1、Opportunities for the Development of Gas in Latin America and the CaribbeanR E P O R TJune 2026Table of Contents2OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GAS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANForewordsIGU Presidents MessageArpel ForewordOLACDE ForewordExecutive Summary1.Introduction2.Natural Gas Landsca

2、pe in Latin America and the Caribbean3.Opportunities for Gas Market Development3.1 Regional Integration Opportunities3.2 LNG Opportunities3.2.1 The Role of LNG in Monetising Natural Gas Reserves3.2.2 The Role of LNG in Supporting Intermittent Renewables3.2.3 The Role of LNG in Decarbonising Power Ge

3、neration3.3 Low-Emission Gases3.3.1 Biomethane3.3.1.1 Biomethane in Brazil3.3.2 Hydrogen3.4 Natural Gas for Heavy Transport3.4.1 Land Transport3.4.2 Maritime Transport3.5 Reducing Energy Poverty and Driving Social Development4.Final Remarks and Policy RecommendationsReferencesAppendixAcknowledgement

4、s34561113161626273035373739414343485255586364Cover photo credits:Tecpetrol and NaturgasIGU PRESIDENTS MESSAGEOpportunities for the Development of Gas in Latin America and the CaribbeanLatin America and the Caribbean stand at a pivotal moment in their energy future.The region possesses abundant natur

5、al gas resources,yet much of this potential remains underdeveloped.Unlocking it responsibly can help advance energy security,economic growth,industrial competitiveness,regional integration,and social development.This Report,Opportunities for the Development of Gas in Latin America and the Caribbean,

6、reflects a shared commitment by IGU,ARPEL and OLACDE to contribute constructively to the global and regional energy dialogue.It provides a comprehensive assessment of how Gas can support the regions energy evolution while helping address persistent challenges such as energy poverty,infrastructure ga