Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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Provided by Arteaga | Gorziglia
Arteaga Gorziglia's Energy Practice is best known for its experience in the drafting, negotiation and/or administration of more than 2,700 MW in engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) agreements and more than 1,200 MW in power purchase agreements. They also have wide experience in the development of more than 2,500 MW in greenfield energy projects.
Arteaga Gorziglia offers a wide range of services including the drafting and negotiation ok pipeline construction contracts, turbine purchase contracts, contracts for the supply and transportation of gas, and all contracts necessary to operate a power plant (easements, balance of plant contracts, constitution of water rights, among others.
Chile has set the goal of the total decarbonization of the energy grid by 2050, and by 2022 count on with an installed capacity of 9,937 MW for ERNC projects, which means the 33,8% of the energy grid. Arteaga Gorziglia's Energy Team has participated in more than 20% of the renewable energy projects in Chile.
Arteaga Gorziglia is present in the entire process of the energy projects in which the team participates, enabling them to consolidate long-term relationships with important actors in the energy sector in Chile.
Chambers Review
Arteaga | Gorziglia is a well-respected practice that provides wide-ranging expertise across the full energy spectrum, including renewables and oil and gas in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team frequently assists with regulatory matters related to EPC and O&M contracts, PPAs and asset acquisition procedures, as well as power transmission and public bidding processes. The team is also well equipped to advise on cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- Arteaga | Gorziglia advised Sociedad Austral de Electricidad (SAESA) in its acquisition of the public Chilean company Enel Transmisión Chile from Enel Chile for a value of USD1.35 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's work is impeccable, in terms of quality and delivery. They have excellent lawyers who are focused, dedicated and have a lot of experience in energy matters."
"The firm's work is impeccable, in terms of quality and delivery. They have excellent lawyers who are focused, dedicated and have a lot of experience in energy matters."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and co-head of department Luciano Cruz is a well-regarded practitioner in the Chilean energy space. He offers extensive expertise in regulatory issues that arise from the sector.
"Luciano Cruz is very committed to the company and is always attentive to our advances, contributing his knowledge and opinion always with a systematic view to our benefit."
Co-head of department Ignacio Arteaga is recognised for his strong capabilities in the energy and natural resources arena. He supports clients with their transactions and projects in the energy sector as well as regulatory issues.
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Industries
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Gas
Hydroelectric plants
Photovoltaic plants
Power transmission lines
Solar plants
Thermoelectric plants
Wind farms