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Politics - Aug 25, 2026Sitrande suspends protest and Chamber of Deputies delays vote on energy ministry

The ANDE Workers Union (Sitrande) suspended its protest after Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies postponed the vote on the bill creating the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Hydrocarbons and announced a broad dialogue table with participation from the state utility, government, and lawmakers.

Economy - Aug 15, 2026Union accuses government of hiding Imperium's $70 per MW offer to favor Atome

The union of ANDE workers accuses the Paraguayan government of hiding an offer from the company Imperium to buy energy at $70 per MW, more than double the amount negotiated with the company Atome.

Economy - Aug 10, 2026ANDE keeps energy sale to Brazil and bond issuance stalled

Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE has kept two strategic projects stalled for years: the sale of energy from the Acaray plant to Brazil and the issuance of its own bonds, both without an official completion schedule.

Economy - Aug 5, 2026ANDE Studies New Tariff Scheme for Industries and Residences in Paraguay

ANDE is conducting studies to define a new technical, unique, and transparent tariff scheme for both industries, based on voltage level, and residences, aiming for the company's financial sustainability.

Politics - Jul 28, 2026Peña appoints new president of ANDE to unlock investments after controversy

President Santiago Peña has appointed Miguel Báez Reyes as the head of Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE, replacing Félix Sosa. The government states the move is intended to unblock investments, but unions and the opposition link it to pressure for a preferential tariff contract with the company Atome.

Infrastructure & Environment - Jul 8, 2026Paraguay Begins Talks with IAEA for Nuclear Energy Program

Paraguay has initiated talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish the foundations for a nuclear energy program, aiming to diversify its energy matrix, which is currently dominated by hydropower.

Economy - Jun 28, 2026ANDE rejects Atome's request for preferential energy tariff in Paraguay

ANDE has formally rejected Atome PLC's request for a preferential electricity tariff in Paraguay, after a technical and financial analysis concluded that it was not feasible to grant the fixed dollarized tariff of US$30 per MWh sought by the British company.

Economy - Jun 9, 2026Atome confirms $665 million investment in fertilizer plant in Villeta, but facility depends on preferential rate from ANDE

Atome PLC has finalized a $665 million investment to build a green fertilizer plant in Villeta, Paraguay, contingent upon the approval of a preferential electricity tariff by ANDE to ensure the project's financial viability.

Economy - Jun 9, 2026Paraguayan government defends preferential $30 rate for Atome

The Paraguayan government defended the preferential rate of US$30 per MWh granted to the company Atome for green fertilizer production, arguing that the figure is justified by operational efficiency and low transmission losses, while the ANDE workers' union and experts criticized the measure and pointed to regulatory weaknesses in the electricity sector.

Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 3, 2026ANDE holds public hearing for 140 MW solar photovoltaic power procurement bid in Loma Plata, Chaco

ANDE held a public virtual hearing on the international tender for the construction of a 140 MW photovoltaic solar plant in Loma Plata, in the Paraguayan Chaco, with more than 380 participants, including companies from Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.