Bloomberg: Oil's Next Big Boom: Latin America Looks to Become Global Powerhouse

Bloomberg: Oil's Next Big Boom: Latin America Looks to Become Global Powerhouse

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The video explores the current state and future potential of oil production in Latin America, focusing on countries like Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Guyana. It highlights Venezuela's crisis and the emerging opportunities in other countries, particularly Guyana's recent discoveries and Brazil's investment potential. The video also discusses the challenges and prospects in Colombia and Argentina, emphasizing the region's potential to transform the global oil market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is currently considered a 'no go' for oil investment due to its economic collapse?

Brazil

Venezuela

Colombia

Argentina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the rapid growth potential in Brazil's oil industry?

Political stability

High oil prices

Government measures to attract foreign investment

Decline in other countries' production

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has recently become relevant in the oil industry due to discoveries off its coast?

Guyana

Chile

Mexico

Peru

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge for Colombia's oil industry?

Political instability

High production costs

Limited exploration and reserve replacement

Lack of government support

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected production growth for Brazil by 2020?

3.1 million barrels per day

2.5 million barrels per day

5 million barrels per day

4 million barrels per day

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor for the attractiveness of Brazil's pre-salt oil fields?

Low production costs

High oil prices

Proximity to major markets

Government subsidies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for the development of Argentina's shale basin?

Lack of foreign investment

Political and economic instability

Environmental regulations

High production costs