Does Paraguay have hydro power?

[español] • [português] This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. In 2020, hydro power provided 100% of Paraguay's electricity and roughly half of the country's overall energy supply, with biofuels and imported oil accounting for the remainder.

Who regulates energy projects in Paraguay?

Permitting and regulation of energy projects is handled by the Viceministry of Mines and Energy. ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad) is the state-owned entity responsible for satisfying Paraguay's electrical needs through generation, transmission, and distribution. Paraguay does not have a national oil company.

Does Paraguay have a national oil company?

ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad) is the state-owned entity responsible for satisfying Paraguay's electrical needs through generation, transmission, and distribution. Paraguay does not have a national oil company. Itaipu Binacional, which operates the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, is the largest energy company in Paraguay.

Does Paraguay produce natural gas?

Paraguay does not produce any natural gas. As of 2016, Paraguay was producing 4,174 barrels per day of oil. Paraguay consumed 51,000 barrels per day of oil in 2016, approximately 0.32 gallons of oil per capita daily. Paraguay imports almost all of the oil that it consumes.

How does Paraguay generate electricity?

Paraguay generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, with the vast majority coming from the Itaipu, Yacyretá, and Acaray hydroelectric projects. Since turning to hydropower, Paraguay no longer relies on oil and diesel imports for electrical generation.

Does Paraguay produce coal?

Paraguay produces no coal. Paraguayans consumed 1,680 short tons of imported coal in 2016, approximately 248 cubic feet per capita annually. However, Paraguay has been phasing out imports as it moves towards a fully renewable energy matrix, and consumption has dropped to virtually zero since 2016.