Argentina, Dec. 23 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a strategic investment in Central Puerto S.A., a leading electricity generation company in Argentina, to develop projects that will increase the reliability and flexibility of the national power system, enable greater integration of renewable energy, and enhance the country's energy competitiveness.The US$300 million financing package will support the acquisition of shares in the 1,440-megawatt (MW) Piedra del Aguila hydropower plant, which is considered critical for the stability of Argentina's national grid and was awarded in December 2025 as part of the privatization process of the Limay River hydropower plants. The financing al...