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Will Opposition To Mega Projects Worsen Chile's Energy Woes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Opposition To Mega Projects Worsen Chile's Energy Woes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Chile's Supreme Court last month unanimously rejected the $5 billion Castilla power project, ruling that the 2,100-megawatt plant could ""harm the constitutional guarantee that one can live in an environment free of pollution."" Meanwhile, industry leaders, particularly in the mining sector, have warned that the country's shaky electrical grid is hampering growth and investment. Does the rejection of the Castilla plant represent a major blow to Chile's energy future? How serious are the country's energy woes? Will solar, wind and other cleaner energy sources become more prevalent and help make up some of the shortfall or are they too economically …
Researchers Grow Hybrid Poplar To Produce Biomass And Transform It Into Energy, Ignacio Corvera
Researchers Grow Hybrid Poplar To Produce Biomass And Transform It Into Energy, Ignacio Corvera
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article provides information about a University of Talca (in Chile) research project focusing on growing hybrid poplar trees to use as a source of biomass, which can then be utilized as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Where Is The Future Of Hydro Projects In Latin America Headed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Where Is The Future Of Hydro Projects In Latin America Headed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Colbún, the Chilean power company holding a 49 percent stake in the controversial HidroAysén project, announced last month that it is ""indefinitely suspending"" the environmental impact assessment for the project's transmission line. It is one of many regional projects that have faced local and environmental opposition, but have also been cited as necessary to meet growing energy needs. Are mega hydropower projects like this doomed in Chile and elsewhere in Latin America? What energy sources will fill in the void if such projects don\'t come to fruition? How are anticipated consequences of climate change, such as drought, going to change …
The Future Of The Cuervo River Mega Hydropower Project, 'The Other Hidroaysén,' To Be Decided This Tuesday, Radio Tierra
The Future Of The Cuervo River Mega Hydropower Project, 'The Other Hidroaysén,' To Be Decided This Tuesday, Radio Tierra
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article briefly describes the mega hydroelectric project to be installed on the Cuervo River in Chile. It includes a May 2012 radio interview with activist Peter Hartmann, who advises that the environmental effects of the project have not been adequately considered and evaluated.
The World Invests In Renewable Energy, Evelyn Pallotta
The World Invests In Renewable Energy, Evelyn Pallotta
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the growth in investment in renewable energy in Latin America. It identifies Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, & Chile as the major investors in renewable energy. The article concludes by calling for a diversification of the Venezuelan energy matrix, in addition to investments in education, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
What Role Should Governments Play In Regulating Land Use?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Role Should Governments Play In Regulating Land Use?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Roughly half of the deforestation that was avoided in Brazil's Amazon region from 2005-2009 was the result of governmental policies, according to a report released March 21 by the Climate Policy Initiative. Meanwhile, ""billions"" of investment dollars are on hold as Brazil considers a proposal governing land purchases, nearly two years after the country banned foreign investors from buying large tracts of land, the Financial Times reported. Meanwhile, the alarming rate of loss of Paraguay's Chaco Forest has also recently made headlines. What role should the state play in regulating land usage? How can Latin American governments balance preservation of …
Is Chile's New National Energy Strategy A Promising Plan?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is Chile's New National Energy Strategy A Promising Plan?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera released a National Energy Strategy last month designed to formulate a comprehensive energy policy through 2030. In recent years, Chile has struggled to meet rapidly rising demand, and the plan's six priority areas are aimed at improving energy security in a more cost-effective and clean manner. Does the National Energy Strategy represent a feasible plan? Who is likely to oppose it and why? What are its strengths and shortcomings?
What Energy Sector Trends Should Leaders Be Watching?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Energy Sector Trends Should Leaders Be Watching?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In 2011, Latin America witnessed protests over major hydro projects in Brazil and Chile, advances in Cuba's quest to drill for oil, continued successes in Colombia's hydrocarbons sector and considerable Chinese energy investments in Venezuela and Ecuador. What will make headlines in the region's energy sector in 2012? Which trends should policy and business leaders be watching? Do you predict any major energy sector surprises in the year ahead?
Should Solar Power Be A Priority In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Should Solar Power Be A Priority In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Global investment in renewable energies is expected to hit $7 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, with the deployment of solar power globally expected to undergo the second-fastest percentage growth of all renewable technologies (after offshore wind), more than doubling from today to 1,137GW by 2030. How do you expect Latin America's deployment of solar power will compare with other parts of the world in the two decades ahead? Where within the region are solar power's prospects brightest? Should solar be a priority for the region? What government policies and market conditions need …
Will Chile's Power Sector Stymie Development?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Chile's Power Sector Stymie Development?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Chile was hit by three major blackouts from Sept. 24-26, halting operations at copper mines and darkening several parts of the country, including Santiago. The outages led to calls for the country to invest more in its power sector. Is Chile's power sector a weak link in the country's development? What needs to happen in the power sector in order to avoid future blackouts? Are problems in the country's electrical grid affecting its ability to attract businesses and investment?
Perspectives For Distributed Generation With Renewable Energy In Latin America And The Carribean: Analysis Of Case Studies For Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, And Chile, Christiaan Gischler, Nils Janson
Perspectives For Distributed Generation With Renewable Energy In Latin America And The Carribean: Analysis Of Case Studies For Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, And Chile, Christiaan Gischler, Nils Janson
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This paper deals with how to promote distributed generation (DG) done with renewable energy (RE) in emerging markets of Latin American & the Carribean (LAC), with the purpose of increasing competitiveness & achieving sustainable economic growth. It also argues that the key rationale for promoting renewable DG in LAC is to reduce the cost of electricity for a country as a whole. The paper examines four case studies (Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, & Chile) to assess what these countries are or are not doing, and why, in promoting renewable DG, and finds that they have some viable options for renewable DG …
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 …
How Is China Changing Latin America's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Is China Changing Latin America's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
China recently announced several loans worth billions of dollars to Ecuador and Venezuela—to be paid back largely in the form of oil—for public works, energy and infrastructure projects. These investments and others have made China the biggest credit source for the two governments, often on terms that other financial institutions would spurn, analysts have pointed out. Are China's big loans going to be good deals for the Latin American countries? Will the money come through, and will it be used effectively for the intended purposes? Is China's increased investment in Ecuador, Venezuela and other countries in the region playing out …
What Is The Fate Of Chile's Hidroaysén Project?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Is The Fate Of Chile's Hidroaysén Project?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
A court ruling in Chile on June 20 suspended the controversial HidroAysén project, a proposed plan to dam two rivers and build five hydroelectric plants in Patagonia, The New York Times reported. While environmental groups hope that the ruling is the first step in canceling the dams, a lawyer for the project told local newspaper La Tercera that the ruling was ""purely formal"" and made no decision about the complex's legality. Does Chile's booming demand for energy outweigh the detriments of the project, as the government has claimed? Are there adequate alternatives to supply the necessary power for the country's …
Is The Region Capable Of Meeting Increased Electricity Demand?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is The Region Capable Of Meeting Increased Electricity Demand?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Brazil's Säo Paulo state has suffered several major power failures this year, while the Venezuelan government has enacted rationing measures and begun importing electricity from Colombia. Meanwhile, Argentina's electricity consumption in May grew by 7.8 percent over the year prior, and the Chilean government has repeatedly said it will need to double its electricity generation capacity in the next 10 to 15 years. As Latin American economies continue to grow, how capable are they of meeting electricity demand? Are power shortages likely to hamper growth and, if so, where? What role should the state play in developing the power sector, …
Energía Nuclear En América Latina: Antes Y Después Del Desastre Japonés, Paul Isbell
Energía Nuclear En América Latina: Antes Y Después Del Desastre Japonés, Paul Isbell
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article begins by outlining the use of nuclear energy in Latin America as compared to other regions of the world. More specifically, it details the history and current output of energy from the six nuclear reactors throughout Latin America. Additionally, it discusses the plans that many countries in the region have to create nuclear energy programs in the future, and the impact that the events in Japan have had on these plans.
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.
Should The Bolivian Government Have Ended Fuel Subsidies?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Should The Bolivian Government Have Ended Fuel Subsidies?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
On Dec. 26, Bolivian President Evo Morales issued a decree canceling heavy subsidies on gasoline and diesel fuel, citing the heavy preponderance of fuel smuggling across the border, and thus triggered a rise in fuel prices by more than 70 percent. The change was met with widespread protests, riots and a national transport strike. Morales reversed his decision on Dec. 31. Should Morales have ended fuel subsidies in Bolivia? What are the political ramifications for the move and its subsequent reversal? What else can the government do about widespread fuel smuggling? Is the government likely to cut subsidies in the …
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.
Energy Conflicts: A Growing Concern In Latin America, Patricia I. Vásquez
Energy Conflicts: A Growing Concern In Latin America, Patricia I. Vásquez
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses how the implementation of energy projects has spurred conflict throughout Latin America over the past decade. The article states that there are two underlying factors that trigger such conflicts: economic inequality and weak state management of the revenue being generated by extractive industries. Based on this premise, the article explores a variety of conflicts , including geopolitical and border conflicts at the regional level, revenue conflicts at the national level, and local conflicts.
How Advanced Are Smart Grids In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Advanced Are Smart Grids In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
U.S. President Barack Obama last year announced the largest single energy grid modernization investment in the country's history, valued at some $8 billion. Other nations have similarly prioritized large-scale investments to modernize energy infrastructure by incorporating information and communication technologies to create a ""smart grid"" that uses two-way communications to better coordinate supply and demand, reduce costs and enhance efficiency. How advanced is the build-out of smart grids in Latin America and the Caribbean? What challenges do smart grids face in the region and how do they factor into the overall context of the energy sector? How will regional integration …
Nº 210-358, Modificaciones A La Ley N°19.657 Sobre Concesiones De Energia Geotermica, President Of The Republic Of Chile, Minister Of Energy, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of Minning
Nº 210-358, Modificaciones A La Ley N°19.657 Sobre Concesiones De Energia Geotermica, President Of The Republic Of Chile, Minister Of Energy, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of Minning
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document is a message from the president of the Republic of Chile that introduces modifications to Law N ° 19.657 on Geothermal Energy Concessions.
Declaration Of Margarita - Building The Energy Integration Of The South, Gobiernos De Sudamérica
Declaration Of Margarita - Building The Energy Integration Of The South, Gobiernos De Sudamérica
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document was prepared by the Governments of South America during the First South American Energy Summit to discuss the issues of the production of ethanol fuel and the creation of a South American Energy Council, made up of the Ministers of Energy of each country, to coordinate energy policy.
Possibilities Of Geothermal Energy In Chile:The Case Of The Octava Region, David Vásquez
Possibilities Of Geothermal Energy In Chile:The Case Of The Octava Region, David Vásquez
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This report explores the possibilities of using geothermal energy in Chile and geothermal potential in the Octava region. First, the report presents information on geothermal energy and its potential links with the country's energy matrix. Then, it provides background information on geothermal energy development in Mexico, which has volcanic energy resources similar to those of Chile. Lastly, the analysis focuses on information provided by public institutions that have studied the projections of geothermal energy in Chile.
Does Chile Face An Imminent Energy Crisis?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Does Chile Face An Imminent Energy Crisis?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In response to a drought that has crimped hydroelectric output and in the face of soaring fuel prices that are hitting consumers, the Chilean government has pushed for new fuel subsidy legislation and enacted several energy-saving measures to lower electricity voltages and conserve reservoir waters. Are these the right steps at the right time? Is an energy crisis imminent in the short term in Chile? Which industries would most likely be affected by energy shortages? What steps should the Chilean government take to ensure a steady power supply in the future? Experts discuss what they think about this topic.
Historia De La Ley N. 19.657, Biblioteca Del Congreso Nacional De Chile
Historia De La Ley N. 19.657, Biblioteca Del Congreso Nacional De Chile
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This document outlines the congressional dialogue leading up to the ratification of Law N. 19.657, which outlines geothermal energy concessions in Chile.