TotalEnergies , along with its partners Harbour Energy and Pan American Energy , announced the commissioning of a wind farm designed to supply its gas operations in northern Tierra del Fuego . The project is located near Río Cullen and was presented as the southernmost wind farm in the world.
The initiative was developed to supply energy to the gas processing plants that the company operates in Río Cullen and Cañadón Alfa, facilities that until now operated disconnected from the electrical grid.
The system combines wind power generation and battery storage, forming a hybrid energy supply scheme. According to the company, this is TotalEnergies' first exploration and production (E&P) site globally to operate with a system of this type and scale.
The park features two Goldwind GW136-4.2 MW wind turbines , with a hub height of 86 meters and a blade diameter of 136 meters, for a total renewable energy generation capacity of 9 MW. The site is located approximately 130 kilometers north of Río Grande, in an area known for its high wind energy potential.
The inauguration took place this Tuesday at the Río Cullen plant and was attended by the Governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, and the Mayor of Río Grande, Martín Perez. The day included a tour of the facilities, a formal ceremony, and a technical visit.
During the ceremony, Sergio Mengoni stated: “We are very proud to inaugurate this wind farm in Tierra del Fuego, a project that represents a great challenge and demonstrates once again TotalEnergies' ongoing commitment to the province, generating more energy with fewer emissions.”
For his part, Melella highlighted that the project “reflects a path we have been building for years in Tierra del Fuego, where gas production remains central, but new technologies are also being incorporated to make it more efficient and sustainable.”
The company stated that the development will reduce emissions associated with the electricity generation required for its operations in the province by more than 55% by the end of the Austral Basin concession. Furthermore, they emphasized that the new system will improve operational reliability and reduce reliance on rotating equipment.
The construction and commissioning of the park also generated local employment, with the participation of workers from Tierra del Fuego. Through its subsidiary Total Austral, TotalEnergies has operated in Argentina since 1978 and currently accounts for approximately 25% of the country's gas production.