Regional perspective: South America

M. Nogarin, Contributing Writer The construction of the liquid separation plant at Gran Chaco opens a new chapter in the history of the petroleum business in Bolivia. For the first time, the South American country will become self-sufficient in liquid hydrocarbons, mainly LPG, therefore guaranteeing its energy security for the future.  At the same time, it is a major step in the energy supply integration of the region’s Southern Cone, since the excess production will be exported to neighboring countries—Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil and, potentially, others. Project outline. The turnkey contract for the Gran Chaco gas separation and liquefaction plant, which includes engineering, mate