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Paraguay faces infrastructure and energy challenges amid economic growth

Paraguay economy infrastructure investment Itaipú energy consumption GDP growth

Paraguay is navigating a period of significant economic shifts and infrastructure requirements. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimates that the country requires USD 15.175 billion in investments between 2025 and 2030 to address gaps in transport, water, sanitation, electricity, and telecommunications. The transport sector alone requires USD 6.170 billion, with road infrastructure being the largest component.

Economically, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) projects a 4.5% GDP expansion for 2026, surpassing previous estimates. This growth is supported by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and a diversified productive structure. However, energy stability remains a concern. Experts warn that the national electrical generation capacity has remained stagnant at 8,000 MW for 50 years. The rise of energy-intensive industries, such as high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, could lead to scheduled power outages during peak summer periods by 2028 if new generation sources are not integrated.

In the energy sector, a partnership between US-based Crusoe and Paraguayan Araico aims to develop high-performance computing infrastructure powered by Itaipú electricity, with a potential capacity of 280 megawatts starting in mid-2027.

Entities

Crusoe · Flávio Bolsonaro · Inter-American Development Bank · Itaipú Binacional · Lula da Silva · Ministry of Economy and Finance of Paraguay · Paraguay · Santiago Peña

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The computing project could reach a capacity of 280 megawatts. elnacional.com.py
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The national electrical generation capacity has been stagnant at 8,000 MW for 50 years. www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The IDB estimates Paraguay needs USD 15.175 billion for infrastructure between 2025 and 2030. 1000noticias.com.py
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A partnership between Crusoe and Araico will develop computing infrastructure using Itaipú electricity. elnacional.com.py
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraguay's GDP is projected to expand by 4.5% in 2026. diarioparaguayo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The current Itaipú tariff is USD 19.28 per kW/month until the end of 2026. rcc.com.py
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Electricity shortages could occur in the summer of 2028 due to high demand from electro-intensive companies. www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The transport sector requires USD 6.170 billion in investment. 1000noticias.com.py

Sources

BID estima que Paraguay requiere USD 15.175 millones para infraestructura hasta 2030 [1000noticias.com.py]
MEF proyecta expansión de 4,5% en PIB para 2026 [diarioparaguayo.com]
La energía atrae inversiones, el agua sostiene nuestra riqueza [elnacional.com.py]
Brasil define su rumbo político y Paraguay mira de cerca el futuro de Itaipú, el comercio y las inversiones [rcc.com.py]
Exconsejero de Itaipú advierte que IA acelerará consumo de energía y afectará en verano de 2028 [www.ultimahora.com]