In 2016 the mining sector contributed 1% of Argentina’s GDP, or around $5.9bn. Of this total, 40% came from the sale of industrial rocks and minerals containing calcium, salt and dolomite. The main export destinations are Argentina’s southern cone neighbours, with Chile accounting for 68% of exports, followed by Brazil (19%) and Uruguay (6%). Nearly two-thirds of the area in Argentina with...
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Over the last 20 years the fortune of the Argentine economy has been closely tied to one commodity: natural gas. In the...
In the mid-20th century, Argentina was a tantalising draw for investors and talent fleeing post-war Europe. However, questionable financial management in the 1990s led to excessive volumes of debt, hyperinflation and an unprecedented currency crisis. But in only two decades, Argentina has returned as a new focus of investors and companies. The newly elected government is working to recover the interest of American and European companies.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rik de Buyserie, CEO and Country Manager, Engie Peru : Interview from The Report: Peru 2018
Articles & Analysis | Peru looks to grow its hydrocarbons investment portfolio from The Report: Peru 2018
Several industry reports have illustrated the growing optimism in the short-term development of the international hydrocarbons sector. Although there is an overall optimism globally, the outlook in Peru is mixed with the advancement of certain projects and the stalling of others. In early 2018 the Peruvian government awarded new exploration...
Articles & Analysis | Peru seeks to expand energy infrastructure and grid capacity from The Report: Peru 2018
In 2017 global energy demand grew by 2.1%, up from 0.9% the previous year, according to the International Energy Agency. This growth is largely explained by the increase in demand for fossil fuels, renewables and, to a lesser extent, nuclear energy. Peru is following this global trend, with a slight increase in energy demand and lower costs...