Pampa Energia SA

Pampa Energía operates the Pichachén and Pichi Picún Leufú hydroelectric complexes in Argentina's Neuquén province, located on lands historically claimed by the Mapuche indigenous community. In 2022, the Mapuche Confederation of Neuquén filed a lawsuit against Pampa Energía and its parent company, Pan American Energy, alleging that the company's operations have caused environmental destruction and human rights abuses, including the contamination of water sources and disruption of local ecosystems. The legal action specifically cites the companies' failure to conduct adequate prior consultations with the indigenous communities as required by international law.

Further reports from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre indicate ongoing community conflicts related to the company's energy projects. These include allegations from the community of Pampa Clemesí in Peru, where local groups report being denied access to energy despite the proximity of Pampa Energía's operations, highlighting a pattern of community harm alongside environmental impacts. The combination of legal action by indigenous groups and documented community disputes points to systemic issues in the company's environmental and social governance.