GasAtacama, ElectroAndina in talks over copper mine
Santiago—BHP Billiton, one of the world's largest mining companies, is in talks with generators GasAtacama and ElectroAndina to supply electricity to its Spence copper project in northern
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Government plans to extend subsidized tariffs
The Paraguayan government appears set on raising the subsidized tariff scheme to include those that consume a monthly maximum of 150 kW, according to Public Works Minister
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Government to decide on Angra III by year-end
Sao Paulo—Brazil's government announced that it will decide on the future of the 1,350 MW Angra III nuclear power plant in Rio de Janeiro by the end
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Latin American assets for sale (Updated 11/5/04)
Latin American assets for sale (Updated 11/5/04)
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Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 11/5/04)
Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 11/5/04)
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Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 11/5/04)
Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 11/5/04)
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Meeting on gas technology
SPE will host a meeting on current issues faced by the Brazilian gas industry on November 17 – 18, 2004 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Mexico monthly gas postings (November, 2004)
Mexico monthly gas postings (November, 2004)
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NYMEX closing prices (November, 2004)
NYMEX closing prices (November, 2004)
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Officials call for link with ERCOT
A Mexican government official at Platts' 8th Annual Mexican Energy Conference said that the country expects to complete new power transmission interconnections with California, Texas, and Guatemala
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Petrobras Energia steps up investment in oil and gas
Buenos Aires—Petrobras Energia, one of Argentina's largest energy companies, plans to invest $1.4-bil in 2004 - 2007 on exploring and developing oil and natural gas reserves. The
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Petrobras considers joint gas ventures with Russians
Sao Paulo—Brazil's federal oil and gas giant Petrobras is considering a number of joint venture projects with Russian gas companies, according to local news reports. The move
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Platts oil assessment averages (October, 2004)
Platts oil assessment averages (October, 2004)
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Repsol YPF begins Termobarrancas
Caracas—Spain's Repsol YPF has begun construction of a 450 MW power plant in southwestern Venezuela that will burn locally produced natural gas. "The official start of the
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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SAESA to raise $150-mil
Santiago—Grupo SAESA plans to raise around $150-mil to help restructure the distributor's finances. In a note to Chile's securities regulator SVS, the company said that Sociedad Austral
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego to build pipelines
Buenos Aires—Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego plan to build pipelines to improve natural gas supply in the southern provinces, which would help reduce energy costs and
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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UTE predicts 4% increase in consumption
Uruguayan state owned power company Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas (UTE) expects power consumption to grow by 4% in 2004. The forecast, which was made
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Uruguay moves hour ahead to save electricity
On the recommendation of state-owned power group UTE, Uruguay's executive branch has decreed to set clocks ahead by one hour, in an attempt to soften the impact
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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Xcel sells Chubut
Buenos Aires—Xcel Energy International has sold Energia del Sur, a power generation holding company in Chubut, as parent company Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy leaves Argentina to focus on
Publication Date: NOV 2004
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16th National Seminar on electricity distribution
The event is organized by Ceb and will take place in Brazilia on November 21 – 24, 2004.
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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16th National Seminar on electricity distribution
The event is organized by Ceb and will take place in Brazilia on November 21 – 24, 2004.
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ANDE reports continued high power consumption
Power consumption in Paraguay continued to grow by 7% each month up to August 2004 from a year ago, thanks to higher usage by the agricultural manufacturing
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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ANDE reports continued high power consumption
Power consumption in Paraguay continued to grow by 7% each month up to August 2004 from a year ago, thanks to higher usage by the agricultural manufacturing
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Analysts skeptical of energy reform proposal
Mexico City—Just when it appeared that all hope for energy reform were dead and buried in Mexico—at least until the next administration takes over at the end
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Analysts skeptical of energy reform proposal
Mexico City—Just when it appeared that all hope for energy reform were dead and buried in Mexico—at least until the next administration takes over at the end
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Argentina auctioning Patagonia power line
Argentina's Energy Secretariat plans to call bidding for a $120 million power line project in Patagonia, in December 2004. The project will be auctioned in three parts,
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Argentina auctioning Patagonia power line
Argentina's Energy Secretariat plans to call bidding for a $120 million power line project in Patagonia, in December 2004. The project will be auctioned in three parts,
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Argentina races to plug energy shortfall
Even though the Argentine government is taking steps to secure additional supply of electricity and natural gas, the outlook for 2005 remains shaky. Power in Latin America Argentina correspondent Charles Newbery spoke to a number of players in t
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Argentina races to plug energy shortfall
Even though the Argentine government is taking steps to secure additional supply of electricity and natural gas, the outlook for 2005 remains shaky. Power in Latin America Argentina correspondent Charles Newbery spoke to a number of players in t
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Blackout in northeast
Sao Paulo—Electric sector analysts say that Brazil needs $500-bil in investments up to 2030 to meet energy needs and avoid blackouts like the one witnessed in late
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Blackout in northeast
Sao Paulo—Electric sector analysts say that Brazil needs $500-bil in investments up to 2030 to meet energy needs and avoid blackouts like the one witnessed in late
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Brazilian gas index
Brazilian gas index
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Brazilian gas index
Brazilian gas index
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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CVG-Edelca branches out
Caracas—Venezuelan state hydro power producer CVG-Edelca plans to branch into fossil generation with a 1,000 MW plant, the company's president said. "We hope to get the relevant
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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CVG-Edelca branches out
Caracas—Venezuelan state hydro power producer CVG-Edelca plans to branch into fossil generation with a 1,000 MW plant, the company's president said. "We hope to get the relevant
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Consumption creating new concerns of shortages
Sao Paulo—Brazil's power consumption in September 2004 reached record highs, spurred on by industrial usage, and raised concerns of power shortages by 2008. According to data released
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Consumption creating new concerns of shortages
Sao Paulo—Brazil's power consumption in September 2004 reached record highs, spurred on by industrial usage, and raised concerns of power shortages by 2008. According to data released
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Costa Rica caught between privatization and the status quo
On a recent trip to Costa Rica, Power in Latin America Washington D.C. correspondent Jane Monahan saw firsthand a country at a crossroads. With the recent signing of the CAFTA agreement with the US, Costa Rica is obligated to open its electricit
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Costa Rica caught between privatization and the status quo
On a recent trip to Costa Rica, Power in Latin America Washington D.C. correspondent Jane Monahan saw firsthand a country at a crossroads. With the recent signing of the CAFTA agreement with the US, Costa Rica is obligated to open its electricit
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Cuban energy and mining minister fired over crisis
Havana—Cuba's current electricity crisis has so far claimed Marcos Portal Leon, the high-riding minister responsible for electricity, who was fired for not preventing the crisis. Portal was
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Cuban energy and mining minister fired over crisis
Havana—Cuba's current electricity crisis has so far claimed Marcos Portal Leon, the high-riding minister responsible for electricity, who was fired for not preventing the crisis. Portal was
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Currency watch (updated 10/8/04)
Currency watch (updated 10/8/04)
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Currency watch (updated 10/8/04)
Currency watch (updated 10/8/04)
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Decision not to export natural gas draws criticism
Sao Paulo—The Brazilian government's decision not to export natural gas, now or anytime in the future, has been criticized by analysts as short sighted. The government argues
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Decision not to export natural gas draws criticism
Sao Paulo—The Brazilian government's decision not to export natural gas, now or anytime in the future, has been criticized by analysts as short sighted. The government argues
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Edelnor extends contract to Minera Michilla
Santiago—Generator Empresa Electrica del Norte Grande has renegotiated a power supply contract with mining company Minera Michilla. In a note to security regulator SVS, Edelnor said that
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Edelnor extends contract to Minera Michilla
Santiago—Generator Empresa Electrica del Norte Grande has renegotiated a power supply contract with mining company Minera Michilla. In a note to security regulator SVS, Edelnor said that
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Editor's Note
We have two stories running in this issue of Power in Latin America that include arguments from opponents to the liberalization of national electricity assets. In our
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Editor's Note
We have two stories running in this issue of Power in Latin America that include arguments from opponents to the liberalization of national electricity assets. In our
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Electricity council head facing criminal lawsuit
Quito—A dispute between the central government and different groups of leaders in the coastal city of Guayaquil over its biggest electric company has led to criminal charges
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Electricity council head facing criminal lawsuit
Quito—A dispute between the central government and different groups of leaders in the coastal city of Guayaquil over its biggest electric company has led to criminal charges
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Energy firms continue to dip into debt market
Buenos Aires—Energy companies in Argentina are starting to hit the debt markets again, nearly three years after the country's economic collapse and a massive regulatory shake-up cut
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Energy firms continue to dip into debt market
Buenos Aires—Energy companies in Argentina are starting to hit the debt markets again, nearly three years after the country's economic collapse and a massive regulatory shake-up cut
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Fernandez to reform Dominican electric sector
After assuming the Presidency in August 2004, Lionel Fernandez has taken steps to solve the electricity crisis in the Dominican Republic. It has not been lost on observers that he has a specific interest in rectifying the situation, as he privat
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Fernandez to reform Dominican electric sector
After assuming the Presidency in August 2004, Lionel Fernandez has taken steps to solve the electricity crisis in the Dominican Republic. It has not been lost on observers that he has a specific interest in rectifying the situation, as he privat
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Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Generators squabble over capacity payments
Santiago—Chile's largest generation companies are locked in a dispute over how to parse out capacity payments, after changes to the peak consumption period. In September 2004, a
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Generators squabble over capacity payments
Santiago—Chile's largest generation companies are locked in a dispute over how to parse out capacity payments, after changes to the peak consumption period. In September 2004, a
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Germany's MVV to spend $80-mil on wind projects
Rio de Janeiro—Eternegy, a unit of Germany's MVV Energie, plans to spend $80-mil to build two wind-power projects in Southern Brazil beginning in 2005, energy officials from
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Germany's MVV to spend $80-mil on wind projects
Rio de Janeiro—Eternegy, a unit of Germany's MVV Energie, plans to spend $80-mil to build two wind-power projects in Southern Brazil beginning in 2005, energy officials from
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Government appears to approve $50-mil gas plants
The Uruguayan government has given the nod to state-owned power company UTE to build two single-cycle gas-fired plants costing jointly about $50-mil, to ensure that the country
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Government appears to approve $50-mil gas plants
The Uruguayan government has given the nod to state-owned power company UTE to build two single-cycle gas-fired plants costing jointly about $50-mil, to ensure that the country
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Itaipú says new units will come on line in 2H05
The two new 700 MW turbines for block 9A and 18A at Itaipú, which were supposed to be operational in 2H04, will come on line by October
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Itaipú says new units will come on line in 2H05
The two new 700 MW turbines for block 9A and 18A at Itaipú, which were supposed to be operational in 2H04, will come on line by October
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Latin American assets for sale (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American assets for sale (Updated 10/22/04)
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Latin American assets for sale (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American assets for sale (Updated 10/22/04)
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Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 10/22/04)
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Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American currency and ratings watch (Updated 10/22/04)
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Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 10/22/04)
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Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 10/22/04)
Latin American mergers and acquisitions (Updated 10/22/04)
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Meeting on challenges of gas technology
SPE will host a meeting on current issues faced by the Brazilian gas industry on November 17 – 18, 2004 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Meeting on challenges of gas technology
SPE will host a meeting on current issues faced by the Brazilian gas industry on November 17 – 18, 2004 in Rio de Janeiro.
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Mexico looks to local companies for natural gas
Mexico City—Taking advantage of new rules, Mexican companies are planning bids for development of blocks in the Burgos gas basin in partnership with foreigners. Mexican companies played
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Mexico looks to local companies for natural gas
Mexico City—Taking advantage of new rules, Mexican companies are planning bids for development of blocks in the Burgos gas basin in partnership with foreigners. Mexican companies played
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Mexico monthly gas postings (October, 2004)
Mexico monthly gas postings (October, 2004)
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Mexico monthly gas postings (October, 2004)
Mexico monthly gas postings (October, 2004)
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NYMEX closing prices (October, 2004)
NYMEX closing prices (October, 2004)
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NYMEX closing prices (October, 2004)
NYMEX closing prices (October, 2004)
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New expert panel extends hours of peak demand
Santiago—A panel of experts in the electricity sector set up by the government to rule on controversial areas of regulation has called for the peak demand periods
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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New expert panel extends hours of peak demand
Santiago—A panel of experts in the electricity sector set up by the government to rule on controversial areas of regulation has called for the peak demand periods
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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Node price to rise from November 2004
Santiago—Chile's national energy commission said on October 7, 2004 that node prices on the country's central grid would rise to 27,613 pesos/kWh ($45/kWh) from November 2004. The
Publication Date: OCT 2004
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