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Will Cuba's Electricity Sector Hold The Country Back?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Cuba's Electricity Sector Hold The Country Back?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
A massive power outage hit two-thirds of Cuba's provinces earlier this month, a sign of the country's aging infrastructure. According to analysts, modernizing the system could cost several billion dollars. Meanwhile, two recent attempts at exploratory drilling off the Cuban coast have been unsuccessful. Will the electricity sector hold the country back as the government takes steps to liberalize the economy and increase consumption? How serious are Cuba's energy woes? Is the government partly at fault for mismanaging the sector, as some critics allege, or are sanctions entirely to blame?
Central America/Caribbean Can Reduce Their Oil Dependency, Says Wb Report, World Bank
Central America/Caribbean Can Reduce Their Oil Dependency, Says Wb Report, World Bank
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This is a press release that summarizes a July 2012 World Bank report on mitigating market vulnerability to oil prices in Central American and the Caribbean. It briefly discusses how renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and improved regional integration can facilitate better management of unpredictable oil prices.
Getting Energy Out Of Wind, Alexis Rojas Aguilera
Getting Energy Out Of Wind, Alexis Rojas Aguilera
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article briefly discusses the positive impact of the wind industry on both social and economic development in Cuba.
What Does Repsol's Departure Mean For Cuba's Drilling Future?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Does Repsol's Departure Mean For Cuba's Drilling Future?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Spanish oil company Repsol announced last month that it is withdrawing from Cuba after it failed to discover oil in an exploratory well. Repsol also came up dry when drilling in 2004 and now says that the risks no longer justify the expense for its blocks. Does Repsol's withdrawal have major implications for the future of drilling in Cuba? What are the next steps for the Caribbean nation's offshore projects?
Will Petrocaribe Expand Beyond Preferential Oil Purchases?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Petrocaribe Expand Beyond Preferential Oil Purchases?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
At a PetroCaribe ministerial meeting in Nicaragua in October, officials from the countries involved in the Venezuela-sponsored initiative concluded agreements on more than $16 billion in new investment, EFE reported. The agenda also sought to expand the scope of PetroCaribe beyond just preferential oil purchases, including possible projects addressing electricity, renewable energy and food security. What is the reasoning behind the expansion into projects beyond the initiative's original scope? How much of a benefit has PetroCaribe been to its signatories? Is PetroCaribe achieving Venezuela's political aims, and will it take on increasing importance over time?
How Should The Dominican Republic Improve Its Power Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Should The Dominican Republic Improve Its Power Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Dominican President Leonel Fernández on Oct. 11 inaugurated the largest wind energy farms ever built in the Caribbean nation. The Los Cocos and Quilvio Cabrera farms, which cost some $100 million, will save the country the cost of annual imports of 200,000 barrels of oil, the government said. However, critics say the 33 megawatts that the facilities will inject into to the national grid will do little to address its 600 megawatt ""energy deficit,"" and that the blackouts and other inefficiencies that have plagued the country's electricity grid will not be resolved by the wind farms alone. Is the Dominican …
Is The U.S. Likely To Engage With Cuba On Offshore Drilling?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is The U.S. Likely To Engage With Cuba On Offshore Drilling?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
A delegation from the United States organized by the Environmental Defense Fund and the International Association of Drilling Contractors traveled to Cuba earlier this month to evaluate the Caribbean nation's long-term drilling plans. Cuba is expected to begin exploring its offshore reserves in November, leading some U.S. lawmakers and industry experts, in the wake of the BP gulf oil spill, to raise safety and environmental concerns. Will Cuba be able to safely regulate its oil industry? Is the United States likely to engage with the Castro government to establish contingency plans and safety precautions? What special steps should be taken …
Can Latin America Capitalize On Oil Wealth In The Long Term?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Can Latin America Capitalize On Oil Wealth In The Long Term?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Venezuela holds some 85 percent of Latin America's crude oil reserves, and the region overall has the world's second-largest oil reserves after the Middle East, according to figures presented by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) at a two-day seminar earlier this month in Quito. Looking ahead 20 years, what are the geopolitical implications of Latin America's vast hydrocarbon resources? What energy trends will shape the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean in the long term, and how can the countries of Latin America best capitalize on energy wealth in the global environment moving ahead? Can Latin America avoid …
Will A New Bureau Lead To Better Regional Energy Policy?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will A New Bureau Lead To Better Regional Energy Policy?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
After stepping down as the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Carlos Pascual was appointed in May as the State Department's special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs. He will be tasked with designing and establishing a new Bureau for Energy Resources to unify energy diplomacy within the State Department. Will the creation of the new bureau lead to better energy policy and collaboration in the Americas? What energy issues in the region should the U.S. government be focusing on? What are some potential areas of conflict or disagreement between U.S. energy priorities and the interests of countries in Latin America …
What Trends Are Shaping The Future Of Biofuels?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Trends Are Shaping The Future Of Biofuels?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Biodiesel production in Argentina this year is expected to climb 60 percent as compared to 2010. Meanwhile, in Brazil, industry leaders have called the biofuels sector "ripe for consolidation" as it needs to increase capacity and the country recently signed cooperation agreements with the United States to advance aviation biofuels. Meanwhile, high food prices have led to criticism that producing biofuels, especially from corn ethanol in the United States, diverts agricultural production from food crops. How will the development of biofuels play out in Brazil and elsewhere in the Americas? What are the most viable solutions for the food vs. …
How Will Rising Fuel Costs Affect The Caribbean?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Will Rising Fuel Costs Affect The Caribbean?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
The administration of Jamaican prime minister Bruce Golding on April 11 caved in to pressure "at the eleventh hour" and rolled back the rate of the ad valorem tax on fuel, the Jamaica Gleaner reported, in an apparent bid to ward off opposition-led national street protests over fuel prices that party officials worried could turn violent. The opposition PNP party wants a permanent cap on the gas tax, as well as the removal of the general consumption tax on electricity, while the administration has pointed out that the increases in the price of fuel were being driven by the price …
How Does The Current Surge In Oil Prices Compare To 2008?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Does The Current Surge In Oil Prices Compare To 2008?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
With ongoing tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have soared to heights not seen since before the economic crisis. What is the impact of the surge in oil prices on Latin American countries? Which countries and industries stand to benefit? Which stand to lose? How does the situation compare to the last time prices reached $100 per barrel in 2008? Experts discuss what they think about this topic.
Energy Security And Efficiency Enhancement Project - Environmental Management Framework, Ministry Of Energy And Mining
Energy Security And Efficiency Enhancement Project - Environmental Management Framework, Ministry Of Energy And Mining
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This project is designed to provide a comprehensive support to the implementation of the Government of Jamaica s energy policy and strategy covering the 2010-2030 period. The goals are to build capacity, to provide international best practices to the government and support its energy cost reduction and diversification efforts through investments in liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy investments, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. This document presents the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) for the Project.
What Will 2011 Bring For Latin America's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Will 2011 Bring For Latin America's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
The major news stories in Latin America's energy sector last year included the development of Brazil's offshore reserves and Petrobas' record-breaking share sale, the dramatic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the discovery of Argentina's largest gas find in 35 years, the continued decline in Venezuelan oil production and a significant drop in Bolivia's proven gas reserves. Which stories will make headlines in the Latin American energy sector in 2011? What trends should policy makers and business leaders be on the lookout for? Will the region's energy sector see any surprises? Experts discuss what they think about this topic.
National Energy Policy Consultations: Carbon Reductions Strategies, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
National Energy Policy Consultations: Carbon Reductions Strategies, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document provides information on where the country stands in the global context with respect to carbon emissions. It details the obligations that the country has to reduce its carbon emissions under the Kyoto Protocol and outlines some of the strategic steps that will be taken to accomplish this objective.
Why The United States And Cuba Collaborate, Jorge Piñon
Why The United States And Cuba Collaborate, Jorge Piñon
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article examines Cuba's upcoming oil exploration drilling program. It outlines some of the benefits of collaboration between the United States and Cuba given that the drilling will take place in the Gulf of Mexico. The article recommends an agreement between the two countries similar to the MEXUS Plan (1980) that the United States signed with Mexico.
Framework For Development Of Renewable Energy Policy For Trinidad And Tobago, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Framework For Development Of Renewable Energy Policy For Trinidad And Tobago, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report provides background information on the country's energy sector, presents the drivers and barriers to domestic renewable energy development, and proposes a strategy to establish a framework for renewable energy policy.
Leading Energy Policy Issues In Latin America, Genaro Arriagada
Leading Energy Policy Issues In Latin America, Genaro Arriagada
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article provides an analysis of the energy sources in Latin America, including oil, natural gas, hydroelectric power, coal, traditional biomass, non-conventional renewable energy sources, and non-conventional hydrocarbons. It specifies the energy situation in three regions (Central America and the Caribbean, South America, and North America), and presents issues related to energy security, integration and geopolitics. Additionally, this article details why energy policy must consider three fundamental elements: efficiency, public corporations and energy prices. It concludes by analyzing Latin America's relationship to global climate change.
Petrocaribe: Welcome Relief For An Energy-Poor Region, Chris Cote
Petrocaribe: Welcome Relief For An Energy-Poor Region, Chris Cote
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article outlines the role of PetroCaribe of Venezuela. It details the relationship that Venezuela has with Central American and Caribbean countries as a provider of oil. Additionally, it examines the financing opportunities provided by PetroCaribe. It concludes with a discussion on the long-term prospects of PetroCaribe.
National Energy Policy Consultations: Local Content & Participation, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
National Energy Policy Consultations: Local Content & Participation, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report offers a framework to follow in order to maximize local content and participation in the country's energy sector. It provides information on the challenges and benefits related to local content and domestic sustainable development.
National Energy Policy Consultations: Renewable Energy Policy, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
National Energy Policy Consultations: Renewable Energy Policy, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report examines the need for renewable energy policies in the country and states that the primary objective of such policy measures will be to identify and examine strategies and make recommendations for introducing renewable energy into the local energy mix. it lists the benefits and barriers to renewable energy development, and outlines the sectors that will be affected by the implementation of these new policies.
Draft For The Energy Policy Of The Republic Of Haiti, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Draft For The Energy Policy Of The Republic Of Haiti, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Due to the fact that Haiti faces several years in a major energy crisis, largely due to the lack of a national energy policy expressing a coherent vision and objectives and clear guidance, this document was made to fill this need. In particular it targets the status of the country's energy independence, the source of energy sources and the distribution of consumption; the level of access to energy resources and delivery standards; conservation actions and control of environmental effects; and the incentives to stimulate the energy market. It also promotes research and development operations of renewable energy resources available in …
Idb, Iica, Oas, And Government Of Guyana To Promote Renewable Energy Projects In The Caribbean, Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture
Idb, Iica, Oas, And Government Of Guyana To Promote Renewable Energy Projects In The Caribbean, Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Under this memorandum of understanding, the parties (Inter-American Development Bank, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Organization of American States, Government of Guyana) agree to: explore ways in which sustainable energy and biofuels projects can be promoted and financed in the Caribbean; seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and private investments on renewable energy, energy efficiency and bioenergy; develop an agro-energy strategy to be used by CARICOM member states; and help CARICOM member states access the biofuel world markets.
Development Plan For The Energy Sector 2007 - 2017, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Development Plan For The Energy Sector 2007 - 2017, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
The national program for the development of the energy sector of Haiti seeks to enable policy makers and various stakeholders providing them with a management tool for the industry. The program covers the period 2007-2032. The conservation of natural resources (especially forests) from the point of view of energy management and environmental integrity will be considered through various measures such as: Support for more efficient use of fuel from wood and charcoal; the production of energy and other forest biomass resources; the conversion to diesel, bio-diesel and LPG of 1,000 small businesses that use wood as fuel; the promotion of …
Haiti Wind Atlas Prepared By Winergy, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Haiti Wind Atlas Prepared By Winergy, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Presents meteorological data on wind to highlight the wind power potential of the Country.
Plan For The Generation Of The Dominican Electricity Sector 2006-2020, Comisión Nacional De Energía
Plan For The Generation Of The Dominican Electricity Sector 2006-2020, Comisión Nacional De Energía
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document outlines a strategic plan which focuses on providing for growth in the sector by promoting development in the field of energy generation through private investment.
Local Content & Local Participation Policy & Framework For The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago Energy Sector, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Local Content & Local Participation Policy & Framework For The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago Energy Sector, Ministry Of Energy And Energy Affairs, Government Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report states the intention of the government to maximize the level of participation of its national people, enterprises, technology and capital through the development and increasing use of locally owned businesses, local financing and human capabilities in the conduct of all activities connected with the energy sector.
Renewable Energy Sources In Latin America And The Caribbean: Situation And Policy Proposals, U.N. Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean And The German Agency For Technical Cooperation
Renewable Energy Sources In Latin America And The Caribbean: Situation And Policy Proposals, U.N. Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean And The German Agency For Technical Cooperation
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document was prepared by the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) to be submitted to the delegations attending the World Conference on Renewable Energies in June 2004. This document outlines the following: international, intergovernmental, and regional energy initiatives; the current state of renewables in the region; an analysis of the obstacles being faced; and a strategic outline of how to implement renewable energy policy.
Government Of Guyana Strategy For Underserved Areas Electrification Programme, Samuel A. Hinds
Government Of Guyana Strategy For Underserved Areas Electrification Programme, Samuel A. Hinds
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In May 2001 the Government approved a strategy for the electrification of unserved areas along the coast of Guyana. This policy guided the development of the Unserved Areas Electrification Programme. It states that the government will examine ways of providing electricity to unserved areas in the hinterland in the most cost effective, sustainable and environmentally benign manner while at the same time increasing benefits associated with electricity. Section III states that there will be training plans aimed at strengthening the professional capabilities and at promoting a cleaner and more rational use of conventional energy, its efficient use and that of …
Energy Policy Of Guyana, National Energy Policy Committee
Energy Policy Of Guyana, National Energy Policy Committee
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This Energy Policy Paper highlights the energy situation during the period 1988 1992, and the projections for the period 1994 2004. It also focuses on the strategies to be implemented to achieve the stated objectives, the implementation schedule and possible sources of funding.