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Where does Chile get its energy from?

This page is part of Global Energy Monitor 's Latin America Energy Portal. Chile derives roughly two thirds of its total energy supply from fossil fuels, with oil, coal and natural gas all playing key roles; biofuels, together with smaller amounts of hydro, wind and solar, account for the remainder.

What is Chile's energy policy?

Two major policies, Chile’s Framework Law on Climate Change and the General Law of Electric Services, led Chile’s mitigation and adaptation actions in the energy sector. Under these two pillars, Chile’s 2050 National Energy Policy (updated version published in 2022), identifies resilience as a key priority.

Can Chile build a more resilient energy system?

Chile has great potential to build a more resilient energy system by diversifying energy sources. The climate conditions in Chile are projected to be favourable for developing renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, thanks to the comparatively low number of extreme heat events.

What are the major energy companies in Chile?

State-owned CNE (Comisión Nacional de Energía) is Chile's largest electric utility company. ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) is Chile's national oil company, responsible for exploration and production of hydrocarbons and geothermal energy. Major private energy companies operating in Chile include Enel, Colbún, Engie, and AES Gener.

Does Chile have a climate-resilient energy system?

Continuing the efforts towards climate-resilient energy systems, Chile is currently working on updating the Climate Change Adaptation Sectoral Plan for the Energy Sector, mandated by the Climate Change Framework Law, which was first published in 2018.

When will Chile update its energy sector-specific adaptation plans?

The NDC lays out that Chile will begin to update its energy sector-specific adaptation plans in 2023 and 2028. Chile published its first Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Energy Sector in 2018.