Gas in the land of Gauchos
The author discusses the natural gas industry in Argentina. Despite a troubled past, Argentina looks toward a future brightened by the growing prominence of natural gas use. A state-run company, Gas del Estado, controls the exploration, production, transmission and distribution of natural gas. Natural gas reserves, measured in tons of oil equivalent, grew from 51 percent of oil reserves in 1970 to 187 percent in 1983. This growth is expected to continue with gas reserves predicted to nearly triple in absolute terms to 70 Tcf, by the turn of the century. This article discusses some of the problems that Argentina has in using its natural gas. The immediate obstacle is one of funds. Gas del Estado has no technical limitations but may be handicapped in its growth by economic and financial problems.
- OSTI ID:
- 6912741
- Journal Information:
- AGA Mon.; (United States), Vol. 70:5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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