Holland & Knight Advises Peru's Contugas on $300 Million Short-Term Loan

NEW YORK (October 21, 2026) – Holland & Knight advised Contugas S.A.C., as borrower, in connection with a short-term cross-border loan facility of up to $300 million. The transaction closed on August 14, 2026.

The financing was provided by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) and was used to refinance existing corporate debt.

Contugas is a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá and the concessionaire for the distribution of natural gas in Peru's Ica region. Since commencing operations in 2014, the company has developed an extensive natural gas distribution network serving residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers, helping expand access to cleaner and more efficient energy throughout the region.

Bladex is a multinational bank originally established by the central banks of Latin America. It began operations in 1979 and today provides financial solutions to financial institutions and corporations throughout the region. Headquartered in Panama, Bladex has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, an agency in New York and a representative license in Peru. Bladex has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BLX) since 1992.

Holland & Knight's representation of Contugas as to New York law was led by Partner Norberto Quintana and Associate Maria De Bedout.