Energy in the Americas: Building a Lasting Partnership for Security and Prosperity
Energy in the Americas: Building a Lasting Partnership for Security and Prosperity
A Report of the Council of the Americas’ Energy Action Group
Secure access to global energy resources on market terms is a strategic imperative for the United States. The devastation wrought by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is a tangible reminder of the potential impact on the health of the US economy and the well-being of US citizens when energy supplies are interrupted. Few issues have as significant a strategic national component. At the same time, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean have been blessed with abundant energy resources, which, if developed efficiently and effectively, can be a leading engine of regional development and an important contributor to global competitiveness.
