Browsing by Author "Barroso, Luiz Augusto"

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    Hydro developments, generation options and the environment in Latin America
    (IEEE, 2008) Barroso, Luiz Augusto; Hammons, Tom; Rudnick van de Wyngard, Hugh, 1947-
    This paper provides a concise outlook of the hydro developments, generation options and the environment in Latin America. Various public debates have occurred in recent decades in industrialized economies over the energy supply future. Much greater attention is now being paid to these issues in developing economies. The debates are generally about the comparative economic, environmental and social trade-offs, and public acceptability of the various nuclear, thermal, hydro, and alternative generation options; and increasingly, about the potential role and contribution of demand management options. Panelists that have been deeply involved in this debate in their countries will discuss topics such as the main trends and issues for different electricity supply options in Latin America considering their social and environment implications, and sustainable development practices.
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    LNG in South America: the markets, the prices and the security of supply
    (IEEE, 2008) Barroso, Luiz Augusto; Rudnick van de Wyngard, Hugh; Mocarquer, Sebastian; Kelman, Rafael; Bezerra, Bernardo
    South America has emerged in recent years as one of the most dynamic regions for natural gas and electricity development. The continent boasts natural gas reserves and high-growth energy markets. The need to diversify away from heavy investments in hydropower and expensive oil is driving many countries to promote the use of natural gas, especially for power generation. On the other hand, challenges are being observed such as competition between hydro- and thermal generation, the breaking of cross-country natural gas agreements, competition between natural gas and other resources for power generation and electric transmission, and others. More recently, LNG started to be considered an option to ensure the adequacy of natural gas supply for power generation. Brazil and Chile are leading the implementation process of regasification facilities. However, the region has also potential to become an exporter of LNG in the medium-term once the potential gas reserves that require deep drilling become commercially available. This paper discusses the introduction of LNG in South America, focusing on the markets, the prices and the security of supply.