Daniel Lopez

Economy Specialist, Camara Geotermica

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Daniel López, an esteemed Economy Specialist at the Cámara Geotérmica Argentina, has been a vital contributor to the geothermal energy sector, bringing his comprehensive expertise in economic and financial analysis to the forefront since March 2022. His work with the Cámara Geotérmica Argentina, focused on reporting and monitoring the leveled costs of base electricity generation (diesel, gas, geothermal) in the Andean region of Argentina through private and ongoing investments, demonstrates his pivotal role in enhancing the financial viability and sustainability of geothermal energy projects. Daniel's professional journey extends beyond his current engagement with the geothermal community. He has a longstanding association with AySA S.A. – Aguas Argentinas S.A., where he has been employed since May 1993. His tenure there has been marked by significant achievements, including his role as the Project Manager for the New Tariff Scheme from August 2017 to January 2020, where he was instrumental in devising and implementing comprehensive tariff restructuring and regulatory proposals to optimize the company’s financial and operational performance. Between July 2014 and December 2017, Daniel served as an economic-financial advisor at Geotermia Andina S.A., where he was crucial in developing the “Los Despoblados” (San Juan) and “Volcán Tuzgle” (Jujuy) geothermal fields for electric power production. His responsibilities included the creation and updating of the Business Plan and detailed financial-economic modeling for both projects, showcasing his expertise in navigating the complexities of the geothermal energy market and its financial frameworks. In his ongoing role as Commercial Programming Manager since May 2006, Daniel has been responsible for a wide array of critical functions, including tariff adjustment proposals, demand estimation for unmetered users, regulatory issues analysis, economic and financial evaluation of projects, and long-term revenue and collections projections. His proficiency in managing the commercial system of the company, particularly with the SAP implementation, and overseeing the mass administration of commercial data and information highlights his versatile skill set in both the technical and administrative domains of utility management. Earlier in his career, from April 2003 to May 2006, Daniel led as Project Leader in Commercial Planning and Development, head of the Department of Planning and Management of Measurement at Aguas Argentinas. In this role, he was tasked with designing a new Tariff Scheme for the concession, defining measurement policies, and administrating the reading and maintenance of meters, further illustrating his comprehensive capabilities in strategic planning and operational execution. Daniel López's extensive experience, marked by significant roles in the economic analysis and management of both water utilities and geothermal energy projects, positions him as a key figure in Argentina's utility and renewable energy sectors. His contributions to economic and financial modeling, project evaluation, and strategic tariff and regulatory planning have been instrumental in advancing sustainable and economically viable energy solutions.