Energy Part of South
American Integration
The integration process
in South America has
Friday an essential
energy element, capable
of becoming a key
feature of the union
among regional
countries.
The First South American
Energy Council, carried
out in Venezuela,
defined strategic
guidelines corresponding
to the Energy Security
Treaty of the region.
Venezuelan Oil Minister
Rafael Ramirez stated
that as for security,
the meeting analyzed
aspects linked to
supply, strengthening of
infrastructure,
industrialization and
development of the
sector.
Also on the list is the
efficient use of energy,
promotion of renewable
sources, transference of
technology, bilateral
accords and convergence
of respective policies
on this matter.
The official said that
the action plan includes
the fundamental point of
the treaty, among them
oil, natural gas,
electric energy, carbon,
nuclear and biofuels.
The aim, the minister
noted, is the regional
union, in addition of
guaranteeing energy
security, and industrial
and social development
of the peoples. |
