by Gabriela | Jul 14, 2015 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Uruguay
One very enjoyable radio programme in Uruguay (conducted by Daniel Castro from Radio El Espectador) includes a high-profile interview every morning, and today was the turn for Gustavo Delgado, Director of ANTEL, Uruguay’s national telecoms company. “National”? I hear...
by Gabriela | Nov 3, 2014 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Uruguay
Last week I had the pleasure of having a good chat with former schoolmate of mine and now lawyer Pablo Diaz here in Montevideo. He introduced me to Gonzalo Irrazabal, a fellow practice member who specialises in renewable energy. Gonzalo has participated in the set up...
by Gabriela | Apr 30, 2014 | Chile, Energy, mining & infrastructure, Trade Shows
Chile is the world’s largest copper producer. Mining is key to the country’s economy and so a mining show in its capital city, Santiago, was always going to mean big business. And quite big, indeed, looking at the huge machinery on display but also at the calibre of...
by Gabriela | Mar 27, 2014 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Uruguay
Uruguay is at very early stages in oil exploration. So you don’t need to rush here yet… or do you? The big companies involved to-date include BP, Total, Tullow Oil, BG and Shell (Petrobras pulled out due to strategic reasons). We are already on Round II (click...
by Gabriela | Mar 7, 2013 | Energy, mining & infrastructure, Uruguay
When you think of oil & gas, you probably don’t think of Uruguay. And neither did I until yesterday, when I attended an event to hear the BP general manager for Uruguay (in post for only a few weeks). Uruguay has a great tradition of doing business with Britain...
by Gabriela | Dec 12, 2012 | Energy, mining & infrastructure
Opportunities in Latin America for the British oil & gas and marine sectors. NOF Energy and UKTI organised an inward mission by Petrobras from Brazil and I was delighted to be one of the many delegates attending the session in Newcastle (12.12.12). Personally, I...
