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Aramco Inaugurates in Punta Arenas Its Most Southern Bencinera in the World - La Tercera

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Aramco Inaugurates in Punta Arenas Its Most Southern Bencinera in the World - La Tercera

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Aramco announced this Thursday the opening of its 200th service station – just 15 months from entering Chile – in the city of Punta Arenas, next to the Strait of Magellan. According to the company, this is its most southern filling station in the world. The new station incorporates “the innovative formula with latest technology in all fuels (93, 95, 97 and Diesel)”, added to its new premium fuel line Aramco ProForce 97 and Aramco ProForce Diesel…See the Story

Zona Franca De Punta Arenas Scores Historical Sales in the First Quarter - La Tercera

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Zona Franca De Punta Arenas Scores Historical Sales in the First Quarter - La Tercera

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In the first three months of the year it consolidated historical sales, which reached $122 billion (US$128 million). This is equivalent to an increase of 24% versus the same period of 2024. The commercial premises of the Franc Zone had a large part to see in the boost of the sales of the concessionary, consolidating revenues of $82,580 million (US$87 million), reflecting an increase of more than 30% versus last year. This segment represents 67% …Read Article

From the Highlands to the South of Chile, Middle School Students Connect with Antarctica

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From the Highlands to the South of Chile, Middle School Students Connect with Antarctica

INACH conducted a promotional tour to bring polar science closer to young middle school students and invite them to participate in the School Antarctic Fair, strengthening the link with the White Continent. Punta Arenas, June 13, 2025.- To arouse interest in polar science among young people from all over the country, the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) conducted an educational tour through the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Los Lagos and L…Read Article

SERC Chile Promotes Dialogue on the Decentralized Energy Transition From Magallanes - Revista Electricidad

In the Ernesto Livacic auditorium of the University of Magallanes, the seminar “Challenges of the Energy Transition of Magallanes” was held, which marked the official launch of the Center for Advanced Decentralized Energy Solutions (SEDA), with the aim of promoting energy solutions adapted to local realities and moving towards a cleaner and more resilient matrix. The event brought together representatives of the academic, institutional and busin…Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

Chile: A Driver Lit a Cigarette and His Car Exploded · Global Voices

One man resulted in severe burns and is at vital risk after his vehicle exploded in Punta Arenas, Chile.Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas See the Story

Magellan: New Pole of Energy and Productive Development for Chile

For many, the mining we develop in Chile is a pride, but the truth is that, more than an industrial mining power, we are still only a great exporter of copper concentrate.Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

SEA Magallanes Opened a New Stage of Citizen Participation for the Southern Lighthouse Wind Park Project

The measure responds to substantive changes detected in the Adenda of the Environmental Impact Study, which involve new impacts on the landscape, transit and local avifauna. Punta Arenas, June 3, 2025. The Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) of the Magellan Region and Chilean Antarctic resolved to open a new stage of Citizen Participation (PAC) in the process of environmental assessment of the Southern Light Wind Farm project, presented by th…Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

Mother and Daughter Were Caught Stealing in Storage and Surprised with an Unusual Request: "Let Us Steal!"

The two women were arrested following a violent incident in a warehouse in Punta Arenas.Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

Comptroller Confirms Irregularities Reported by Former Republican Core on Transfers of Public Silvers From Gore to ProCulture in Punta Arenas

The investigation of the supervisory body also extends to the Hernando de Magallanes foundation. The work of the former Magellanic authority Alejandro Riquelme was supported by the deputies of the political shop, José Carlos Meza and Agustín Romero. After two years of investigation, the Comptroller General of the Republic finally detected serious irregularities and possible acts constituting crimes, regarding millionaire transfers to two foundat…Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

Ignacio Covacevich Assumes Executive Direction of the Technological Center for Green Hydrogen in Magallanes - Revista Electricidad

The Technological Center for Innovation in Green Hydrogen in Magallanes, whose award to Fundación Chile was announced by Corfo at the end of 2024, made known to its executive director: Ignacio Covacevich Fugellie. Covacevich is a civil engineer and has extensive experience in the logistics, aquaculture, port and transport industry. Although his higher studies developed in Valparaiso and Santiago, the professional grew up in Tierra del Fuego and …Punta Arenas · Punta Arenas Read Article

Medical Leave: Three Magellanic Reasons - Desenfoque.cl

By Héctor Martínez Díaz, from Punta Arenas Three are the reasons why the inhabitants of the Region of Magallanes can justify traveling abroad while on medical license The first, is a geographical reason, the Magellanics feel their land as an Independent Republic, even have flag, that is perceived by any North American who when stepping on [...] The entry Medical licenses: Three Magellanic reasons was first published in Desenfoque.cl.Argentina · Argentina See the Story