(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman and Piero Stewart, 4.Jan.2019) â Heard on the street and LatAmNRG briefs on Bolivia seeking natural gas deal with Peru, YPFB and Camacari inking deal for thermoelectric plant, Chinaâs Eximbank disbursing $56 million to Sinosteel in Bolivia, Mexico planning to raise electric rates for industrial and commercial consumers, and Venezuelaâs President Nicolas Maduro saying he is âvery determinedâ to boost oil production.
YPFB Signs Deal With Brazilâs Camacari For Thermoelectric Plant
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 4.Jan.2019) â Boliviaâs YPFB signed a contract with Camacari RJ for construction of a thermoelectric plant in the border city of CorumbĂĄ, in which YPFB will be a partner and supplier of natural gas.
The contract between YPFB and Camacari RJ contemplates the sale of 1.5 to 3 million cubic meters of gas over 25 years, reported online media El Diario.
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Boliviaâs YPFB Seeking Natural Gas Deal With Southern Peru
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 3.Jan.2019) â YPFB is working with the regional governments of southern Peru to provide natural gas to the highlands of that country, reported online media La RazĂłn, citing Boliviaâs President Evo Morales.
Lima is expected to send a minister soon to Bolivia to address the issue.
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Chinaâs Eximbank Disburses $56 Million To Sinosteel
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 2.Jan.2019) â Chinaâs Eximbank has disbursed about $56 million to Sinosteel related to construction of El MutĂșn steel plant, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, reported online media La RazĂłn, citing SiderĂșrgica del MutĂșn Company (ESM) President JesĂșs Lara.
El MutĂșn will produce 194,000 tons per year of rolled steel, also known as construction rods, which will serve to cover at least 50% of Boliviaâs domestic demand.
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Mexico To Raise Electric Rates For Industrial And Commercial Consumers
(Energy Analytics Institute, Jared Yamin, 31.Dec.2018) â Basic low consumption electricity rates in Mexico will be updated in 2019 based on inflation observed in the National Consumer Price Index, and are not expected to increase in real terms, while electricity rates for the industrial, commercial and services sector will increase 0.41%, reported online media El Financiero.
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Venezuela âVery Determinedâ To Boost Oil Production, Says Maduro
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 1.Jan.2019) â Venezuelaâs President Nicolas Maduro announced his government was âvery determinedâ to increase oil production as well as increase the countryâs capacity in areas such as petrochemical, gold, diamonds and coltan. His comments were made during an interview granted to journalist Ignacio Ramonet, reported online media Correo Del Orinoco.
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