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Bolivia intends to use the resources generated by the hydrocarbons sector to promote innovation and greater diversification of the economy. The main objectives of the PNH (national hydrocarbons policy) for the medium and long term are, among others: (i) to transform the sector into one of the main drivers of sustainable development in the country; (...)
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The electricity, gas and water sector's contribution to GDP increased during the review period, rising from 4% in 2006 to 5.3% in 2016. Between 2006 and 2016, Bolivia increased its power generating capacity, in particular from thermal sources. At the end of 2016, Bolivia had an installed capacity that enabled 2,446 MW of electricity to be generated through the National Interconnected System (SIN) (87.9%) and by the isolated systems and self-generators (12.1%). In 2015, most of the electricity was generated from thermal sources (80%), followed by hydroelectric sources (19.6%) and non conventional renewable energy sources (NCREs) (0.4%) (Table 4.11). Generation using renewables is still in the early stages, but the Government expects the use of these sources to continue to increase. Between 2006 and 2016, in addition to sufficient electricity to meet domestic demand, Bolivia produced surpluses (Table 4.11). Hence one of the Government's main objectives is to export electricity.
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Table 4.11 Electricity sector indicators, 2006 and 2011 2016
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Gross generation
Hydroelectric 2,131 2,324 2,323 2,517 2,235 2,463 1,716
Thermal 2,375 4,287 4,617 4,832 5,646 6,002 7,009
Renewables 9 12 35
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Since 2017, the Ministry of Energy, which replaced and took over some of the functions of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, is the sector's governing body and, among other things: (i) formulates, implements and assesses energy sector policies (Box 4.1); (ii) promotes the incorporation of new sustainable and renewable generation technologies; and (iii) sets coverage targets at national level for the short and medium term. The Ministry of Energy has two Vice Ministries, one for Electricity and Alternative Energies and the other for Advanced Energy Technologies (devoted to the development of the lithium related industry and nuclear energy).
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Box 4.1 Policy for the energy sector
The Patriotic Agenda 2025 and the Economic and Social Development Plan 2016 2020 outline the objectives of electricity policy in Bolivia, as contained in the Electricity Plan 2025, the Bolivia Energy Universalization Plan 2010 2025 and the Alternative Energies Development Plan 2025.
The most important challenges facing the electricity sector include: (i) universal access to the electricity supply service (the objective being to achieve 87% coverage in 2020 and 100% in 2025); (ii) diversification of the sources of power generation, with special emphasis on renewables; and (iii) expansion of the infrastructure in order to generate the electricity needed to meet domestic demand and produce surpluses for export.
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To operate in the sector, Bolivian and foreign companies require, as appropriate: a licence (generation and transmission); an authorization known as a título habilitante (distribution activities and any isolated system activity); or a provisional licence (generation and transmission). Títulos habilitantes are granted for a period of 40 years and licences for an indefinite period. The Regulations on Concessions, Licences and Provisional Licences (RCLLP) determine the procedure and the technical and administrative requirements for obtaining each type of authorization. In some cases, related with distribution and generation on a small scale or from renewable sources, neither licences nor títulos habilitantes are required. [141]
[141] Article 4 of the Regulations (RCLLP) lists the cases in which neither a licence nor a concession is required: (i) generation of electricity for the use of third parties, if the installed power is less than 300 kW; (ii) the self generation of electricity for the exclusive use of the generator, if the installed power is less than 2,000 kW; (c) the output generated from renewable natural resources, if the installed power is less than 300 kW; (d) the distribution of self generated electricity where that distribution does not constitute a public service; and (e) any integrated activity carried out in isolated systems, if the installed power is less than 300 kW.
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(...) Concessions and licences are subject to the payment of royalties, determined in proportion to the amount of the investment. Licences granted for the generation of electricity from renewable sources and provisional licences are exempt from the payment of royalties.
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(...) in 2014, a special remuneration scheme was introduced for operators generating electricity from renewable sources.
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Table A3. 5 Various support programmes, 2017
Beneficiaries Exemption from tariffs and VAT for importers Tax exemptions Other types of incentives or comments Legislation
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(...) Enterprises generating alternative energy in the department of Pando √ • Suspension of profits tax for five years
• Suspension of tariffs and VAT on imports of machinery and equipment for five years Law No. 3152 of 2005
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Table A3. 7 Protection of intellectual property rights
Scope Term Exceptions
Patents
New inventions involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application 20 years from the filing date of the application The following are not patentable:
(a) inventions contrary to public order;
(b) inventions that can harm health, human, animal or plant life, and the environment;
(c) plants, animals and essentially biological processes for the production of plants and animals, other than non-biological or microbiological processes; and
(d) therapeutic or surgical methods for the treatment of humans or animals, as well as diagnostic methods applied to human beings or animals.
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