Key takeaways
The objective of the Call for Applications is to coordinate the process of prioritizing generation projects proposed by private entities, beginning with the submission of an expression of interest to participate, through to the granting of the generation permit. This includes conducting interconnection studies with the National Energy Control Center (CENACE), formalizing the interconnection contract, and the Commercial Operations date for strategic and priority power plants identified in the binding planning of the electricity sector, up to the year 2030.
The Agreement exclusively modifies section 6, regarding the Calendar which determines the granting of electric power generation permits derived from the Call for Applications.
Applicability
The Agreement applies to individuals and legal entities interested in obtaining a permit for electric power generation, provided they submit their application through the CNE's Strategic Projects Office, in accordance with the terms established in the Call for Applications.
The amendment does not alter the technical criteria or eligibility requirements but rather adjusts the procedural deadlines to facilitate the participation of interested parties.
Key points of the Agreement
The updated dates for each stage of the procedure are as follows:
| Stages |
New Date |
| Registration of expression of interest and request for studies before CENACE |
20 to 31 October 2025 |
| Notification regarding adequacy of information and cost of studies |
3 November 2025 |
| Payment for interconnection studies |
4 to 10 November 2025 |
| Formal submission of permit application to CNE |
11 to 18 November 2025 |
| Review of requirements by CNE and notice of deficiencies |
19 to 21 November 2025 |
| Results of technical studies by CENACE |
2 December 2025 |
| Acceptance of reinforcement and interconnection work costs |
3 to 10 December 2025 |
| Resolution of the CNE Technical Committee - Approvals |
17 December 2025 |
| Publication of results and notification of permits granted |
18 and 19 December 2025 |
Validity of the new Agreement
The Agreement entered into force on 23 October 2025.
What happens to the permits granted under the previous regulation?
The sole purpose of the adjustment in schedule is to extend the deadlines to allow for greater participation, without altering the technical criteria or legal requirements currently in force.
Next steps
Baker McKenzie is available to provide specialized advice on the preparation, submission, and follow-up of applications in accordance with the new deadlines established in the amending Agreement.
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Sofia Franco and Ana Sofia Castillo, Law Clerks, have contributed to this legal update.
