Engie, Enel, Colbun Vie for Chile Power Tender
France's Engie, Italy's Enel and Chilean utility Colbún are competing for a major power tender in Chile. The auction will allocate 2,835 gigawatt-hours per year to winners who will sign 15‑year power purchase agreements starting in 2029 and 2030. The public award is scheduled for 13 January 2027.
- ▪The tender, identified as 2026/01 by Chile’s National Energy Commission, seeks to secure 2,835 GWh of electricity annually for regulated customers.
- ▪Supply contracts will begin on 1 January 2029 for Block 1 and 1 January 2030 for Block 2, each lasting 15 years.
- ▪Engie, Enel and Colbún are the principal bidders expected to compete for the contract.
- ▪The award decision is set for 13 January 2027, after which the selected firms will deliver power to millions of Chilean households.
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Chile Latin America Engie, Enel, Colbun Vie for Chile Power Tender By Oliver Mason · July 27, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Chile · Energy Key Facts —Auction volume The tender seeks to award 2,835 GWh/year of supply for regulated customers. —Contract start Supply begins January 1, 2029, for Block 1 and January 1, 2030, for Block 2. —Contract length Winners will secure 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs). —Key bidders France’s Engie, Italy’s Enel, and Chile’s Colbún are among the likely competitors. —Award date The public award is scheduled for January 13, 2027.
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