# Argentine maritime and energy sector regulatory updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-maritime-and-energy-sector-regulatory-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-10T13:37:14.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Argentine government has implemented several regulatory measures across the maritime and energy sectors to manage industry transitions and ensure service continuity.

In the maritime sector, the National Ports and Navigation Agency (ANPyN) approved a provisional 20% reduction in maximum fees for pilotage and tug services via Resolution 46/2026. This move aims to mitigate conflicts following previous attempts to deregulate the industry. Additionally, the General Administration of Ports (AGP) extended a toll discount of US$1.30 per ton on the Hidrovía north of Santa Fe, effective retroactively from 1 July 2026, to maintain cost stability until the Jan de Nul – Servimagnus joint venture assumes operations.

In the energy sector, the Secretariat of Energy issued Resolution 198/2026 to extend the operating concessions for the Río Hondo Hydroelectric Complex and the Los Quiroga Hydroelectric Plant in Santiago del Estero until 15 December 2026. The current operator, Hidroeléctrica Río Hondo S.A., must formally adhere to this extension or continue generation for 90 days to ensure stability. The government is preparing for a new national and international public tender process for these facilities, which will involve defining new technical specifications and environmental safety standards.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Argentina extends Río Hondo and Los Quiroga hydroelectric concessions

Argentina has extended the concession for the Río Hondo and Los Quiroga hydroelectric plants until December 15, 2026, to ensure energy supply while preparing for a new international bidding process.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-extends-ro-hondo-and-los-quiroga-hydroelectric-concessions

### 2026-08-07: Argentina reduces pilotage tariffs and extends Hidrovía toll discount

Argentina cut pilotage fees by 20% and extended a $1.30‑per‑ton Hidrovía toll discount until the new concessionaire assumes control.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-cuts-pilotage-fees-extends-hidrova-toll-bonus

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