How can Bolivia improve energy production?

Bolivia continues to make efforts to upgrade the infrastructure needed for renewable energy production. The National Interconnected System (SIN), which the government has put in place, aims to improve the nation’s capacity for producing electricity by building additional power plants, transmission lines and substations.

Can Bolivia become a green energy superpower?

The partnership between MOBI and EnergyX highlights the thriving innovation environment in Bolivia, and will take the country one step closer to becoming a green energy superpower.

Does Bolivia have a lithium plant in Salar de Uyuni?

Download Full Statement June 11, 2022: AUSTIN – For 15 years Bolivia has been trying to produce lithium. EnergyX was honored to be one of 8 companies selected in an international tender for this purpose, and was the only company to successfully deploy and commission their technology in Salar de Uyuni with a live pilot plant.

Will Bolivia expand its electric grid through 2025?

Bolivia plans to invest billions towards expanding its electric grid through 2025. This energy plan would bring electricity to more rural areas and generate more electricity to meet domestic demand and increase export capacity.

What kind of electricity does Bolivia produce?

Bolivia’s electricity production is based on thermoelectricity (71 percent), hydroelectricity (20 precent), and solar and wind (9 percent). The best sales prospects are with hydrocarbons: natural gas-related machinery, equipment, and production. Several U.S. companies have been successful selling supporting machinery and equipment to Bolivia.

Why did Bolivia become a net importer of fuel in 2022?

After 30 years of being a hydrocarbon exporting country, Bolivia became a net importer of fuel as of April 2022. Higher fuel prices and a decade of reduced exploration and production of natural gas are factors to this deficit. Future opportunities may be found in the areas of exploration, drilling, and natural gas production.