Entrevista con Carlos Villegas Quiroga

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

En esta entrevista exclusiva con Carlos Villegas Quiroga, ministro de hidrocarburos de Bolivia, el ministro promueve que “las empresas privadas inicien programas y proyectos de exploración conjuntamente con la empresa estatal Boliviana.” Mirando hacia el futuro, nota las condiciones necesarias para empezar un diálogo sobre temas energéticos con Chile y menciona que Bolivia tendrá una idea clara a mediados de diciembre sobre las inversiones de Petrobras. ... Read More

Peru Country Update: October 2007

Sunday, September 30, 2007  |  Mateo Samper

With former President Alberto Fujimori returning to Peru to stand trial for corruption and human rights abuses, AS/COA looks at his impending trial. A new update also examines the country’s overall economic performance, including potential ramifications of discontent in the mining industry. ... Read More

Brazil Update: Energy at Home and Abroad

Friday, August 31, 2007

Brazil offers an important model for energy generation and security. Domestically, hydroelectric and nuclear projects are underway but new oil refineries are needed to meet growing demand. At the same time, President Lula continues to traverse the region to promote biofuels and energy cooperation. ... Read More

Putting "Sustainable" Before "Energy": Biofuels in a Sustainable Energy Future

Monday, April 2, 2007  |  Viewpoints Americas

John Sheehan, a senior strategic analyst at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, analyzes the long-term limits of greater biofuel use. Alternative energy topped the agenda at recent meetings between U.S. President Bush and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. ... Read More

Andean Energy Panel: A Closer Examination of Colombia and the Andean Region's Energy Policy

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

To explore energy policy in the Andean Region, with a specific focus on Colombia, the Americas Society and Council of the Americas convened media and public sector experts to look at energy reform, energy integration, and oil production and exploration. This summary provides an overview of the main points from the discussion. ... Read More

A Triple Dividend from Biofuels

Monday, February 26, 2007  |  Viewpoints Americas

Otaviano Canuto, an executive director at the World Bank, believes biofuels may yield a triple dividend: greater energy security, a cleaner environment, and more economic development. For less developed countries, biofuels offer an outlet for using idle or underemployed human and natural resources. ... Read More

The Future of Ethanol, Biofuels, and Energy Policy in the Americas

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Driven by energy security and environmental concerns, global calls for greater biofuel production will involve important trade-offs. With Brazil and the U.S. jointly producing 70 percent of the world's ethanol supply, panelists highlighted possibilities for greater bilateral cooperation. ... Read More

Beyond Ethanol: Renewable Energies in Latin America

Friday, February 2, 2007  |  Viewpoints Americas

Stefan Krauter, chair of Rio World Climate and Energy Events, and Keith Parsons examine alternative energies in Brazil and throughout the Americas. Both large and small projects, including wind energy initiatives, will be critical to meeting energy demands. ... Read More

Venezuela Country Update

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Topics in this issue:
• Chávez’s new term
• Nationalization plans
• Oil companies ... Read More