Latin America is Making the Case for Green Growth
Latin American countries are demonstrating that “green growth” strategies can promote economic development.
Analysis
Navigating Risk in Brazil’s Energy Sector
Brazil’s oil and gas and electricity sectors are an important destination for Chinese direct investment.
Refining Markets in Latin America
Latin America, a region facing growing demand, has become the main destination for US oil product exports.
Chinese Mining Activity in Latin America
China has rapidly emerged as the world’s leading consumer and importer of minerals.
Mexico Energy Reform Gives Colombia the Jitters
Think-tank Inter-American Dialogue recently held a closed-door event which brought together Colombia’s new mines and energy minister, Tomás González, with CEOs, industry association heads and regulators.
In the first of a two-part series, Inter-American Dialogue’s energy, climate change and extractive industries program director Lisa Viscidi talks to BNamericas about how the Colombian government is looking to increase oil reserves and maintain competitiveness as Mexico opens its hydrocarbons market.
Energy & Mining in Colombia
Colombia has to remain competitive with other major producers such as Mexico to attract needed investment in extractive industries.
What Will COP20 Achieve?
What are the opportunities for progress and regional cooperation on climate change in the Americas?
A Difficult Balancing Act
After winning a second term, the hard work now begins for President Juan Manuel Santos.
How Should Colombia Handle Oil & Mining Royalties?
What are the challenges and best policies for managing Colombia’s oil and mining revenues?
The Outlook for Brazil’s Oil & Gas Sector
Brazil must focus on reforms that will make Petrobras more competitive and create an attractive investment environment.
Mexico’s Energy Reform: Assessing the Secondary Legislation
Will President Enrique Peña Nieto deliver on his promises to lower power prices and reduce subsidies?
The Promise & Challenge of Electricity Reform in Mexico
While Mexico’s oil and gas reform has stolen the limelight, the electricity reform is more critical to the country’s economic growth.
Informe avance SIEPAC y propuesta de medidas
El estudio analiza los avances del proyecto Sistema de Interconexión Eléctrica de los Países de América Central (SIEPAC) y enumera los obstáculos que a la fecha impiden su exitosa implementación. El autor aborda los desafíos tanto políticos como económicos que enfrentan los países centroamericanos y proponen un plan de acción que incluye medidas para facilitar la coordinación internacional, fortalecer a las instituciones que encabezan el desarrollo y operación de la matriz eléctrica regional, y crear un marco seguro para el surgimiento de nuevos contratos de largo plazo.
Video
Mexico’s Energy Reform: What’s Next for Gas & Electricity
The results of Mexico’s energy reforms may fall well short of government promises and public expectations.
A Conversation on China-Brazil Energy Relations
Comparatively high rates of energy use in China and Brazil have led to investment in many forms of energy, including renewables.