China’s Strategy in Brazil & the Southern Cone
What does China stand to gain from investing in Latin America’s energy projects? Where is China looking next in the region?
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Impact of Lower Commodity Prices on Latin American Growth
With the recent decline in commodity prices, why have some countries have fared better than others?
Energy & Politics in Brazil
With Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras engulfed in a massive corruption scandal, the government looks poised to introduce an energy sector overhaul.
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Given their close proximity to the United States, LAC countries are well-positioned to capitalize on the surplus of US gas exports and current buyer’s market.
Rousseff’s Visit to Washington
Rousseff’s upcoming visit presents an important opportunity to advance the global climate agenda.
Mexico’s Energy Reform: Bridging the Skills Gap
Firms across Latin America are complaining about the difficulties of recruiting workers with the technical skills their businesses demand. Lack of adequate skills is becoming a bottleneck for growth in technologically complex industries, harming government efforts to increase investment in strategic sectors of the economy. In Mexico, the energy reform creates opportunities to generate new jobs and educate and train workers in specialized skillsets, but the country will also face challenges in meeting additional demand for skilled labor.
Latin American Crude Oil Exports
Facing growing competition for a shrinking US market, Latin American crude oil producers are being forced to seek new export markets.
Local Conflicts & Natural Resources in Latin America
Conflicts over energy and natural resources are leading to social turmoil and posing serious challenges for investment projects all over Latin America.
Local Conflicts and Natural Resources: A Balancing Act for Latin American Governments
Conflicts over energy and natural resources are leading to social turmoil and posing serious challenges for investment projects all over Latin America. To better manage such conflicts, Latin American governments must step up their involvement in the consultation process and communicate more effectively with local communities about potential social, environmental and economic impacts, according to a new report by the Inter-American Dialogue.
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Energy in Central America & the Caribbean
High electricity costs are a critical impediment to economic growth and competitiveness in Central America and the Caribbean.
Mexico’s Energy Reform & the Skills Gap
Mexico has no shortage of skilled workers but needs to better align the qualifications of its graduates with the needs of the energy sector.
The US Energy Boom & Refining Markets in Latin America
The surge in unconventional oil and gas production in North America has dramatically shifted energy markets in the Americas.
Filling The Gap: How the US Energy Boom is Shaping Refining Markets in Latin America
The surge in unconventional oil and gas production in North America has dramatically shifted energy markets in the Americas, with important implications for Latin America and the Caribbean. A new report by Lisa Viscidi, Director of the Energy, Climate Change and Extractive Industries Program at the Inter-American Dialogue, examines the factors behind rising oil demand and the growing deficit in refining capacity in Latin America, as well as the geopolitical implications of increasing US oil product exports to the region.
Does Solar Energy Have a Bright Future?
How are recent energy policy changes in Brazil, Mexico, and elsewhere shaping the outlook for solar development in the medium to longer term?
Low Oil Prices Have Silver Lining for Heavy Crude Producers
Lower prices may also have an upside for the region’s biggest exporters, as high-cost producers in competing Canada take a hit.