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Ecuador Transfers Coca Codo Sinclair to Power China, Settles for $400M

4/10/2026

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Ecuador Transfers Plant

Ecuador will transfer operation and maintenance of Coca Codo Sinclair to Power China for 25 years and will keep ownership.
The deal includes a $400 million arbitration settlement, and Power China will fix the plant’s technical issues.
Built in 2016, the plant has faced ongoing problems, prompting arbitration against Sinohydro.
In copper markets, China’s reduced imports and higher domestic production are weighing on global prices, with early-2026 imports down.

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China Advances Nuclear

China is advancing its nuclear energy capabilities to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI.
The Linglong One, the world's first onshore commercial small modular reactor, is nearing completion and aims to begin operations this year.
Rafael Mariano Grossi of the IAEA and other industry leaders emphasize nuclear energy's critical role in supplying AI-driven power.
China is exploring partnerships with U.S. companies to enhance clean energy solutions for AI infrastructure.

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Ecuador Transfers Plant

Ecuador will transfer operation and maintenance of Coca Codo Sinclair to Power China for 25 years and will keep ownership.
The deal includes a $400 million arbitration settlement, and Power China will fix the plant’s technical issues.
Built in 2016, the plant has faced ongoing problems, prompting arbitration against Sinohydro.
In copper markets, China’s reduced imports and higher domestic production are weighing on global prices, with early-2026 imports down.

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