Oil and Natural Gas Economy in Argentina: The case of Fracking

This book explores the application of oil and natural gas exploitation techniques in Argentina, comparing conventional methods with "fracking." It discusses the controversial environmental impact and the financial implications of fracking for Argentina's foreign debt. The book also provides an analysis of Argentina's national energy politics, including legal frameworks and historical developments. Additionally, it offers two complementary analyses on fracking, focusing on technical and environmental perspectives. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing for separate reading.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 301 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book brings together four papers authored by Víctor Bravo and Nicolás Di Sbroiavacca,Oil and Natural Gas Engineers,specialized in Energy Economics. The central theme of the book revolves around the application of Oil and Natural Gas exploitation techniques in Argentina, employing both the conventional and the controversial "Fracking" methods. Argentina boasts substantial Oil and Natural Gas reserves across its vast geographical expanse. However, the development of these "non-conventional" techniques has sparked widespread controversies worldwide, primarily due to concerns about their potential environmental impact and the substantial capital requirements for investment. Argentina is no exception to this contentious debate, as the country's top authorities view fracking as a key factor in generating the necessary monetary resources to address its substantial foreign debt. Other authors argue that relying solely on massive exploitation and unrestricted resource exports is not sufficient for the development of the nation. Consequently, fracking has become a prominent topic in National Energy Politics. In this context, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the National Energy Politics of Argentina's recent governments, spanning from the aftermath of the bloody military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983 and the transition to democratic governments in December 1983. This analysis is conducted across several chapters, including "Analysis of the National Law Nº 27007 (known as the "Hydrocarbon Resources Law") and the Oil and Natural Gas Politics," "Oil and Natural Gas Politics of the period from 2003 to 2014," and "The Argentine Energy Politics during the 2014-2018 period." Subsequently, the book delves into the "Fracking" case, offering a detailed examination of this contentious issue.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655228
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021