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Two faced attitude over nationalization move

By Giovanni at 03/31/07 17:30

The world outcry over the nationalization of the energy industry in Bolivia by President Morales is seen as two faced by some, as the same move in Chad has caused virtually no comment.

Original source: Guardian Unlimited. When two poor countries reclaimed oilfields, why did just one spark uproar?

New gas pipeline to Argentina to begin in October

After agreeing last year to increase its exports of natural gas to Argentina, Bolivia has announced that work on the new $1.9 billion pipeline will begin in October.

Original source: Reuters. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / today. reuters. co. uk/ news/ articleinvesting. aspx?type=oilRpt&storyID=2007 -03 -27T011307Z_ 01_ N26403660_ RTRIDST_ 0_ BOLIVIA -ENERGY -ARGENTINA. XML, anchor: Work on Bolivia-Argentina pipeline to start in Oct]

Morales sacks and appoints 4th energy head

Since nationalizing the the country's oil and gas industry less than a year ago, Bolivian President Evo Morales has sacked and then appointed four different people to head the energy sector.

Original source: Reuters. Bolivia names new head of state energy firm

Morales decision reaps dividends

The decision by Evo Morales - the first Bolivian president of

indigenous descent - to nationalize the country's energy production, has led to a doubling of state income from these resources.

Original source: rawstory.com. Nationalization doubles Bolivia's income from oil and gas

Top official: Venezuela paid Bolivia's legal fees

It has been acknowledged by a the head of the Bolivian state energy company that Venezuela paid a U.S.-based law firm to help Bolivia through its petroleum nationalization.

Original source: International Herald Tribune. Venezuela likely paid for Bolivia nationalization's legal help, official says

Chavez Wants to Help Bolivia Develop Gas Reserves

Without openly naming them, Venezuelan President Hugo has said that the only thing stopping him in his quest to help Bolivia develop its natural gas reserves, are local opposition groups. Chavez said he wants to help Bolivia develop its natural gas reserves to alleviate poverty in the South American nation.

Original source: Bloombergs. Venezuela's Chavez Wants to Help Bolivia Develop Gas Reserves

Bolivian President opposes natural gas cartel

Bolivian President Evo Morales, leader of the Latin American country owning South America's second largest gas reserves, says he strongly opposes the formation of a gas cartel along the lines of OPEC.

Original source: Turkishpress.com. Bolivian leader opposes gas OPEC