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Peru’s energy and mines ministry granted Cordillera Solar I a temporary concession for the 200MW Sol de Talara photovoltaic project in the northern region of Piura.
The developer requested the concession in July and now has 24 months to carry out feasibility studies in La Brea district, Talara province.
The temporary concession allows the use of public property and the right to obtain temporary rights-of-way and may be extended once for up to one year. The concession holder will also have preferential rights to request the definitive concession.
If the developer fails to carry out the studies within the allotted timeframe, the ministry will cash in the project deposit.
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Lawmakers introduced a bill to congress to better define the concept of biofuels as established in the promotion law for the alternative fuels.
The new definition would prioritize the “renewable” aspect of biofuels and open the door to the use of more advanced technologies, according to the authors of the legislative proposal.
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Energy and mining investment regulator Osinergmin declared void the call for bids to analyze the technical and legal aspects of opening up areas not served by Lima and Callao natural gas distributor Cálidda and offering them via concession to other parties.
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