South America Gas: Daring to Tap the Bounty

Primarily concerned with expanding the exploitation of natural gas in South America, this report summarizes the state of natural gas markets in South America in general before turning its attention to profiles of the four countries that make up 80% of the continent's natural gas reserves and Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Venezuela. The section on markets provides profiles of supply and demand, the various forms of trade, and policies and government "reforms." Co- published with the International Energy Agency. Annotation 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR