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South American Energy Summit
The South American Energy Summit is the name for one of a sequence of summits bringing together delegations from the countries of the Union of South American Nations to discuss energy related issues.
First South American Energy Summit
The first South American Energy Summit took place on April 16-17 2007 on Isla Margarita in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta. Delegations Confirm Presence at SA Energy Summit, Prensa Latina, published 2007-04-08, accessed 2007-04-19. Ten of the 12 South American presidents attend in person, the exceptions being Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay and Alan Garcia of Peru. Leaders Meet in Venezuela for First South American Energy Summit, venezuelanalysis.com, published 2007-04-18, accessed 2007-04-19. Among the issues discussed was the production of ethanol fuel in the region, over which the countries have differing views. It was agreed that a new South American Energy Council, headed by the energy ministers of the 12 countries, would be created to co-ordinate energy policy, while the prospect of a future South American Energy Treaty was also raised. Leaders Overcome Impasse on Ethanol, Inter Press Service News Agency, published 2007-04-17, accessed 2007-04-19.
On non-energy topics, the presidents also agreed that the South American Community of Nations should be renamed the Union of South American Nations.
See also
South American Organization of Gas Producers and Exporters
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