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Energy in the Americas
● Big oil: US giants are looking to engage with the climate change debate
● Brazil: Power cuts are generating talks regarding future supplies
● M&A: Previous activity has slowed to a trickle - -
Content
Riches beyond the wit of politicians
The Americas’ self-sufficiency is compromised by its leaders, says Carola Hoyos.
Gas: Last year’s new fuel is back in favour
Concerns over price volatility and the cost of extracting persist, says Doug Cameron.
Big oil: Giants take on the climate
Oil companies are looking for a seat at the table, says Sheila McNulty.
Politics: White House turns greener
Climate change is on the election agenda, says Andrew Ward.
Alaska: Gas pipeline plan returns to the front burner
The US oil industry is wary of dealing with the far-northern state, says Sheila McNulty.
Canada: Alberta oilsands frenzy slows to a more sustainable pace
Entrepreneurs are giving way to the majors, says Bernard Simon.
US nuclear power: Rebranding cleans up image
New imperatives are eclipsing old concerns, says Rebecca Bream.
Gulf of Mexico: Search for prospects taps into deep water
Activity has been stepped up but new finds are getting harder to exploit, writes Sheila McNulty.
Ethanol: Smart money is riding on the next-generation fuels
Competition between food and fuel looks an ever more pressing constraint on biofuels, says Ed Crooks.
Venezuela: Instrument of revolution
PdVSA’s fortunes are bound to the whims of Hugo Chavez, writes Benedict Mander.
