The environmental impact of the construction industry is significant, as it is a very intensive activity due to both the consumption of natural resources and the energy expenditure required for the activity. This condition makes a circular economy approach imperative....
Paraguay has a very young population—half of its more than 7.5 million inhabitants are under 27 years old—and its economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The main trading partners of this Latin American country are in the region: Brazil and Argentina....
Although mining is still the driving force of its economy, Chile has become a benchmark in renewable energy in recent years and a major recipient of foreign investment for the development of solar and water energy projects. Following the shock of the COVID-19...
Lithium is a fundamental material for the manufacture of electric batteries and, therefore, it is an essential resource to complete the energy transition of global transportation. Experts tell us about the future of this technology and the challenges of a core...
The Republic of Colombia has a strategic location in Latin America. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, it is home to one of the world’s busiest areas of maritime traffic. In this context, its trade development has seen a notable increase in recent years....
Peru’s port system is key to its economic development and fundamental axes of the country’s commercial exchange. Strategic sectors for the region, such as the steel industry, depend on their facilities and their activity has experienced sustained growth. More than 90%...
The insurer operates in various segments, including energy, infrastructure, aeronautics, marine hulls, and transportation risks. Thematic panels will feature MAPFRE's CEO in Brazil and aviation superintendent. Our colleagues Óscar Estrada and Diego BenÃtez Martins...
CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) technology captures COâ‚‚, generally from large point sources like power generation or industrial facilities that use either fossil fuels or biomass as fuel. It is emerging as a key weapon in the fight against climate...
Mobile laboratories with nuclear reactors are gaining prominence as an energy solution for remote regions. Although they offer multiple advantages, certain risks associated with how they operate cannot be underestimated. These plants are mobile facilities, which, in...