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Data Center Power & Policy in Venezuela
Every government action on data centers and power in Venezuela that we have verified: moratoriums, grid rules, incentives, tariffs and plans, with the power indicators that drive site selection.
By Amit Jain
Reviewed by Deepti Agrawal
Updated 22 October 2026
In short
As of 22 October 2026, DC Market Insights tracks 11 government actions on data centers and power in Venezuela, 8 of them in force. We have found no moratorium or restriction on new data centers in force in Venezuela. 1 incentive scheme applies: Organic Law of Special Economic Zones: fiscal and customs incentives, technology parks eligible.
Market snapshot
Venezuela power and policy: key facts
- Renewable share of electricity generation: 77% (2023). Rank 5 of 37 tracked countries, highest first.
- Latest change: Public-sector reduced working hours to ease pressure on the power grid (August 2026) (Presidency (acting president Delcy Rodríguez), 13 Aug 2026).
- By type: 5 regulation, 1 other, 1 restriction and 1 incentive.
Power indicators for Venezuela
Latest official figure for each indicator, with earlier years where we have them.
In force now in Venezuela
Grid access (1)
Ministry authorisation (habilitación) required for self-generation of 2 MW or more (LOSSE Arts. 45-46)
Self-generation is allowed only for the exclusive consumption of the producer and operates independently of the national grid. Installations of 2 MW or more need a habilitación from MPPEE. Data centers relying on on-site diesel or gas generation at that scale therefore need ministry approval, and the law in force gives no route to sell surplus to the grid.
2 MW Self-generation capacity at or above which MPPEE authorisation is required
Power tariff (1)
Electricity tariffs set by the Ministry of Electric Energy, reviewed annually (LOSSE Arts. 59-66)
Tariffs are not market prices: MPPEE designs the tariff scheme from activity costs and user classification (use, consumption level, location, technical characteristics), must review system costs every year to decide on tariff adjustments, must include incentives for efficient use, and may set targeted subsidies including for productive sectors it wants to incentivise. No current published tariff schedule for industrial or commercial users was found.
Incentive (1)
Organic Law of Special Economic Zones: fiscal and customs incentives, technology parks eligible
The 2022 Special Economic Zones law lets national or foreign companies that sign an economic activity agreement with the National Superintendency of SEZs claim incentives, including import duty drawback and refunds of other national taxes as set in each zone's creation decree. Technology activities (technology parks, telecoms, informatics, telematics and software systems) are an eligible sector. The finance ministry caps total incentives by reference to prior-year income tax collection.
Efficiency rule (1)
Mandatory energy-efficiency plan for users above 2 MW (LOSSE)
Any electricity user with demand above 2 MW, which covers most colocation or enterprise data centers of meaningful size, must prepare and apply a plan for rational and efficient use of electricity at its installations.
2 MW Demand threshold above which an efficiency plan is mandatory
Regulation (4)
Crypto-asset decree: digital miners must register with SUNACRIP
The Constituent Decree on the Integral System of Crypto-assets (Gaceta 41.575) regulates digital mining among other crypto activities and requires miners and other participants to register in SUNACRIP registries. SUNACRIP was intervened in 2023 and its current functioning was not verified.
Foreign investment registration with EUR 800,000 minimum (Ley Constitucional de Inversión Extranjera Productiva)
To register a foreign investment, contributions must reach at least EUR 800,000 or CNY 6.5 million (or equivalent) at the official exchange rate; the ministry may lower the minimum to no less than 10% of that amount for sector or SME reasons. Registered investments sign investment contracts that detail incentives, the region of the investment and duration; preferred sectors defined by the Executive get more favourable incentives.
800,000 EUR Minimum contribution to register a foreign investment (Art. 19)
Ley de Infogobierno: public bodies must use free software and open standards
The Infogovernment Law governs IT use by all public bodies and promotes technological independence. Public bodies may only use free software and open standards; proprietary software needs an exceptional authorisation of up to three years from the National IT Commission (CONATI). This shapes public-sector IT and hosting procurement. No general personal data protection law was found.
State reservation of all electricity activities (LOSSE Art. 8)
The Organic Law of the Electric System and Service reserves generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation to the State through the single operator and service provider (CORPOELEC), and system dispatch to the Ministry of Electric Energy (MPPEE). Under the law in force a data center cannot buy power from a private generator; the only grid supplier is the state operator. Mixed companies supplying inputs to the sector require at least 60% State capital (Art. 10).
Announced and proposed
Measures that are not yet in force. Status changes when the rule takes effect or is withdrawn.
Public-sector reduced working hours to ease pressure on the power grid (August 2026)
Acting leader Delcy Rodríguez announced that the public sector will work reduced hours (alternate days and half days, except essential services such as health) to relieve the strained national grid. No end date was given. It indicates ongoing supply shortfalls and load-management measures relevant to data center reliability planning.
Partial reform of the electricity law to open generation and commercialisation to private investment
On 2 June 2026 the National Assembly unanimously approved at first reading a 42-article reform of the Organic Law of the Electric System and Service. It would allow mixed and private capital under concessions with public supervision (the Republic keeps over 50% of mixed companies), open generation and commercialisation to national and foreign private investment, prioritise solar and wind, and move to cost-reflective tariffs. The second reading was postponed on 15 October 2026; acting president Delcy Rodríguez said on 8 October no reform would pass this year.
Disconnection of all crypto-mining farms from the national grid (SEN)
In May 2024 the Ministry of Electric Energy announced a plan, with CORPOELEC and the Public Ministry, to disconnect all cryptocurrency mining farms from the national electric system to relieve demand, following seizures of mining equipment. It was announced on social media; no Gaceta Oficial instrument was found. It signals grid-access risk for large high-density compute loads.
Timeline of data center and power policy in Venezuela
| Date | Action | Type | Status | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Public-sector reduced working hours to ease pressure on the power grid (August 2026) | Other | Announced | Presidency (acting president Delcy Rodríguez) |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Partial reform of the electricity law to open generation and commercialisation to private investment | Regulation | Proposed | Asamblea Nacional; MPPEE |
| 17 May 2024 | Disconnection of all crypto-mining farms from the national grid (SEN) | Restriction | Announced | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Energía Eléctrica (MPPEE); CORPOELEC |
| 20 Jul 2022 | Organic Law of Special Economic Zones: fiscal and customs incentives, technology parks eligible | Incentive | In force | Asamblea Nacional; Superintendencia Nacional de las Zonas Económicas Especiales |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Crypto-asset decree: digital miners must register with SUNACRIP | Regulation | In force | Asamblea Nacional Constituyente; SUNACRIP |
| 29 Dec 2017 | Foreign investment registration with EUR 800,000 minimum (Ley Constitucional de Inversión Extranjera Productiva) | Regulation | In force | Asamblea Nacional Constituyente; Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Comercio Exterior e Inversión Internacional |
| 17 Oct 2013 | Ley de Infogobierno: public bodies must use free software and open standards | Regulation | In force | Asamblea Nacional; Comisión Nacional de las Tecnologías de Información (CONATI) |
| 14 Dec 2010 | Ministry authorisation (habilitación) required for self-generation of 2 MW or more (LOSSE Arts. 45-46) | Grid access | In force | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Energía Eléctrica (MPPEE) |
| 14 Dec 2010 | Mandatory energy-efficiency plan for users above 2 MW (LOSSE) | Efficiency rule | In force | Asamblea Nacional; MPPEE |
| 14 Dec 2010 | Electricity tariffs set by the Ministry of Electric Energy, reviewed annually (LOSSE Arts. 59-66) | Power tariff | In force | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Energía Eléctrica (MPPEE) |
| 14 Dec 2010 | State reservation of all electricity activities (LOSSE Art. 8) | Regulation | In force | Asamblea Nacional; Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Energía Eléctrica (MPPEE) |
How Venezuela compares
Latest official figures for the countries we track.
| Country | Industrial power price | Renewable share | Grid emission factor | Restrictions in force | Incentives in force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | — | 19.6% (2025) | 0.28 kgCO2/kWh (2022) | 0 | 2 |
| Australia | — | 39% (2025) | — | 0 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | — | 2% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Belgium | 183 USD/MWh (2025) | 34.3% (2025) | 0.19 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| Brazil | — | 86.8% (2025) | 0.07 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 1 |
| Canada | — | 63.9% (2024) | 0.10 kgCO2/kWh (2022) | 2 | 0 |
| Chile | — | 66% (2025) | 0.24 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | — | — | 0.22 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 2 |
| Denmark | 134 USD/MWh (2025) | 81.5% (2024) | 0.11 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 1 | 0 |
| Ecuador | — | — | 0.16 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 1 | 0 |
| Finland | 58.4 USD/MWh (2025) | 57% (2024) | 0.03 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 0 |
| France | 104 USD/MWh (2025) | 27% (2025) | 0.02 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 1 |
| Germany | 180 USD/MWh (2025) | 58.8% (2025) | 0.34 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 1 | 0 |
| Guatemala | 84.5 USD/MWh (2025) | 53.5% (2024) | 0.29 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 180 USD/MWh (2026) | — | 0.59 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 2 |
| India | 82.1 USD/MWh (2025) | 28.7% (2026) | 0.68 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 5 |
| Indonesia | 62.9 USD/MWh (2024) | 16.3% (2025) | 0.68 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 1 |
| Ireland | 234 USD/MWh (2025) | 41.3% (2024) | 0.20 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 2 | 0 |
| Italy | 184 USD/MWh (2025) | 48% (2025) | 0.20 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | — | 23.1% (2024) | 0.45 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| Kazakhstan | — | 14.6% (2025) | 0.81 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 41.7 USD/MWh (2026) | 88% (2024) | 0.16 kgCO2/kWh (2019) | 1 | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 165 USD/MWh (2025) | 23.3% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 105 USD/MWh (2026) | 21% (2025) | 0.74 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 1 | 1 |
| Mexico | — | — | 0.44 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 148 USD/MWh (2025) | 49% (2025) | 0.20 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 4 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 97.5 USD/MWh (2026) | 34.7% (2025) | — | 0 | 1 |
| Panama | 66.3 USD/MWh (2025) | 74.7% (2025) | 0.15 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 1 |
| Paraguay | 33.0 USD/MWh (2026) | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Peru | — | 62.6% (2025) | — | 0 | 1 |
| Russia | — | 17.6% (2025) | — | 2 | 0 |
| Singapore | 189 USD/MWh (2025) | 2.1% (2024) | 0.40 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| South Korea | — | 9.8% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Spain | 113 USD/MWh (2025) | 55.5% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | — | 60.2% (2025) | — | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 78.5 USD/MWh (2025) | — | 0.06 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 240 USD/MWh (2026) | 70.8% (2025) | 0.13 kgCO2/kWh (2022) | 0 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120 USD/MWh (2026) | 8.8% (2024) | 0.47 kgCO2/kWh (2024) | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | 234 USD/MWh (2026) | 52.1% (2025) | 0.15 kgCO2/kWh (2026) | 1 | 1 |
| United States | 86.2 USD/MWh (2025) | 24% (2025) | 0.35 kgCO2/kWh (2023) | 0 | 1 |
| Uruguay | 101 USD/MWh (2026) | 98% (2025) | 0.01 kgCO2/kWh (2025) | 0 | 3 |
| Uzbekistan | 83.3 USD/MWh (2026) | 19.4% (2025) | — | 1 | 0 |
| Venezuela | — | 77% (2023) | — | 0 | 1 |
Questions
Is there a data center moratorium in Venezuela?
We have found no moratorium or restriction on new data centers in force in Venezuela as of 22 October 2026. Proposed or announced measures, if any, are listed in the timeline.
What incentives does Venezuela offer data centers?
In force: Organic Law of Special Economic Zones: fiscal and customs incentives, technology parks eligible. Each is listed with its authority and dates on this page.
How much of Venezuela’s electricity is renewable?
Renewables supplied 77% of electricity generation in Venezuela in 2023.
Where does this data come from?
Each action comes from a page we opened: a law, regulation, gazette notice, ministry or regulator release, grid operator notice or investment agency page, and only when official text is not available a company or trade publication. A second analyst re-opens the source before an item is published. Government sources are linked on the page; all sources come with the Excel data.
What counts as a restriction or moratorium?
A government or grid operator rule that stops, pauses, caps or conditions new data center capacity or grid connections, for a country or a region within it. Proposals are shown as proposed until they take effect.
How are power prices compared?
We use each country’s official statistics for industrial or non-household electricity, converted to US dollars per MWh at the average rate for the year where needed, and show the year and source. Contract prices for data centers can differ.
How often is it updated?
Countries are reviewed on a rolling schedule and changes are added as they are announced. Each item shows the date of the action.
Global capacity
How much data center capacity is installed worldwide?
Installed and forecast capacity in MW by region and country, 2020 to 2035, with low, base and high cases. Updated every quarter.
Choosing a market or a site?
Our analysts prepare country briefings on power, grid access, incentives and permits, with every source, in Excel.