Susana Moreira

This report assesses the potential need for CCUS on natural gas production and use and identifies actions for policymakers and international financial institutions to support its deployment CCUS in the production and use of natural gas.

This report examines the competitiveness of aluminum production in the context of potential carbon prices. The report uses public and industry data on the capital and operating costs of producing bauxite, alumina, and aluminum in different locations, along with country-specific data on energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to examine these questions.

A joint report from the World Bank and the Hydrogen Council uses new data to estimate the amount and overall footprint of critical minerals needed to scale up clean hydrogen.

This chapter looks at Angola's political and economic reaction to the most recent oil crises as part of the edited volume by Peter Lewis and John Harbeson, "Coping with Crisis in African States", which assesses the capability for crisis management in countries across Africa, shedding new light on the sources of instability in the region, as well as on comparative questions of state capacity and resilience.

This chapter looks at the rapid growth of Brazil's oil reserves and what this means for Brazil and its relations with the US and China, the world's two largest oil consumers. First it looks at how the world's two top consumers are reacting to Brazil's changing oil fortunes. Second, it compares their reactions and how these reactions have in turn affected Brazil's behavior. Finally, the chapter assesses how Brazil's oil wealth influences Brazil-US-China relations.
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This chapter looks at the rapid growth of Brazil's oil reserves and what this means for Brazil and its relations with the US and China, the world's two largest oil consumers. First it looks at how the world's two top consumers are reacting to Brazil's changing oil fortunes. Second, it compares their reactions and how these reactions have in turn affected Brazil's behavior. Finally, the chapter assesses how Brazil's oil wealth influences Brazil-US-China relations.
Part of "Sino-US Energy Triangles: Resource Diplomacy under Hegemony", edited by David Zweig and Yufan Hao. Weniger anzeigen

Thirsty for oil and other raw materials needed to fuel its breakneck development, China is funnelling money and manpower into an expanding number of countries in order to secure access to natural resources. This effort has successfully increased Chinese oil assets over- seas but it has also exposed Beijing and Chinese national oil companies (NOCs) to significant risks. The present paper focuses on one type of risk – political risk – and how it has affected China’s global quest for oil since… Mehr anzeigen

Thirsty for oil and other raw materials needed to fuel its breakneck development, China is funnelling money and manpower into an expanding number of countries in order to secure access to natural resources. This effort has successfully increased Chinese oil assets over- seas but it has also exposed Beijing and Chinese national oil companies (NOCs) to significant risks. The present paper focuses on one type of risk – political risk – and how it has affected China’s global quest for oil since 1993. It starts with a brief overview of political risk. It then looks at political risk management as applied to the oil industry in general. The paper continues with a discussion of the political risk management of Chinese national oil companies over time. This includes a concise exam- ination of several instances in which the interests of Chinese NOCs have been undermined due to poor management of political risk. Recent de- velopments suggest that Chinese NOCs are learning from these mistakes and adjusting their strategies accordingly. Still China’s own socio-political context continues to hamper the ability of Chinese NOCs to deal with on-the-ground realities that are clearly much more unstable than their own. Weniger anzeigen

For oil to assume such a central role in Rousseff’s development strategy for Brazil, Rousseff needs to finalize the approval of the new legal framework, proposed by President Lula, for the unlicensed pre-salt areas. The most complex issue that Rousseff will need to overcome is oil revenue distribution, which has generated a heated inter-state debate as well as between states and the federal government. Despite the multitude of interests involved in this issue, Rousseff’s vision is expected to… Mehr anzeigen

For oil to assume such a central role in Rousseff’s development strategy for Brazil, Rousseff needs to finalize the approval of the new legal framework, proposed by President Lula, for the unlicensed pre-salt areas. The most complex issue that Rousseff will need to overcome is oil revenue distribution, which has generated a heated inter-state debate as well as between states and the federal government. Despite the multitude of interests involved in this issue, Rousseff’s vision is expected to ultimately prevail. The end result will be an oil regime that will grant the state and Petrobras a tighter grip on Brazil’s deep-sea oil wealth, limiting the participation of foreign firms. As this new oil regime only applies to unlicensed pre-salt areas, however, foreign firms will be able to continue to operate under the existing conditions both offshore and, increasingly, onshore where new discoveries point to substantial untapped potential. Weniger anzeigen

This article begins with a short description of Indo-Latin American relations from the 1950s to the present, underscoring the transition that has occurred from a political and/ideologically-driven relationship to today’s pragmatic, economic-driven exchange. The article continues by focusing on the opportunities and challenges associated with the growing interaction between Latin America and India. Lastly, the conclusion provides an overview of India’s current standing in Latin America and… Mehr anzeigen

This article begins with a short description of Indo-Latin American relations from the 1950s to the present, underscoring the transition that has occurred from a political and/ideologically-driven relationship to today’s pragmatic, economic-driven exchange. The article continues by focusing on the opportunities and challenges associated with the growing interaction between Latin America and India. Lastly, the conclusion provides an overview of India’s current standing in Latin America and discusses the extent to which further expansion may be expected. Weniger anzeigen

This chapter looks at the energy security relationship between Latin America and the United States. The respective potential of different countries and regions demonstrates that the United States must craft a policy that takes into consideration its own national needs for resources but also recognizes the hemisphere's requirements for sustainable economic growth.

Taiwan-China relations in Latin America are at a crossroads. This paper startswith an overview of Taipei’s struggle to ensure the support of its Latin American allies, inface of a fast growing and increasingly appealing Beijing. It then focuses on two casestudies, St Lucia and Costa Rica, which have recently switched allegiance. St. Lucia hasflipped back and forth; while Costa Rica ended a 63-year relationship with Taiwan in June2007 and recognised the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Whether… Mehr anzeigen

Taiwan-China relations in Latin America are at a crossroads. This paper startswith an overview of Taipei’s struggle to ensure the support of its Latin American allies, inface of a fast growing and increasingly appealing Beijing. It then focuses on two casestudies, St Lucia and Costa Rica, which have recently switched allegiance. St. Lucia hasflipped back and forth; while Costa Rica ended a 63-year relationship with Taiwan in June2007 and recognised the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Whether other countriesfollow suit is unclear. However, the risk of a domino effect favouring Beijing is real, asunderscored by recent developments in Panama, Haiti, Nicaragua and Paraguay. Itseems that economic concerns are shaping Latin American governments’ reactions toTaiwan and China’s struggle for sovereignty. As the PRC’s trade and investment pullincreases and Taiwan’s declines, it seems that Taipei is set to lose one of its last strongholds. Weniger anzeigen

This paper starts with an overview of the main features of Brazil’s power sector, reviewing the latest available production and consumption statistics. It continues with a discussion of the potential power generation gap in Brazil. The central section of this paper focuses on the elements of an integrated strategy for Brazil to ensure the provision of electricity for its people. The conclusion highlights the importance and urgency of this issue for Brazil and its region.

The article examines the impact of Latin America’s increased interaction with China. The initial reaction to China’s growing presence in the region was undoubtedly positive. With time, however, Latin America’s stance has changed, as both the rewards and pitfalls came to the fore. The rewards have been varied, including rapidly expanding trade flows, improved terms of trade for Latin America (as China’s strong demand for commodities has increased their world price), easier access to China’s… Mehr anzeigen

The article examines the impact of Latin America’s increased interaction with China. The initial reaction to China’s growing presence in the region was undoubtedly positive. With time, however, Latin America’s stance has changed, as both the rewards and pitfalls came to the fore. The rewards have been varied, including rapidly expanding trade flows, improved terms of trade for Latin America (as China’s strong demand for commodities has increased their world price), easier access to China’s large market, technological exchange, and raising the region’s international profile. The pitfalls include lower than expected Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China in Latin America, failure to implement projects as planned, “cherry picking,” growing competition from Chinese manufacturers both at home and in third markets, and lack of Chinese support for Latin American interests at the UN and the WTO. After informing the reader of the pros and cons of a rising exchange with China for Latin America, the paper discusses alternative positions that the region can adopt vis-à-vis the PRC, from trying to dramatically reduce the interaction to further deepening ties with China. Weniger anzeigen

The paper focuses on China’s investment in Latin America’s oil sector. It starts with a brief discussion of China’s rising oil demand and Beijing’s reaction to it, particularly its strategy to secure the resources necessary to meet demand and ensure continued economic growth. An overview of Latin America’s potential as a source of oil is followed by a description of China’s presence in the region’s oil sector. The conclusion provides alternative explanations as to why Latin America’s share in… Mehr anzeigen

The paper focuses on China’s investment in Latin America’s oil sector. It starts with a brief discussion of China’s rising oil demand and Beijing’s reaction to it, particularly its strategy to secure the resources necessary to meet demand and ensure continued economic growth. An overview of Latin America’s potential as a source of oil is followed by a description of China’s presence in the region’s oil sector. The conclusion provides alternative explanations as to why Latin America’s share in China’s oil imports has increased but not at the rate its vast resources and Beijing's interest would suggest. Weniger anzeigen