We would like to recognize the key role that energy plays in promoting health, safety, education and economic opportunity for women and girls around the globe. United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), which was launched in 2011, recognizes the importance of the relationship between gender and energy. … [Read more...] about Transforming Women’s Lives through Sustainable Energy for All
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Latin America is Fired Up about Natural Gas
Hydropower has long been the main source of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by petroleum products and natural gas. But in the last decade natural gas has surged in importance. … [Read more...] about Latin America is Fired Up about Natural Gas
A New Model for the Oil Market
The dramatic drop in the price of crude oil from around 100 dollars per barrel ($/b) in June 2014 to just over 30 $/b today has produced a wealth of commentary and analyses. Some have focused on the impact that such a steep decline will have on oil exporters, others have discussed the potential benefits to consumers, and there have also been good discussions on fiscal and … [Read more...] about A New Model for the Oil Market
Youth Help Build a Renewable Energy Future in Mexico
With the end to Mexico’s state monopoly over energy and the opening up to foreign investment in 2013, new employment opportunities are arising in the renewable energy sector. But what skills do these jobs require? And is the workforce ready to meet private sector demands? … [Read more...] about Youth Help Build a Renewable Energy Future in Mexico
Want to Learn More About Energy in the Eastern Caribbean?
Energy Dossiers: Check out our Energy Dossiers and Energy Database for more information about the composition and organization of the energy sector for different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. All of the information presented in this summary was obtained from the Antigua and Barbuda Energy Dossier, which discusses the challenges and opportunities for the energy … [Read more...] about Want to Learn More About Energy in the Eastern Caribbean?