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Categories: BUSINESS

Argentina energy sector tenders

Entities: Mendoza Province · Alfredo Cornejo · Los Nihuiles hydroelectric complex · Argentina national government · Argentina

Overview

In late July 2026 Argentina’s energy authorities issued successive public tenders aimed at strengthening the power system. On 27 July, the provincial utility Empresa Provincial de la Energía (EPE) launched two tenders worth over 1 billion Argentine pesos to buy dielectric ladders and MN414 bolts for the Santa Fe grid, targeting improved safety for field crews and uninterrupted supply across dozens of cities.

The following day, the national government and the province of Mendoza announced a joint tender to sell 100 % of Hidroelectricidad Mendocina S.A. and grant a 30‑year concession for the Los Nihuiles hydroelectric complex. The move is framed as a step toward reprivatizing Mendoza’s dams, attracting private capital, modernising facilities and bolstering energy security.

Together, the procurements illustrate a dual strategy: immediate upgrades to distribution infrastructure in Santa Fe and a longer‑term shift toward private operation of generation assets in Mendoza.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] The Argentine federal and Mendoza provincial governments issued a joint public tender for a new operator of the Los Nihuiles hydroelectric complex. (joint tender announcement)
[● 7 SOURCES] The tender includes the sale of 100% of the shares of Hidroelectricidad Mendocina S.A. (HEMSA) for a 30‑year concession starting 31 July. (joint public tender announcement)
[● 7 SOURCES] The evaluation commission will be composed equally of representatives from Mendoza and the nation, and the award requires agreement of both. (tender documentation)
[● 7 SOURCES] The national government’s policy aims to reprivatize a set of hydroelectric dams in Mendoza to attract private investment and modernize facilities. (government policy)
[● 7 SOURCES] The tender is open to national and international bidders. (tender announcement)
[● 6 SOURCES] Energy and Environment Minister Jimena Latorre said the process is a fundamental step to modernize the asset and strengthen energy security. (minister statement)

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Mendoza's Los Nihuiles hydroelectric complex to be privatized
Argentina and Mendoza have opened a joint public tender to privatise the Los Nihuiles hydroelectric complex, selling 100 % of HEMSA shares and granting a 30‑year concession, aiming to raise up to $2.3 bn and to
2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 17 sources
Argentina's Provincial Energy Firm Starts $1.09B Grid Safety Procurement
Argentina's EPE launches two public tenders worth over $1.09 bn to buy dielectric ladders and MN414 bolts, aiming to boost grid safety and service continuity across Santa Fe province.

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