By Francesco Zaratti: Given the magnitude of the disaster left behind by the “gasiferous oceanographers,” it is an obligation to support the management of the new authorities in the energy sector. These are colleagues recognized for their honesty and professionalism, and admired for having placed service to the country above their first. They have been…
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Fuel Crossroads | Encrucijada Energética
By El Deber: Minister of Hydrocarbons: “The need to import LPG is almost here” Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Mauricio Medinaceli | Ricardo Montero In an interview with EL DEBER, the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Mauricio Medinaceli, admits that the sector he leads is in critical condition, but shares President Paz’s optimism about reversing…
The expensive banquet of Artificial Intelligence | El costoso banquete de la Inteligencia Artificial
By Francesco Zaratti: There is no free lunch, says an old adage of economists. And in the case of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the menu is not only salty, but astronomically expensive. Every economic enterprise consumes energy, but technological megaprojects devour enormous amounts of it, measured in “Terawatt hours” (1 “Tera” means 10 to the power…
Lessons from the Blackout | Lecciones del Apagón
By Francesco Zaratti: On April 28, from 12:30 p.m. until after midnight, much of the Iberian Peninsula suffered a power grid Blackout (with B) that had consequences similar to a natural disaster, albeit without casualties. In the absence of a final report, you already have a precise idea of what happened and why it happened. …
With declining reserves, experts warn that Bolivia will need to import gas to generate electricity | Ante caída de reservas, alertan que Bolivia tendrá que importar gas para generar electricidad
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Bolivian Electricity Chamber According to the Bolivian Electricity Chamber (CBE), this impact can be mitigated if the shift in the energy matrix towards electricity generation based on water, solar, wind, and hydrogen is emphasized. The Altiplano region has high potential for solar energy due to its strong radiation. The…
Quantum: 5-door Nexus electric car | coche eléctrico Nexus de 5 puertas
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Visión 360: 100% electric car Quantum, the leading electromobility company in Bolivia, presented its new 5-door Nexus car The new vehicle costs $14,500. It has a range of 200 kilometers, a speed of 100 kilometers per hour and has all the features of a contemporary car: 360-degree camera with parking sensors,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 