Energy in Latin America

Energy in Latin America
Author: Kang Wu
Publisher: Praeger
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1995-01-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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What has happened in Latin America's energy sector since the early 1990s is a revolution. Roles of state energy companies, private investment, and foreign capital are rapidly changing. This comprehensive study from the East-West Center presents an in-depth analysis and realistic forecast of Latin America's energy growth and consumption of primary energy and petroleum products. It also explores relationships between Latin American producers and U.S. and international energy markets. Here is invaluable information for energy economists, policy makers, government regulatory officials, oil company executives, and those interested in gaining an insight into the Latin American energy sector and its future.

The Energy Path of Latin America and the Caribbean

The Energy Path of Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Rigoberto Ariel Yépez-García
Publisher: Inter-American Development Bank
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2018-12-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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With rapid energy growth in the past 40 years, the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region has maintained a steady increase in electricity needs above the global level. While there is no question that demand will remain strong over the next two decades, what remains to be seen is what kind of energy matrix will be used to meet that appetite and what will be the investments going into the industry. This report makes an attempt to answer these critical questions by taking a deep look into the demand and supply side of the industry. To this end, it will seek to (i) identify the amount of demand growth until 2040, (ii) project the electricity generation matrix by each energy source, and (iii) determine the investment requirements by source, based on cost efficiency criteria, for regulators and utilities’ consideration.

Renewable energy market analysis: Latin America

Renewable energy market analysis: Latin America
Author: International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA
Publisher: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9292602101

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The report offers a comprehensive review of the status and trends in the region’s renewable energy development. It highlights Latin America’s wealth of knowledge, draws key lessons, and outlines findings to support the continued expansion of renewables for power generation, transport and other end-uses.

Energy and Development in Latin America

Energy and Development in Latin America
Author: Nazli Choucri
Publisher: Lexington, Mass. ; Toronto : Lexington Books
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1982
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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Research report on the role of energy economics and energy policy in economic development in Latin America - discusses petroleum prices and market structure, alternative energy sources, population dynamics, transport policy, balance of payments, etc., and considers development planning, public enterprise in the petroleum industry, political aspects and social implications, regional cooperation and development policy. Bibliography pp. 193 to 219, graphs and statistical tables.

Energy Subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean

Energy Subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Mr.Gabriel Di Bella
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484365364

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The oil price decline creates an opportunity to dismantle energy subsidies, which escalated with high oil prices. This paper assesses energy subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean—about 1.8 percent of GDP in 2011–13 (approximately evenly split between fuel and electricity), and about 3.8 percent of GDP including negative externalities. Countries with poorer institutions subsidize more. Energy-rich countries subsidize fuel more, but low-income countries are more likely to subsidize electricity, as are Central America and the Caribbean. Energy subsidies impose fiscal costs, hurting SOEs, competitiveness, and distribution. The paper overviews country experience with subsidy reform, drawing lessons.

The Regulation and Policy of Latin American Energy Transitions

The Regulation and Policy of Latin American Energy Transitions
Author: Lucas Noura Guimarães
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0128195657

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The Regulation and Policy of Latin American Energy Transitions examines the ongoing revolution within the energy landscape of Latin America. This book includes real-world examples from across the continent to demonstrate the current landscape of energy policy in Latin America. It focuses on distributed energy resources, including distributed generation, energy efficiency and microgrids, but also addresses the role of less common energy sources, such as geothermal and biogas, as well as discusses the changing role of energy actors, where consumers become prosumers or prosumagers, and utilities become service providers. The legal frameworks that are still hampering the transformation of the energy landscape are explored, together with an analysis of the economic, planning-related and social aspects of energy transitions, which can help address the issue of how inequalities are affecting and being affected by energy transitions. The book is suitable for policy makers, lawyers, economists and social science professionals working with energy policy, as well as researchers and industry professionals in the field. It is an ideal source for anyone involved in energy policy and regulation across Latin America. Reviews key legal and policy features defining success and failure within the diverse Latin American energy transitions Provides clear descriptions and comparisons of current and potential future policy frameworks in Latin America across differing social, economic, geo-political and policy contexts Analyzes the potential role of new technologies and practices in developing the region’s energy economy Poses key regulatory challenges and possible means to finance the envisioned transitions

Meeting the Balance of Electricity Supply and Demand in Latin America and the Caribbean

Meeting the Balance of Electricity Supply and Demand in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Rigoberto Ariel Yépez-García
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-06-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0821388193

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Over the coming decades, the supply of electric power will need to expand to meet the growing demand for electricity, but how the production and use of electricity develops will have broad ramifications for the diverse economies and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean. This report discusses the critical issues for the power sector considering a baseline scenario to 2030 for countries and sub-regions. Among these critical issues are the demand for electricity, the total new supply of electric generating capacity needed, the technology and fuel mix of the generating capacity, and the CO2 emissions of the sector. Under modest GDP growth assumptions, the demand for electricity in Latin America and the Caribbean would more than double by 2030. The analysis suggests that under any economic scenario, it will be challenging for the Region to meet future electricity demand. The report shows that meeting the demand for electricity in Latin America and the Caribbean can be achieved by not only building new generating capacity by the expansion of hydropower and natural gas, but by relying on an increased supply of non-hydro renewables, expanding electricity trade, and making use of supply and demand-side energy efficiency to lower the overall demand for electricity. Some recommendations derived from the report are the need for strengthening regulations and market design of hydropower and gas power generation projects and the need to design supportive policies to develop renewable energy technologies and promote energy efficiency measures. The primary audience to which this report is addressed are policy makers, power sector planners and stakeholders.

Globalisation and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean

Globalisation and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Matheus Koengkan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-10-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031138856

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This book explores the potential for renewable energy development and the adoption of sustainable production processes in Latin America and the Caribbean. By examining the energy transition process, the impact of environmental degradation, and the relationship between renewable energy sources and economic growth, the effects of increased globalisation and liberalisation in this part of the world are analysed. Particular attention is given to renewable energy investment, the energy-economics growth nexus, the impact of trade openness, and the mitigation of carbon emissions. This book aims to highlight econometric techniques that can be used to tackle issues relating to globalisation, the energy transition, and environmental degradation. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in energy and environmental economics.