Furthering regional energy security instead of national approaches

Authors

  • Thauan Dos Santos Escola de Guerra Naval - Marinha do Brasil

Keywords:

Energy security, Energy integration, Mercosur, UNASUR

Abstract

This paper argues that furthering energy security should move beyond a national approach and consequently consider a regional one. The case study considers Mercosur and UNASUR, covering the period between 2015-2050. The methodology is based on energy modeling and scenarization using the Open Source Energy Modelling System – South America Model Base (OSeMOSYS-SAMBA), a model of planning for the expansion of long-term energy systems. The modeling exercise supports the argument that greater electricity integration in Mercosur (and in South America as a whole) promotes a reduction in the need to increase installed capacity, as well as lower geographic and socio-environmental impacts.

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Published

2019-02-12

Issue

N°. 22: JUL-DEC 2018

Section

Science article

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