Is Uruguay a net importer of energy?

Once a net importer of energy, Uruguay now exports its surplus energy to neighbouring Brazil and Argentina. In less than two decades, Uruguay broke free of its dependence on oil imports and carbon emitting power generation, transitioning to renewable energy that is owned by the state but with infrastructure paid for by private investment.

Why does Uruguay have a power grid?

In the same way Uruguay’s abundance of wind and rivers proved fortuitous for energy sovereignty, so was the government’s oversight of the electric grid.

How much money will Uruguay invest in transportation infrastructure in 2022?

Includes a market overview and trade data. The Government of Uruguay announced that the Ministry of Transport and Public Works was planning to invest: $532 million in 2022; $329 million in 2023; and $260 million in 2024. Almost 20 percent of these amounts will be directed to the development and improvement of national transportation infrastructure.

Where can I find information on other infrastructure projects in Uruguay?

For information on other infrastructure projects please contact: CS Uruguay. The Uruguayan government extended the concession for the operation of the sea container terminal, Cuenca del Plata, in the Montevideo Port until 2080 to Belgian company, Katoen Natie.

Is Uruguay a repeatable framework of energy sovereignty for developing countries?

Ramón Mendéz Galain believes so. Uruguay’s former national director of energy in the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, who was the impetus for the country’s shift away from dirty fuels, has been promoting the country’s success as a repeatable framework of energy sovereignty for developing countries.

How much money does Uruguay spend on a sanitation project?

The Government of Uruguay announced a $1 billion investment for the design and development of a nation-wide sanitation project, to be completed over four years. The project will be financed through: user connection fees; a $164 million contribution from the state-owned water and sanitation company, OSE; and $697 million from the central government.