How much will Argentina's energy plan cost?

The country will also target 5,000 kilometres of new transmission lines, an 8% reduction in overall energy demand, and one gigawatt (GW) of distributed generation, with the government putting the plan’s estimated costs at US$86.6 billion. These targets represent a potentially significant shift for Argentina’s energy mix.

Why does Argentina have a high energy demand?

Argentina is commissioning large projects in both the generation and transmission sectors to meet rising electricity demand. In addition, equipment and transportation bottlenecks have limited growth in Argentina's oil and natural gas production.

What role does Argentina play in the energy sector?

Given the current economic challenges, Argentina's federal and provincial governments continue to have a significant role in the energy sector. The Argentine government views the oil and natural gas sector as a major driver of exports and a way to generate revenue.

How much energy does Argentina consume in 2022?

Argentina's total energy consumption was 3.45 quads in 2022, lower than the 3.57 quads consumed in 2012 (Figure 1). The reduction in energy consumption was curbed by a 0.5% annual decline in the country's gross domestic product per capita, adjusted for inflation, between 2012 and 2022 (Figure 2).

How many megawatts of electricity does Argentina have?

This allows traditional electricity buyers, from homeowners to industrial plants, to become producers. The latest report on distributed generation in Argentina, published in May, showed 23.2 megawatts of installed capacity. The energy transition plan sets a goal for this figure to reach one gigawatt.

How has energy production changed in Argentina?

Following a 20% cumulative decline between 2004 and 2014 in energy production, Argentina’s energy production began to increase in 2015. From 2015 to 2022, energy production grew by an annual average of 2%—primarily driven by natural gas, which contributed 62% to this growth.