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Will Ecuador Be Able To Produce More Oil Next Year?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Ecuador Be Able To Produce More Oil Next Year?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Ecuador's revenue from oil product exports rose 87 percent between January and September to $860 million, compared to the $459 million registered in the same period in 2010, Dow Jones reported Dec. 1. According to the central bank, exports rose 35 percent from 6.73 million barrels in the first nine months of 2010 to 9.06 million barrels during that period in 2011. What is the outlook for Ecuadorean oil production? How well is the government managing the country's oil sector after contract renegotiations earlier this year?
Will The Ethanol Sector In Brazil See Major Changes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will The Ethanol Sector In Brazil See Major Changes?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Brazil's Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) further decreased its forecast for the 2011- 2012 harvest in the south center region, which is responsible for 90 percent of the country's production. The organization now expects a drop of some 12 percent from the 2010-2011 harvest of 557 million tons. Among the reasons for the fall in output are lower agricultural productivity, unfavorable weather conditions and new diseases and infestations. Is the ethanol sector likely to see similar problems in the future? What role will biofuels play in Brazil's short to medium term energy future? Is the government likely to make any significant …
Can Shale Gas Really Transform The Region's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Can Shale Gas Really Transform The Region's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Argentina has the world's third largest technically recoverable shale-gas resources, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, with several large shale gas discoveries recently announced in the country's Neuquén Basin. Mexico is ranked fourth globally, while Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and several other Latin American countries also boast of the potential for their shale resources. Will shale gas lead to another energy boom for Latin America? How do investors view the potential for shale gas deposits, which involve new technologies and uncertain regulatory structures, compared to the region's rich conventional resources? How will shale gas affect existing natural gas businesses, as …
Green Economy Does Not Necessarily Mean Sustainability, Adriana Sánchez
Green Economy Does Not Necessarily Mean Sustainability, Adriana Sánchez
NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America
A number of multinational corporations have adopted the concept of a "green economy," a model that allows the private sector to implement practices that save energy and reduce pollution. These corporations have not hesitated in using the terms "green" or "sustainable" in their mission statements and in marketing products ranging from shampoo to hydroelectric projects. And while there are some good-faith efforts to promote good environmental practices, critics argue that the moves are more cosmetic and that the bottom line remains profit and not sustainability.
How Will Brazil's Pre-Salt Regulatory Debate Turn Out?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Will Brazil's Pre-Salt Regulatory Debate Turn Out?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
The Brazilian government last month released a long-anticipated plan for sharing oil royalties among states. However, congressional leaders have continued to struggle to broker a compromise with producer and nonproducer state governments, which are each threatening to challenge proposals they deem insufficient in court. The deal is a requirement to implement the government's new framework for exploration and production of the country's massive subsalt reserves. What are the main obstacles to reaching a deal? How likely is the government to reach an agreement before the end of the year? When is Brazil likely to be able to conduct a new …
What Accounts For The Drop In Price Of Wind Power?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Accounts For The Drop In Price Of Wind Power?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In a Brazilian energy auction last month, companies agreed to sell power at the world's cheapest rates for wind energy, leading some analysts to speculate that developers will have difficulty fulfilling those contracts, Bloomberg News reported Aug. 31. Recently completed auctions in Peru and Uruguay similarly saw prices for wind power fall significantly, and the Uruguayan government is now considering purchasing four times as much energy than expected from wind farms. What accounts for the dramatic drop in price for wind power? Is the trend likely to continue in these countries and elsewhere? Will companies have trouble fulfilling the contracts?
Mexico Announces Plan That Would Greatly Expand Wind-Energy Capacity, Carlos Navarro
Mexico Announces Plan That Would Greatly Expand Wind-Energy Capacity, Carlos Navarro
NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America
Mexico launched a number of projects in the first eight months of 2011 that would greatly expand the countrys capability to produce electricity from wind power. The new projects are all funded with private capital, with the largest announced in late July. Under this project, the California-based Cannon Power Group had agreed to invest about US$2.5 billion in the construction of three wind-power parks in Mexico. The facilities—in the states of Baja California, Zacatecas, and Quintana Roo--would have a combined capacity of 322 megawatts.'
In Colombia, Blossoming Biofuel Industry Driven By Top-Down Targets And Incentives, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
In Colombia, Blossoming Biofuel Industry Driven By Top-Down Targets And Incentives, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar
NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America
In the span of just a few short years, Colombia--already a major oil and coal producer--has developed an entirely different energy industry: biofuels. The industrys pedal-to-the-metal production surge has attracted no shortage of admirers, who hail the biofuel bonanza as a model worth emulating. Others, however, question the social, economic, and even environmental implications of harvesting fuel from the country's fertile fields.'
Brazilian Government Attempts To Stabilize Ethanol Supply With New Regulation, Ana Cristina Powell
Brazilian Government Attempts To Stabilize Ethanol Supply With New Regulation, Ana Cristina Powell
NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America
For the past four decades, Brazil has moved to replace petroleum with highly efficient sugarcane-based ethanol, primarily to protect against recurring global oil crises and address concerns about the effect of greenhouse-gas emissions on the environment. Despite the immense promise of the ethanol industry, however, Brazilian drivers who choose to fill their tanks with the biofuel continue to face uncertain supplies and unstable prices. Even before being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2011, Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff met with her agriculture minister-designate Wagner Rossi to request that he confer with ethanol producers to inform them how dissatisfied the government was …
What Is The Future Of Trinidad And Tobago's Oil And Gas Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Is The Future Of Trinidad And Tobago's Oil And Gas Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
According to an audit by Ryder Scott released in August, Trinidad and Tobago's proven gas reserves have fallen for a fourth straight year. While officials have said that the country needs to boost exploration and open up new markets, lower prices and reduced demand from the United States pose additional challenges to attracting new investment, according to analysts. What is the medium- to long-term future of Trinidad and Tobago's oil and gas sector? How can it attract new investment and fund E&P activities in the current business environment? How might scarce supplies affect the country's manufacturing sector, which has been …
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 …
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, …
Is Government Interference Hampering Petrobras?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is Government Interference Hampering Petrobras?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Some investors, concerned about government meddling and profitability at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, have shifted interest away from the state-run company to startup companies that include OGX Petroleo and HRT ParticipaÇões, Reuters reported May 25. How significant of a problem is political interference for Petrobras and what effect does it have on profitability? What has been the effect of pre-salt regulations on the country's ability to efficiently develop the fields? Is the outlook for the new crop of oil start-ups as rosy as some investors paint, or over-hyped?
What Is The Future Of Energy Integration In Central America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
What Is The Future Of Energy Integration In Central America?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
First proposed in 1987, the Central American Electricity Interconnection System (SIEPAC), a plan to create a more robust regional transmission grid in Central America, is scheduled to become operational this year. In order to allow economies of scale to occur, the aim is to harness the transmission project to create an integrated regional electricity market known as the Mercado Eléctrico Regional (MER). What are the potential benefits and downsides of the MER? What challenges does the integrated market face? What steps do the region's governments and institutions need to take to bring it to fruition?
How Well Is Uruguay's Nascent Oil Sector Advancing?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Well Is Uruguay's Nascent Oil Sector Advancing?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Uruguay's state-run oil and gas company, ANCAP, announced last month that it discovered the first traces of underground oil in what may be a ""promising shale deposit,"" according to director Juan Gómez. ANCAP is also preparing to launch a new bidding round for offshore blocks in September and a second round in 2012. Gómez has said the new find and the possibility of offshore oil have attracted significant interest by international investors. How promising is future onshore and offshore development in Uruguay? Does the government have the right regulatory structures in place? What more should it be doing to promote …
How Will Changes To U.S. Ethanol Subsidies Affect Brazil?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Will Changes To U.S. Ethanol Subsidies Affect Brazil?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Last month, U.S. senators introduced competing legislation regarding the ethanol producer subsidy and import tariff, which are set to expire this year. A bill proposed by Democrat Dianne Feinstein (Calif.) and Republican Tom Coburn (Okla.) would eliminate the 45-cent subsidy for ethanol producers and 54-cent tariff for ethanol imports, while legislation from R Senators Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) would sharply reduce, but still retain, the measures. What are the advantages and drawbacks of the bills and is one likely to pass? How would the legislation affect the ethanol industry? Does Brazil have the infrastructure and capacity to …
Is Ecuador's Refinery Of The Pacific On Track?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is Ecuador's Refinery Of The Pacific On Track?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In 2008, PDVSA and PetroEcuador agreed to build the "Eloy Alfaro Delgado" Refinery of the Pacific, which reportedly will be the only high-conversion plant on Latin America's Pacific coast. The facility will require an investment of $12 billion, of which Venezuela and Ecuador have so far committed $3 billion. On March 9, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa announced that more money would be distributed to accelerate the manufacturing of construction equipment. Is preliminary work on the refinery on track to be ready by 2015? Are the right plans in place for the refinery to attract the necessary investment and who would …
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 Well Is Uruguay's Nascent Oil Sector Advancing?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
How Well Is Uruguay's Nascent Oil Sector Advancing?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
Uruguay's state-run oil and gas company, ANCAP, announced last month that it discovered the first traces of underground oil in what may be a "promising shale deposit," according to director Juan Gómez. ANCAP is also preparing to launch a new bidding round for offshore blocks in September and a second round in 2012. Gómez has said the new find and the possibility of offshore oil have attracted significant interest by international investors. How promising is future onshore and offshore development in Uruguay? Does the government have the right regulatory structures in place? What more should it be doing to promote …
Uruguay Banks On Wind Power, Andrés Gaudín
Uruguay Banks On Wind Power, Andrés Gaudín
NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America
Little more than two years after initiating a wind-energy pilot project, Uruguay has made a decisive commitment to substantially change its energy matrix. In April, besides sealing various agreements, it held a series of invitations for bids to offer the private sector—-national or international—-contracts to build several wind parks in the next four years that will allow the country to add 500 megawatts of energy produced by the generous winds that sweep across almost the entire territory. Since the first project was inaugurated in October 2008 by the Argentine firm Nuevo Manantial, which contributes 10 MW of installed capacity to …
Is Venezuela Facing Another Electricity Crisis?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Is Venezuela Facing Another Electricity Crisis?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
On April 7, a fire damaged a power line in Venezuela and caused the country's worst blackout since 2009. Top government officials were adamant that Venezuela is now better equipped than in 2009-10 when electricity shortages crimped the economy during a severe drought. However, the recent outage came amid a series of power shortages since March that industry analysts and business owners claim are hampering production. Does the Venezuelan government have the situation under control or is the electricity crisis likely to repeat itself? What steps should be taken to fix the electricity grid? Will the country be able to …
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 …
Decree No. 8.097 - Organic Regulation For The Popular Power Ministry Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República
Decree No. 8.097 - Organic Regulation For The Popular Power Ministry Of Electric Energy, Presidente De La República
Latin American Energy Policies
Determines the organic and funcional structure of the Popular Power Ministry of Electric Energy. Art. 25 states that this Ministry has as one of it's goals the research, creation and implementation of plans for the development of renewable energy resources.
Resolution No. 29 - Natural Gas Prices For The Week Of February 19-25, 2011, Ministerio De Industria Y Comercio, República Dominicana
Resolution No. 29 - Natural Gas Prices For The Week Of February 19-25, 2011, Ministerio De Industria Y Comercio, República Dominicana
Latin American Energy Policies
This document establishes the natural gas prices for the country for the week of February 19-25, 2011. It showcases the legal framework, factors and costs that are considered by the government while setting up the prices.
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 …
Will Shale Gas Transform Argentina's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Will Shale Gas Transform Argentina's Energy Sector?, Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
In December, Repsol YPF announced a 4.5 trillion cubic feet discovery of shale gas in Argentina's Neuquén Basin. According to the company, the find expands YPF's proven reserves from six years to 16 years. What is the potential to exploit shale gas resources in Argentina? How does the recovery of shale gas differ from traditional oil and gas reserves? What new regulations and rules will Argentina need to adopt as a result of the find? Will the shale gas discovery have a significant effect on the country's domestic capacity and its potential to export energy to neighboring countries? Experts discuss …
Bolivia's Lithium Possibly To Be Purchased And Used In Battery Production And Industry In Spain, La Prensa
Bolivia's Lithium Possibly To Be Purchased And Used In Battery Production And Industry In Spain, La Prensa
Latin American Energy Dialogue, White Papers and Reports
This article discusses the Mitsubishi-GS Yuasa group's plans to implement a lithium battery plant in Spain utilizing lithium resources from Bolivia.
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.
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.