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Latin America Initiative | Journal

La Industria Petrolera Venezolana: Una Nueva Oportunidad Histórica

June 20, 2012 | Francisco J. Monaldi
A map focused on Venezuela.

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Portrait of Francisco Monaldi

Francisco J. Monaldi

Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Latin American Energy Policy | Director, Latin America Energy Program
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With a favorable market and nearly inexhaustible resource base, Venezuela has a historic opportunity to boost its oil industry. The country has also seen more than 100 billion dollars in investment for projects that could allow production to double. However, the industry faces serious policy hurdles, and the potential of this investment is likely to be wasted.

Read the full article in Debates IESA. In Spanish only.

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