South American Gas : Daring to tap the Bounty

South America is now one of the most attractive regions for investment in natural gas exploration and production, pipelines, LNG facilities and gas-fired power generation.

The continent boasts abundant and growing natural gas reserves and several cross-border gas pipelines link gas-rich countries with large energy-hungry markets in neighbouring countries.

This study reviews current trends in South America’s gas sector and identifies the challenges ahead for the region to take advantage of its gas resources.