With more than 20 percent of the world’s copper reserves and more than 30 percent of the world’s lithium, Chile is a known global leader in the mining industry. This country is rich in minerals, boasting substantial deposits of gold, silver, and iron ore in the Atacama Desert and surrounding areas. It’s also a top producer of other valued exports, including iodine, molybdenum, salt, and potash. Further, the geography and climate of Chile are ideal for alternate energy resources such as geothermal, solar, and wind. The country is heavily invested in conversion to green energy, with ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Contacts mentioned in the article:
Rafael Sosa, General Manager of KLINGER Peru and KLINGER Chile
Elena Rodríguez Hernández, Operational Controller at KLINGER Peru
Manuel Tabasco, Managing Director of KLINGER Spain
Tapping Into Chile’s Mining & Green Energy Boom
Currently doing robust business in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru, KLINGER has cultivated a deep understanding of the Latin American market. With native employees ready to tackle the intricacies of regional business needs, Chile’s steady economic growth has proven ready for expansion into the country. To that end, as of July 9, 2024, KLINGER Chile is officially open for business.
“Because we developed KLINGER Peru first and learned how the market works, we were now able to form KLINGER Chile and extend our know-how.”
Elena Rodriguez, Operational Controller of KLINGER Peru
“We will roll out KLINGER’s proven solution provider strategy in industries such as mining, while positioning the KLINGER brand in the upcoming P2X Green Deal hand in hand with our parent company KLINGER Spain.”
Rafael Sosa, General Manager of KLINGER Peru and KLINGER Chile
Sealing Solutions for a Growing Market
Chile’s growth in the mining and energy sectors comes at an opportune time for KLINGER, whose sealing solutions, valves and related instrumentation have become the first choice in several Latin American markets.
“Industry segmentation for specialization is key for the KLINGER Group as a solution provider. Our in-depth knowledge of the target industries and their related processes and applications enables us to offer a seamless and comprehensive best-in-class product portfolio of valves, sealing, instrumentation and associated products. In addition, we see good opportunities to serve our existing customer base in another country in Latin America and to expand our business model in a promising market.”
Manuel Tabasco, Managing Director of KLINGER Spain
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Did you know…
…that with approximately 90 active volcanoes, Chile ranks in the top five countries for volcanic activity, making it a high potential area for geothermal power expansion.
…that Chile is both socially and politically invested in renewable energy, pledging to convert 70 percent of its total energy use to renewables by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050.
…that photovoltaic solar energy (also commonly known as solar panels) makes up 20 percent of Chile’s total electricity generation.
…that strong winds in the mountains of Patagonia and intense solar radiation in the Atacama Desert are ideal for green energy transition, with the Chilean government estimating that 13 percent of the world’s green hydrogen will be produced there.
…that the Cerro Dominador power plant located in María Elena, Chile, is the only solar thermal tower in Latin America, and one of only four of its kind in the world.
