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Félix Sosa

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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.

Politics - May 21, 2026Paraguay Guarantees Power for Mega Data Center in Partnership with Taiwan, Says ANDE President

The president of the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), Félix Sosa, assured that Paraguay has the capacity to supply the energy demand of the large‑scale data center planned under the agreement with Taiwan, starting with 10 MW and potentially reaching 100 MW. The recent regulation of the non‑conventional renewable energy law is expected to support the project.

Politics - May 20, 2026Paraguay Opens Electricity Generation to Non-Hydraulic Renewable Sources with Regulatory Decree

President Santiago Peña enacted Decree No. 6034/2026, regulating Law No. 7599 on Non-Conventional Renewable Energies, breaking the state monopoly on electricity generation. ANDE has issued the tender for the first international solar energy auction in the Chaco, with a capacity of 140 MW, to be installed in Loma Plata.

Society & Health - May 19, 2026ANDE accelerates modernization with purchase of 159,000 meters and plan for 1 million smart devices

The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is advancing three tenders to acquire over 159,000 electronic meters, while studying the feasibility of purchasing up to 1 million AMI smart meters. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on in-person readings, currently performed by only 400 employees for 1.8 million customers, and to curb overbilling complaints.

Politics - May 18, 2026ANDE Evaluates Postponing Tariff Adjustment Until Conclusion of New Itaipu Annex C

Paraguay's National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is considering postponing the update of residential and commercial tariffs until negotiations with Brazil on the new Annex C of the Itaipu Treaty are concluded, expected by mid-year. The state-owned company's president, engineer Félix Sosa, stated that the final tariff will directly depend on this binational agreement, which will define the price of energy generated by the hydroelectric plant.