How is energy used in Argentina?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

What is Energa Argentina SA?

Energía Argentina SA is the state-owned energy agency responsible for the production, transport, and trade of petroleum, natural gas, and electricity. MAyDS (Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible) is the Argentine environmental authority responsible for granting licenses for new power generation projects.

Does Argentina have nuclear power?

Argentina is also one of the few Latin American countries with a nuclear power sector, together with Brazil and Mexico, although this energy source accounts for only five percent of the power mix of the country. Discover all statistics and data on Electricity in Argentina now on statista.com!

What percentage of the electricity generated in Argentina comes from renewables?

of total final consumption, 2022 of total final consumption of electricity of total final consumption of electricity More than a quarter of the electricity generated in Argentina comes from renewables.

What data is available for the Latin America Energy Outlook 2023?

Data is available for mining, electricity generation capacity, natural gas and oil infrastructure, as well as the vulnerability of these resources and energy supply infrastructure to climate impacts in the region. This information is based on IEA analysis carried out within the framework of Latin America Energy Outlook 2023.

Which country generates the most electricity in Latin America?

While hydropower makes up the largest amount of electricity generated in Latin America overall, the power sector of Argentina mainly relies on fossil fuels. Natural gas is the primary source of electricity in the country. On the other hand, the share of electricity generated from renewables has increased almost tenfold between 2015 and 2022.