Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-Summary-5§8 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Energy |
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Argentina covers most of its energy needs through its own resources . Most of the hydroelectric power stations are privately owned, although the two largest are State-owned. The electricity sector is characterized by a strong foreign presence. Argentina is interconnected with the Brazilian, Paraguayan, Uruguayan and northern Chilean power systems and is a net exporter of electricity to those countries. The policies implemented in the electricity sector aim at promoting sustainable development and encouraging the use of renewable energies.
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Energy
Sustainable
Renewable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§534 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Energy |
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In 2011, installed generating capacity was 29,000 MW, of which over 58% depended on thermal resources (natural gas, gas oil and fuel oil), 38% was hydroelectric and 4% came from nuclear power stations. In the same year, 121,216 GWh was generated, of which 60.9% came from thermal resources, 32.4% was hydroelectric and 4.8% nuclear, with 2% being imported. The electricity sector is marked by the strong presence of foreign companies. Argentina covers most of its energy needs from its own resources.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§535 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Energy |
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Policy in the electricity sector promotes sustainable development, with a scheme to promote the use of renewable energy. Under this scheme, a series of programmes has started to be implemented to promote the use of alternative sources of energy to generate electricity, for example, the GENREN Programme, which covers the purchase of 895 MW of electricity generated from alternative sources, mainly wind power, for a period of 15 years. The Law on Biofuels, described below, provides that, as of 2010, the liquid fuel consumed in Argentina must be mixed with biofuel (biodiesel and ethanol).
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Sustainable
Renewable
Energy
Bio
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§499 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Energy |
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Law No. 26.093 of 19 April 2006 instituted the Regulatory and Promotion Scheme for the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels. This scheme is to remain in force for 15 years as of its approval. All projects for establishing biofuel industries are eligible for the incentives given by the Law provided that: they are established in Argentina; they are owned by private or public or semi‑public commercial companies or cooperative associations incorporated in Argentina and given the exclusive right to develop the activity promoted by the Law; the majority of their equity is contributed by the National State, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), the provincial states, local authorities or natural or legal persons engaged principally in agricultural production
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§500 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Energy |
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Law No. 26.093 created the National Advisory Commission for Promoting the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§517 |
Argentina |
2013 |
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Manufacturing |
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The Undersecretariat for Industry, attached to the Secretariat for Industry, is responsible for implementing the Sustainable Industrial Development Project (DIS), launched in June 2008. The overall purpose of this Project is to promote industrial development within an environmentally sustainable framework, focusing on innovative production, more efficient production chains and regional balance.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§3 |
Argentina |
2021 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Energy |
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3.3. The main agricultural exports in 2020 (measured by value) were: soybean meal, maize (except for sowing), crude soybean oil, soya beans, whether or not broken, wheat (other than durum and seed), barley, bovine meat, fine wine, biodiesel, (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§7 |
Argentina |
2021 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Fisheries |
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3.7. Beyond the pandemic, the efforts of the current administration at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries have focused on boosting food production in a sustainable manner with greater social inclusion (...). At the same time, the aim is to encourage the development of (...) the efficient and responsible use of natural resources; and the economic development of our country.
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Natural resources
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§11 |
Argentina |
2021 |
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Other support measures |
Fisheries, Forestry |
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3.11. Similarly, the following projects continue to be implemented: (...) the forest sustainability and competitiveness programme, which supports forestry and industrial forestry SMEs in Chaco, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Misiones and Río Negro; and the programme for aquaculture development and sustainable fisheries (PRODESPA), which is geared to the fisheries sector and aquaculture producers.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/412 |
G-3§12 |
Argentina |
2021 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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3.12. Argentina is also developing an agri environmental policy that exploits the sector's strengths to provide responses to agri environmental challenges and problems (institutional, technological, organizational and communication strengths). (...) Satellite products, new techniques for genetic improvement, the development of "agtech" and the bioeconomy (including aspects of bioenergy, biotechnology and production of bioproducts) are just some of the innovations that are helping us to adapt to climate change and make more efficient use of natural resources.
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Bio
Climate
Energy
Environment
Genetic
Natural resources
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