- The so-called “error”
- Hope “Neuquina”.
The issue is a “headache” for the government. It requires money it does not have, implies a deepening commitment to China, and increasingly resembles a “white elephant” that consumes public resources without leaving greater benefits.
The other became “Cinderella.” Two years ago, the government of Alberto Fernandez did not dare to launch a tender for the exploitation of the dams in Komaho. Javier Maili’s administration moved forward in this direction and found more interested parties than he expected. This heralds a rain of dollars that was not even in their best plans.
The Santa Cruz dams present a problem for the national government. China has provided funding in the billions (there is talk of… 1900 million US dollars), but there are still – at least – others missing 700 million US dollars To finish the work.
The government does not say this publicly, but rather in “Low voice“Officials are far from enthusiastic. They intend to (fully) deepen the access of Chinese capital.”Romance“With the United States), in addition, they consider that the electricity that Santa Cruz can generate is more expensive than other projects.
In Komaho, the government faces the opposite situation. For the concession of four dams for a period of 30 years. I was hoping to collect 500 million US dollarsBut they whisper to him that he can arrive Ranging between US$700 million and US$800 million.
There were nine interested bidders, but there was already one who did not pass the technical background:IPS renewal.
The offer is for the Alicurá hydropower complexes (generating 1,050 MW) currently operated by AES Argentina; El Chocón (1,418 MW) and Arroito (120 MW), operated by Enel Generación; Planicie Banderita (472 MW), which was operated by Oroazul Energy and Piedra del Águila (1,440 MW), which was operated by Central Puerto.
The so-called “error”
The national government wants more provinces to join the reduction in deductions. It is intended for oil exports from “conventional” fields. Chubut Governor Ignacio Torres agreed last week with the Ministry of Economy and they were removed at a rate of 8% To send crude oil.
He appreciates the pink house Who’s next on the list? It was Claudio Vidal, the president of Santa Cruz. But a meeting between the governor and Daniel Gonzalez (Coordinating Minister of Energy and Mining) Not provided Expected results.
“It was a meeting with strong demands,” Vidal said in
“I have asked Daniel Gonzalez to mediate with ENARSA from its General Secretariat. To open the way for the reactivation of dams. The money is there and China is backing its support to complete the work. The only thing missing is for national politics to look at Santa Cruz and understand our need to resume it to generate work and energy for the country.
Gonzalez wants other oil provinces that own the majority of conventional fields (such as Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego) to enter into agreements like the one in Chubut. There, the nation decided to give up income from export rights, in exchange for increased conventional oil activity.
Vidal did not mention this issue in his tweet.
Hope “Neuquina”.
The opposite happened to the government with the Kumahoe dams.
There, to enter the tender, Michigan State University purchased Planicie Banderita. In this way, he fulfilled the requirement of “experience” in operating hydroelectric power plants, one of the conditions set by Energy to be able to participate in the competition.
Among the new stakeholders is a partnership between… Genetically (With experience in hydroelectric power plants) and Alwar. It also stands out Pampa Energyanother connoisseur of fabric. Coastal Centralwhich partners with Central port (The Miguens family and Eduardo Escasani, owner of Banco Galicia) are also participating in the race.
also Subscribed for IPS renewalone of the capitals of Central America. government sAnd she can stand her challenge Because it is not compatible with the technical background.
Bidders can submit their bids for all dams, But none of them can keep more than two.
Electricity from these rivers is generated at a lower price than thermal generation (which is gas-fueled). But it works to the advantage of operators because it is a “clean” energy source.“, which sounds good when companies go out for international loans.
Financial offers will be known tomorrow (Thursday 28), and the pre-awarding of concessions will be around December 2. And there you will be known How many million dollars? He will assemble the government.
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