG for power generation, as part of a Dominican effort to stabilize its
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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EDEFOR wants to purchase more power from Paraguay
Higher consumption, causing blackouts in the city of Formosa, has forced northern Argentinean power utility EDEFOR to turn to Paraguay to increase power imports by 50%. EDEFOR
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Editor's Note
This is the final issue of Power in Latin America.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Electricity development not fast enough
Quito—Decreased generation brought on by a seasonal drought near the country's largest hydroelectric dam has once against increased concerns about the lack of development in Ecuador's electricity
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Eletrobras Termonuclear calls for training simulation services tender
Brazilian nuclear power operator Eletrobrás Termonuclear S.A recently announced International Tender number GCC.A/CO.I.-054/04 to contract nuclear power plant operator training simulation services for its Almirante Álvaro Alberto
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Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Emissions project opens in Brazil
The first project approved by The Clean Development Mechanism to sell carbon offsets is located in Brazil. Power in Latin America special correspondent Gordon Feller gives a run-down on the project.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Endesa to invest $3.3-bil in Latin America
Madrid—Spanish power giant Endesa plans to invest $3.3-bil in Latin America over the next four years, company Chairman Rafael Miranda said during a Chile-European Union Forum held
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Endesa, Pehuenche to fight capacity payments
Santiago—Endesa, Chile's largest generator, and its subsidiary Empresa Electrica Pehuenche have vowed to fight a decision by the government's expert panel to recalculate payment for installed capacity
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Espirito Santo to receive electricity investments
Sao Paulo—Brazil's southeastern state of Espirito Santo will receive R$300-mil ($113-mil) in investments to boost electricity generation and distribution following recent power failures.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Government approves guarantees for pipelines
Buenos Aires—Argentina's government on January 18, 2005 approved guarantees of up to $340-mil to back projects to expand two backbone pipelines this year, seen as key for
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Higher costs hit Colbun's 2004 results
Santiago—Colbun said that higher generation costs led to a drop in its profits for 2004 despite a rise in sales. The company earned 77.2-mil pesos ($132,988) during
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Is Latin America turning the corner?
Latin America has been a tough investment climate since the "perfect storm" hit in 2001/2002. However, Power in Latin America special correspondent Colin Barraclough spoke to some of the key private players in the region, and detected a note of
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Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Latin American assets for sale (Updated 2/4/05)
Latin American assets for sale (Updated 2/4/05)
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 2/4/05)
Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 2/4/05)
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Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 2/4/05)
Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 2/4/05)
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Local investors acquire Turbine Power
Buenos Aires—Three US investment funds have sold their combined 87.5% interest in Turbine Power, a 124-MW, gas-fired power plant in Rio Negro, southern Argentina, to two of
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Natural gas consumption declines in December
Sao Paulo—Brazil's natural gas consumption totaled 38-mil cu m/d in December 2004, down 5% from the average 40-mil cu m/d for the previous three months, according to
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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New Aneel head calls for stable electricity rules
Sao Paulo—Brazil's electricity regulator Aneel has appointed Jerson Kelman as its new president, replacing Mario Abdo, whose second term ended in December 2004. Kelman is only Aneel's
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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PDVSA to undertake economic and social reform
President Hugo Chavez is stepping up his drive to make the state energy company, Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), an instrument for social and economic reform in
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Parana proposes to take majority stake in Araucaria
The new governor of Parana is pushing state utility Copel to purchase a majority stake in the Araucaria power plant from El Paso. Power in Latin America special correspondent Melanie Best reports that the move may be enough to resolve the ongoin
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Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Repsol plans power plants
Buenos Aires—Spain's Repsol YPF, the largest energy company in Argentina, is considering building two natural gas-fired power plants in the western province of Neuquen, the nation's first
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Strong opposition to Angra III from government
Sao Paulo—Strong opposition from some areas of the Brazilian government has delayed a decision on the future of the Angra III nuclear power plant in Rio de
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Tender for oil and gas exploration
Jamaica has launched its first international tender for oil and gas exploration in offshore and onshore concessions that the government said could contain up to 10 Tcf
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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Trinidad to bring fourth train online by 2005
Port of Spain—The fourth unit of Trinidad and Tobago's expanding LNG production will be completed by the end of 2005, despite being delayed by a strike in
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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UTE to decide on tariff hikes
Uruguayan state-owned power company UTE plans to decide on February 15, 2005 whether to raise tariffs for medium and large consumers, according to Montevideo daily El Observador.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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World Bank supports small hydros in Peru
The World Bank has announced its support for a series of small hydro projects in Peru. Power in Latin America Washington D.C. correspondent Jane Monahan reports that the projects will also allow for the booking of emission credits.
Publication Date: FEB 2005
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AES, Total among in power plant pool
Buenos Aires—France's Total and U.S.-based AES are among the companies that joined an investment pool to construct two 800 MW power plants, using credits owed to them
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Argentina and Paraguay agree to complete Yacyretá
Argentina and Paraguay agreed to complete the massive Yacyretá hydropower plant, which is important for boosting supply for energy-short Argentina. Julio De Vido, Argentina's planning minister inked
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Bahamas to grant permit for LNG terminal
Nassau—The Bahamas government is expected to approve by February 2005 the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal by AES Corp of the US. The terminal
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Bolivia enters 2005 clouded in uncertainty
Although Bolivia's 2004 referendum provided some welcome optimism to the Southern Cone region, it is becoming apparent that the road to exploiting the country's 54 Tcf of natural gas is fraught with obstacles. Power in Latin America special corr
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Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Brazilian gas index
Brazilian gas index
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Brazilian power companies release investment plans
Sao Paulo—A number of Brazilian power companies have already disclosed their investment plans for 2005 and the coming years, showing a positive outlook for the sector. The
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Brazilian wind power projects get boost
Sao Paulo—Brazil's alternative power projects will get a significant boost in 2005 with the inauguration of a number of wind-powered plants around the country. After receiving environmental
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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CFE to build plants through 2013
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is planning to have 63 new power plants in operation from 2004 – 2013, increasing the country's existing electricity production by 25,018
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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CFLCL ordered to buy back Alliant stake in thermal plant
US-based Alliant celebrated the recent decision ordering CFLCL to buy back Alliant's 50% interest in a power plant. However, Power in Latin America special correspondent Melanie Best reports that the Botelhos are contesting the decision.
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Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Currency watch (updated 1/7/05)
Currency watch (updated 1/7/05)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Dear Power in Latin America Subscribers
We regret to inform you that Platts will be discontinuing publication of Power in Latin America with the issue dated February 4, 2005. This decision grew out
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Distributors fined $33-mil after blackouts
Buenos Aires—Argentina's federal power regulator Enre has fined electricity distributors in and around Buenos Aires $33-mil for service disruptions occurring from January 3 - 6, 2005, and
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Dominican Republic commits $65-mil
Santo Domingo—President Leonel Fernández, claiming that the rehabilitation of the troubled power sector is of "national interest," has committed his administration to paying generating companies $65-mil in
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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ENAP plans to include power station in LNG tender
Santiago—Chile's state oil company Empresa Nacional de Petroleo plans to include a liquefied natural gas-fired power station in its project to import LNG into the country from
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Editor's Note
There is some interesting news coming out of Brazil these days. Our lead story reviews the recent decision taken by an arbitration council ordering CFLCL to buy
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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El Paso continues to invest
Sao Paulo—US energy company El Paso will continue investing in Brazil, reaffirmed president Doug Foshee while in Brazil recently to discuss investments in the Paracambi thermoelectric plant
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Eletrobras Termonuclear calls for services tender
Brazilian nuclear power operator Eletrobrás Termonuclear S.A recently announced International Tender number GCC.A/CO.I.-054/04 to contract nuclear power plant operator training simulation services for its Almirante Álvaro Alberto
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Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Generators face higher costs for Argentine gas
Despite protests by Endesa, Chile's largest and predominantly hydro generator, power producers in Chile's central grid are sharing the costs of replacing natural gas with more expensive
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Government eyes 15% power rate hike for Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires—Argentina's government is considering increasing electricity rates by 15% for Buenos Aires' two distributors, ending a nearly three-year freeze that prompted an exodus of foreign investors
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Gutierrez to push for electricity reform, again
Quito—Buoyed by his party's slim majority in Congress, President Lucio Gutiérrez has vowed to resend a reform proposal meant to provide more guarantees for current and potential
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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IDB makes loan to CADAFE
The Inter-American Development Bank has announced the approval of a $5-mil loan to Venezuela to support the institutional modernization of power company Compañía Anónima de Administración y
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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IFC approves electricity services for Dominican Republic
The IFC has approved a number of energy services for the Dominican Republic, including the first wind project in the country. Power in Latin America Washington correspondent Jane Monahan outlines the project details.
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Is Pacific LNG eyeing Argentina?
Southern Peru is likely not a feasible option for Pacific LNG because of cost, and recent riots in landlocked Bolivia sent a clear message that a liquefaction plant will not be built in northern Chile. Power in Latin America special corresponden
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Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Latin America Energy Finance
Infocast will hold their Latin America Energy Finance event on February 3 – 4, 2005. The event will take place at the Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Latin American assets for sale (Updated 1/21/05)
Latin American assets for sale (Updated 1/21/05)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 1/21/05)
Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 1/21/05)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 1/21/05)
Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 1/21/05)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Mexico monthly gas postings (January, 2005)
Mexico monthly gas postings (January, 2005)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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NYMEX closing prices (January, 2005)
NYMEX closing prices (January, 2005)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Platts 5th Annual Caribbean Energy conference
Platts will hold its 5th Caribbean Energy Conference, focusing on the climate for private participation, fuel prices and LNG development in Miami on January 27-28, 2005. Some
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Platts oil assessment averages (December 2004)
Platts oil assessment averages (December 2004)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Repsol finds gas in Neuquen
Buenos Aires—Spain's Repsol YPF announced on January 7, 2005 that it has discovered natural gas at two blocks in Neuquen, Argentina's most prolific hydrocarbon basin, with initial
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Repsol to invest $400-mil in Venezuela
Madrid—Spanish oil and gas giant Repsol YPF will invest some $400-mil on the development and exploitation of the Barrancas gas field and the construction and running of
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Sheritt to expand Cuban capacity
Havana—Sherritt International of Canada, a major player in power production in Cuba, plans to expand its involvement through the construction and operation of a coal-fired generator. The
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Tractebel wins tender to sell power to Uruguay
Tractebel Energia Comercilizadora was named the winner by UTE in a tender to sell up to 500 MW of interruptible power until February 28, 2005, from Brazil
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Venezuela and China hold energy discussions
The Venezuelan and Chinese governments plan to develop upstream and downstream energy partnerships following the signing of an eight-point commercial agreement to augment links between the two
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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ANDE expects to make $79-mil profit in 2004
Paraguayan state-owned power company ANDE expects to make a 480 billion guaraní ($79-mil) profit during 2004, Asunción daily La Nación reports. ANDE's good result was boosted by
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Bolivia threatens to cut Argentina gas deliveries
Buenos Aires—Bolivia threatened on January 4, 2004 to suspend natural gas exports to Argentina unless it agrees to pay 25% more for the fuel, which would bring
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Brazil signs biodiesel plan to diversify energy matrix
With the huge cost of importing diesel to Brazil causing the government to look for alternatives, the Lula administration is pushing for the introduction of biodiesel into their fuel mix. Power in Latin America special correspondent Clare Davids
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Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Brazilian gas index
Brazilian gas index
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Chile plans new law to support LNG project
Santiago—The Chilean government is planning new legislation that would force new generators to buy natural gas from the LNG project currently planned by state oil company Empresa
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Currency watch (updated 1/7/05)
Currency watch (updated 1/7/05)
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Dear Power in Latin America Subscribers
We regret to inform you that Platts will be discontinuing publication of Power in Latin America with the issue dated February 4, 2005. This decision grew out
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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Distrocuyo makes headway in contract revision
Buenos Aires—Distrocuyo, a power transmitter in western Argentina, signed a letter of intent with the federal government on December 16, 2004 to renegotiate its concession contract.
Publication Date: JAN 2005
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