Venezuela: The Political Economy of Oil (Oxford Institute for Energy Studies) [Hardcover]

Juan Carlos Bouï¿1/2 (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 1994 | Series: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (Book 1)

The first book in a new series on oil exporting countries, Venezuela: the Political Economy of Oil is indispensable for all observers of the world oil market. As the founding member of OPEC, Venezuela continues to hold a central position in the world petroleum market. Its national oil company, PdVSA, the third largest oil company in the world, is pursuing a revolutionary policy of external acquisitions in developed countries. At the same time, there are early signs of a shift in its attitudes towards allowing foreign investment. This study provides a comprehensive and masterly analysis of the Venezuelan oil industry within the context of the political economy of the country. In particular, Boue considers the potential reserves of the Orinco Oil Basin, the environmental challenges facing Venezuela's oil industry, and the uncertain future of orimulsion, a possibly revolutionary new fuel. In light of two attempted military coups in 1992, this study assesses the prospects for the Venezuelan oil industry in the near and longer-term future.

Editorial Reviews

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"A well-written work with good statistical tables, diagrams, maps, and bibliography."--Choice

"Juan Carlos Boue gives a full and perceptive analysis of the Venezuelan oil industry within the context of the political economy of the country."--Oil & Gas Finance and Accounting

About the Author

Juan Carlos Boue, Research Fellow, Institute for Energy Studies, University of Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 6, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019730012X
• ISBN-13: 978-0197300121
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,363,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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