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Will Peña Nieto Be Able To Win Support For Energy Reform?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Peña Nieto Be Able To Win Support For Energy Reform?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Mexican President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto has said that reforming the state-run energy sector will be his ""signature issue"" and that he aims to refashion Pemex in the image of Brazil's Petrobras, Bloomberg News reported. However, the Institutional Revolutionary Party fell short of an outright majority in the country's Congress and energy reform has proven to be elusive in the past. Will Peña Nieto be successful in his bid to reform Pemex? What changes will he try to implement and what challenges is he likely to face in getting them passed?
What Are The Implications Of Mexico's Climate Change Law?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Are The Implications Of Mexico's Climate Change Law?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Mexico's Congress in April passed a landmark climate change law after three years of debate and revisions, Reuters reported. The bill's mandates require that 35 percent of Mexico's energy come from renewable sources by 2024 and carbon emissions must be 50 percent below 2000 levels by 2050, among other requirements. What will be the effects of Mexico's new climate law? Will the energy sector be able to meet the increased demand for renewable power? How do other Latin American countries' future energy plans compare with Mexico, and are they likely to adopt similar legislation? Does the law's passage reflect pessimism …
Mexico Gets Wind Energy Boost, Gabe Keith
Mexico Gets Wind Energy Boost, Gabe Keith
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article provides a brief summary of a new and large wind project slated to be built in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Wind In Mexico: Wind Sector To Require 20,000 Windmills, Evwind
Wind In Mexico: Wind Sector To Require 20,000 Windmills, Evwind
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the potential and needs that Mexico has for continuing to develop a strong wind sector. It is projected that by 2020, Mexico will generate 12,000 MW of power.
What Are The Implications Of Mexico's Climate Change Law?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Are The Implications Of Mexico's Climate Change Law?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Mexico's Congress in April passed a landmark climate change law after three years of debate and revisions, Reuters reported. The bill's mandates require that 35 percent of Mexico's energy come from renewable sources by 2024 and carbon emissions must be 50 percent below 2000 levels by 2050, among other requirements. What will be the effects of Mexico's new climate law? Will the energy sector be able to meet the increased demand for renewable power? How do other Latin American countries' future energy plans compare with Mexico, and are they likely to adopt similar legislation? Does the law's passage reflect pessimism …
What Does A State-Run Energy Company Need To Succeed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Does A State-Run Energy Company Need To Succeed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Argentina last week announced it would seize the 51 percent of YPF owned by Repsol, arguing that the company had not invested enough in the country's energy sector development. Meanwhile, the top two contenders for the Mexican presidency have suggested that state-run Pemex should be opened up to private investment, following examples in Brazil and Colombia, to improve productivity. What does it take to make a state energy company succeed? What policies should governments seek to emulate and which should they avoid? Does history stand on the Argentine government's side in YPF's nationalization?
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.
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant To Generate 450 Mw In Mexico, José Santamarta
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant To Generate 450 Mw In Mexico, José Santamarta
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the plans to establish a photovoltaic solar plant in Baja California, Mexico. It gives a brief history of the renewable energy market in Mexico, and describes the international public/private efforts and entities that are funding the project.
Is The Global Energy Map Shifting To The Western Hemisphere?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is The Global Energy Map Shifting To The Western Hemisphere?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
For the first time since 1949, the United States exported more gasoline, heating oil and diesel fuel last year than it imported, the Energy Department reported Feb 29, and imports of crude oil fell to a level not seen since 1995. Such advances in the United States, along with recent discoveries in Latin America of vast gas reserves in shale formations, subsalt oil deposits and renewable energy resources, have led some analysts argue that the global energy map is shifting from the Middle East to the Western Hemisphere. Is the ""world's oil map"" shifting away from the Middle East? What …
Is Mexico Prepared For Deepwater Drilling In The Gulf?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is Mexico Prepared For Deepwater Drilling In The Gulf?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Pemex is not prepared for risks such as a spill or other serious accident that could happen as it plans to drill two wells in ultradeep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, said Juan Carlos Zepeda, the head of Mexico's National Hydrocarbons Commission, in a Feb. 15 interview with The Wall Street Journal. According to Zepeda, his agency's resources amount to about 2 percent the size of its U.S. counterpart's budget. Pemex officials, however, say that the company is capable of carrying out its plans safely. How prepared is Mexico to deal with a serious accident in the Gulf of …
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 Mexico Be Able To Exploit Its Shale Gas Resources?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Mexico Be Able To Exploit Its Shale Gas Resources?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Mexico is abandoning plans to build as many as 10 nuclear reactors and will focus instead on natural gas-fired electricity plants, Bloomberg News reported last week. According to Energy Minister Jordy Herrera, Mexico is shifting course in light of new discoveries of natural gas deposits. He added that Mexico would seek private sector investment for about $10 billion during five years to expand a natural gas pipeline network. Is Mexico's plan to scrap new nuclear projects a good idea? How significant are the new natural gas deposits? Will Mexico be able to exploit them to meet growing energy needs? Should …
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 …
How Should Mexico's State-Run Pemex Be Reformed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Should Mexico's State-Run Pemex Be Reformed?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In an interview with Fortune, the CEO of Mexico's Pemex, Juan José Suárez Coppel, described the state oil company's problems as having ""too many cooks in the kitchen,"" adding that efficiency gets lost. Coppel suggested that sweeping changes would have advantages and though they are unlikely to occur this year, could happen in the future. Will energy policy and changes to Pemex play a significant role in the next election? If so, which proposals are likely to be debated? What steps should Pemex take to increase efficiency within its current limitations? How should the company be reformed in the medium …
What Is The Outlook For Colombia's Oil Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Is The Outlook For Colombia's Oil Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In the wake of Colombia's ratings upgrade to investment status earlier this year and strong second-quarter profits, Colombian state-run oil company Ecopetrol announced last month that it would sell $1.4 billion of stock to pay for investments aimed at doubling production. The company added that it would increase the number of shares more than seven-fold if demand exceeds expectations. Will the investment-grade rating lead to as strong demand for the shares as the company expects? What is the outlook for Ecopetrol and the Colombian oil sector in the short to medium term? What challenges does the Colombian oil industry face?
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. …
Will Pemex Be Able To Reverse Declining Reserves?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Pemex Be Able To Reverse Declining Reserves?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In 2008, Mexico enacted some reforms to its hydrocarbons sector in an effort to turn around a decline in crude oil output. Despite the reforms, proven crude reserves dropped for the 12th year in a row last year. In an effort to encourage foreign involvement, Pemex will auction several oil field contracts this summer, with as many as 20 awarded by the end of next year. Will the contracts attract outside cash and technology, and will that be enough to increase Mexico's oil output? What structural changes at Pemex could improve the company's chances for increasing production? Experts discuss what …
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.
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.
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.
Energy Consumption: Challenges And Opportunities Of Urbanization, Heidi Jane Smith
Energy Consumption: Challenges And Opportunities Of Urbanization, Heidi Jane Smith
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article highlights four cities in Latin America (Curitiba, Sáo Paulo, Bogotá, and Monterrey) that have developed mechanisms to reduce their energy consumption.
Latin America's Nuclear Future, Jorge Zanelli Iglesias
Latin America's Nuclear Future, Jorge Zanelli Iglesias
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the future of nuclear energy in Latin America in the context of increasing nuclear power production throughout the world. It begins by outlining the history of nuclear power in the region, and then goes on to compare nuclear power to other forms of energy. The article states the various approaches to nuclear energy being taken by different countries in the region, and states the challenges and opportunities that are arising.
What Climate Change Means For Latin America, Paul Isbell
What Climate Change Means For Latin America, Paul Isbell
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses how even though Latin America contributes to only 10% of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions, the region is vulnerable to the environmental and geopolitical consequences of climate change. The energy matrix in Latin America and the region's carbon emissions are explored.
How Widespread Is Oil And Electricity Theft In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Widespread Is Oil And Electricity Theft In Latin America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Last month, a ruptured pipeline in northern Colombia spilled 20,000 gallons of fuel into the Caribbean Sea and created a localized environmental emergency. Authorities allege that the spill was caused by a failed criminal attempt to siphon oil from the pipeline. How big of a problem is the theft of oil, fuels and electricity in Latin American and Caribbean countries? In which countries is the situation most critical? What types of entities are behind the theft, and what policies and practices should be implemented to stop this type of criminal activity?
Border Governors Conference Emphasizes Environmental Sustainability, Sourcemex Writers
Border Governors Conference Emphasizes Environmental Sustainability, Sourcemex Writers
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
For many years, environmental sustainability for the US-Mexico border region was just another issue on the agenda at the Border Governors Conference. But the issue gained a much higher prominence in 2008, thanks in part to the strong advocacy of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had made environmental initiatives his top priority since he first participated in the forum five years ago. California's turn to host the Border Governors Conference came in 2008, giving Schwarzenegger the opportunity to make environmental sustainability the central theme of the 26th annual conference, held in Hollywood, California, Aug. 13-15. The conference addressed some of …
Resource Nationalism And Energy Security In Latin America: Implication For Global Oil Supplies, David R. Mares
Resource Nationalism And Energy Security In Latin America: Implication For Global Oil Supplies, David R. Mares
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Energy policy is usefully characterized by the degree to which resource nationalism and energy security are pursued. The balance achieved between these two key concepts dramatically affects global energy supplies. Over the past century, both of these ideas have played particularly significant roles in Latin America, where the oil industry first developed outside the US, and an area that continues to draw the attention of the world market. Because Latin America is a growing source of hydrocarbons for the world market, its energy policies are of increasing importance. The challenge is to understand why a country works with or against …