Strengthening Regional Presence in the Energy Transition
On October 27, 2025, Black & Veatch, the U.S.-based global engineering and infrastructure firm, announced a regional expansion plan across Latin America to deliver projects in battery-energy-storage systems (BESS) and green hydrogen. The company confirmed new operational centers in Puerto Rico, Chile, Mexico, and Peru, aligning with rising demand for grid modernization, renewable integration, and industrial decarbonization. The initiative consolidates Black & Veatch’s role as a technical partner of choice for governments and private developers advancing clean-energy infrastructure in the region.
Building Integrated Energy Infrastructure
The new offices will support utility-scale storage facilities, renewable-hydrogen plants, and hybrid microgrids, combining engineering design, project management, and local workforce training. In Chile and Peru, the company is working with developers to design multi-megawatt BESS units that stabilize intermittent solar and wind generation, while in Mexico and Puerto Rico, the focus is on grid resilience and disaster-response infrastructure. These efforts reflect how Latin American markets are leapfrogging to integrated energy systems, where storage, generation, and hydrogen production converge.
Positioning Latin America in the Global Energy Map
By expanding its regional presence, Black & Veatch aims to embed global decarbonization technology within local infrastructure ecosystems. The firm’s strategy responds to a dual opportunity: surging renewable capacity across the continent and strong policy signals from national governments seeking private-sector innovation. Analysts view this move as a sign of confidence in Latin America’s potential to become a major supplier of low-carbon power and hydrogen to North America and Asia, anchoring the region’s place in the next wave of global energy transformation.