What Yacyreta Binational Entity does

Entidad Binacional Yacyretá is a binational government entity jointly owned by the Republic of Paraguay and the Argentine Republic, established in 1984 to construct and operate the Yacyretá Hydroelectric Power Station on the Paraná River. Commercial energy generation began in 1994, and the facility today operates with an installed capacity of 2,034 MW, dispatching wholesale power to Paraguay's national grid (SINP) and Argentina's national grid (SADI) under bilateral treaty arrangements. The 2020 generation profile was 15,039,934 MWh gross and 14,857,292 MWh net, distributed 1,664,316.8 MWh to SINP and 13,192,975.2 MWh to SADI; cumulative net energy supplied since 1994 totals 391,146,871 MWh. The entity's core technology relies on turbine-generator units, reservoir and spillway management (including the Aña Cuá spillway), navigation lock infrastructure for commercial barge traffic (327 lock transits and 1,730,678 tonnes of exports in 2020), and an integrated environmental management program (PMMA) covering reservoir operations, aquatic vegetation monitoring, and biomass removal.

Revenue mechanics are exclusively treaty-based: pricing and energy allocation between the two partner nations are determined through bilateral intergovernmental agreements under the Yacyretá Treaty framework, with allocation formulas applied to SINP and SADI grid deliveries rather than commercial wholesale contracting. No consumer-facing or third-party commercial sales exist. Beyond power generation, the entity runs ancillary operational lines, including a navigation lock for commercial shipping, an environmental management and biodiversity program, tourism services (guided visits, museum, border crossing), social investment programs (university scholarships for ~1,000 students annually across Misiones, Itapúa, Ñeembucú, and Caazapá), healthcare infrastructure support (~46% of social funds in 2020 went to public health), and an EV-adoption initiative (Ruta Verde). Distribution is wholly channeled through ANDE on the Paraguayan side and the SADI grid operator on the Argentine side, via high-voltage transmission, with no commercial resellers or downstream intermediaries.

Name

Yacyreta Binational Entity

Legal name

Entidad Binacional Yacyretá

Website

https://eby.gov.py

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Entidad Binacional Yacyretá is the binational Paraguay-Argentine government entity that operates the 2,034 MW Yacyretá Hydroelectric Plant on the Paraná River, dispatching wholesale power to Paraguay's SINP and Argentina's SADI under treaty-defined allocation terms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydroelectric Power Generation

NAICS

Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Spares, Performance) (EUAMADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Project Development & Permitting (Greenfield, Licensing, Water Rights) (EUAMADAA), Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals) (EUAMAFAG), Hydrology, Environmental & Fish Passage Solutions (Flow Modeling, Mitigation, Fish Ladders) (EUAMADAK)

Keywords

• Hydroelectric power generation
• Binational energy entity
• Wholesale electricity supply
• Renewable energy infrastructure
• Navigation lock services

Headquarters

HQ city

Asunción

HQ country

Paraguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Sales: The entity generates and sells hydroelectric power to the Paraguayan National Interconnected System (SINP) and the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) under bilateral treaty agreements. Revenue is derived from electricity sales allocated between the two partner nations according to established energy-sharing formulas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Entidad Binacional Yacyretá fundamentally generates and sells wholesale hydroelectric power from the Paraná River to the national grids of Paraguay (SINP) and Argentina (SADI) under bilateral treaty agreements. The 2,034 MW facility also operates a navigation lock for commercial river transport and delivers environmental management and social development programs in its area of influence.

Product overview

Entidad Binacional Yacyretá operates as a binational hydroelectric dam operator managing the Yacyretá Hydroelectric Power Plant (2,034 MW capacity) on the Paraná River between Paraguay and Argentina. The company's core offerings include hydroelectric power generation, navigation lock services for commercial transport, environmental management programs, and social responsibility initiatives including healthcare support, educational scholarships, and tourism services. The product portfolio consists of the main hydroelectric generation facility, navigation lock infrastructure, environmental monitoring and management systems, internship programs, healthcare support services, and tourism offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Central Hidroeléctrica Yacyretá Hydroelectric power generation facility on the Paraná River with 2,034 MW installed capacity, generating renewable energy wholesale for Paraguay and Argentina via the national grids.
• Esclusa de Navegación Yacyretá Navigation lock system enabling commercial vessels to transit the dam, facilitating international trade by allowing Paraguayan exports (primarily grains) to reach international markets via the Paraná River. 327 lock transits were recorded in 2020, transporting 1,730,678 tonnes of goods.
• Environmental Management Program (Gerenciamiento Ambiental del Proyecto) Environmental management program ensuring environmental criteria are considered in design, construction, operation and control of Yacyretá facilities, including reservoir environmental operations, aquatic vegetation monitoring and control, and biomass removal subprograms.
• Healthcare Support Services Social programs providing healthcare infrastructure support including hemodialysis services, medical equipment provision, and public health investments in the influence area, with 46% of EBY's social funds allocated to strengthening the public health system in 2020.
• University Scholarship Program (Becas Universitarias) Annual scholarship program benefiting 1,000 students from the hydroelectric's area of influence (Misiones, Itapúa, Ñeembucú, and Caazapá departments) to promote access to higher education.
• Tourism Services Tourism offerings including guided visits to the hydroelectric central, a historical and environmental museum, and border crossing access.
• Internship Program (Pasantías) Internship program for university and secondary education students in partnership with the entity, offering professional development opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,039,934 MWh of gross energy generated in 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE)coreTechnology or IntegrationANDE serves as Paraguay's national electricity administration, the primary recipient and distributor of Yacyretá-generated electricity within the Paraguayan territory. The partnership involves technical coordination for energy transmission and distribution through the SINP.
• Itaipú BinacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Yacyretá and Itaipú are binational hydroelectric entities shared by Paraguay and Argentina. Yacyretá has published materials and analysis to contribute to the public debate regarding the revision of Itaipú's Annex C, scheduled for 2023, representing ongoing policy coordination between the two entities.
• Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationNOAA provides hydrometeorological forecasting data and extended forecasts that Yacyretá uses for reservoir management, water flow predictions, and operational planning. Forecasts are sourced daily for 8-day outlook periods.
• Gobierno de ParaguaycoreOthersThe Paraguayan government, through various institutions including the Ministry of Health, the Ñeembucú Governor's Office, and the Presidency, collaborates with EBY on social programs, health infrastructure (hemodialysis units, intensive care), educational scholarships, and property titling for relocated families.
• Universidad Nacional de Asunción (Facultad de Ingeniería)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FIUNA campus in San Lorenzo serves as the venue for EBY's technical staff selection examinations. The partnership involves academic-institutional cooperation for the recruitment of engineers and technicians for the hydroelectric facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ENGIE Brasil Energia: Operates large hydroelectric capacity in Brazil with similar turbine-generator technology and wholesale electricity sale structure to national grids; operates within the same Paraná River basin regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• BC Hydro: Canadian vertically integrated hydroelectric utility with multiple large dams; comparable in capacity scale, reservoir management practices, and grid-balancing role as dispatchable renewable.
• Statkraft: Europe's largest generator of renewable energy with a large hydroelectric portfolio; comparable in dispatchable hydro operations, reservoir management, and grid services revenue.
• Iberdrola: Major global utility with significant hydroelectric generation assets; comparable in dispatchable renewable profile, reservoir operations, and infrastructure-scale capital intensity.
• Hydro-Québec: One of the largest hydroelectric generators globally, operating a portfolio of large run-of-river and reservoir dams with comparable turbine-generator technology, dispatchable renewable output, and grid integration profile.
• China Three Gorges Corporation: World's largest hydropower operator with multi-GW installations; directly comparable in asset scale, dam/spillway/navigation infrastructure, and long-duration baseload renewable generation profile.
• Brookfield Renewable Partners: Owner-operator of one of the world's largest publicly traded renewable portfolios with substantial hydroelectric capacity; comparable in technology, dispatchable generation profile, and long-term PPA-driven revenue model.

Emerging players

• Enel Green Power: Global renewable operator with significant run-of-river and reservoir hydro assets in South America; comparable in regional presence, technology stack, and renewable generation sale to national grids.

Others

• Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico (CAMMESA): Argentine wholesale electricity market administrator that operates SADI, the primary off-taker for Yacyretá's generation; comparable as the structural interface through which Yacyretá monetizes power into the Argentine grid.

Direct peers

• Itaipú Binacional: Sister binational hydroelectric entity jointly owned by Paraguay and Brazil on the Paraná River; same treaty-based governance model, same wholesale electricity sale structure to national grids, and directly comparable in scale and function to Yacyretá.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/yacyreta.paraguay
• Instagraminstagram.com/ebypy/?hl=es-la
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/entidad-binacional-yacyreta

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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