After returning $1 billion in U.S. offshore wind licenses to redirect capital to oil and gas, TotalEnergies is evaluating entry into the South Atlantic deepwater block where YPF and ENI are betting on a Namibia-style pre-salt play — and no company reads that geology with more authority
Morten Wierod laid out three structural drivers of accelerating electricity demand at CERAWeek — and called on industry to act before grid infrastructure falls behind
The successful operation by Loginter and Vestas at the Port of Bahía Blanca strengthens the terminal’s position as a strategic logistics hub for the arrival of wind turbines and components, supporting the expansion of renewable energy in Argentina.
Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a period of strong dynamism, with local and multinational players vying for leadership. Major international developers are playing an increasingly prominent and decisive role, aiming to reshape the country’s energy landscape.
The Trump administration is betting on a strategic reserve of critical minerals to counter China’s dominance, shield its supply chain and reshape the global balance of key resources for the energy transition and defense.
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) signed a nonbinding agreement with McEwen Copper to evaluate its participation in financing the Los Azules project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, with a focus on ESG standards, technological innovation and long-term stability.
It could lead to the creation of the world’s largest mining company, with a combined market value exceeding $200 billion, surpassing even BHP. The merged group would be a world-class player in copper.
It began early operations with 140 MW online. The project involved a $180 million investment and features 400,000 solar panels. The electricity generated will be integrated into the Mercado a Término de Energía Renovable (MATER).
With this signing, the privatization process enters its final phase, enabling the operational transition to private hands and securing revenues of US$706,885,298.49 for the national treasury
It will be allocated to two projects. One is the installation of 150 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Nuevo Puerto power plant. The other is the acquisition of Piedra del Águila.
Argentine gas exports to Brazil are already operational, albeit at modest initial volumes, with significant growth projected through 2030. Routes and methods for scaling up are under consideration.
With resources that place it among the world’s 10 largest undeveloped copper deposits — more than 13 million metric tons of measured and indicated copper, 32 million ounces of gold and 659 million ounces of silver — Vicuña represents the largest greenfield copper discovery in the past 30 years.
With Los Azules approved under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), and El Pachón and Agua Rica–MARA also submitted to that framework, Argentina is positioning itself as a major player on the global mining map.
Genneia expanded its presence in the green bond market and strengthened its access to long-term financing.
The company’s total revenue climbed to US$233.9 million, up 30% from the second quarter and 26% above the third quarter of 2024, with energy sales accounting for 92.1% of the total (US$215.3 million).
