Government Delays Payments to Energy Companies, Sparking Legal Security and Supply Risks

The former official of Mauricio Macri issued a warning to clients to be cautious and expect delays in public spending during a crisis. He questioned whether the government would prioritize paying retirees or energy companies when faced with a lack of funds. In 2024, the debt for electricity subsidies, which was expanded, has caused tension between the government and energy companies. The debt with electricity generators amounts to around $1.3 billion, while gas producers are owed an additional $900 million.

Companies like Central Puerto, Pampa Energía, YPF Luz, and others are heavily leveraged with loans from international banks. The delay in payments from the government has led to concerns about legal security and supply risks for these companies. Pampa Energy and AES, two major players in the sector, have expressed concerns about the government’s default on payments. They have sent statements to the National Securities Commission to clarify their situations and debts. Both companies insist they currently have no financial problems but warn that prolonged delays in payments could impact their operations.

Cammesa, a company with equal ownership between the Ministry of Energy, generators, transporters, distributors, and users, acts as a financial intermediary in the energy market. The decision to stop paying subsidies to achieve fiscal surplus has caused debts to accumulate, leading to tensions in the sector.

The Renovador Front and the General Confederation of Labor have raised concerns about the lack of real surplus in public spending due to unpaid energy subsidies. They argue that if these subsidies had been paid, public spending would have increased significantly in the sector.

In conclusion, the delay in payments from the government to energy companies has raised concerns about legal security, supply risks