Description 
This energy market report offers an incisive and reliable overview of the energy sector of the country. With a focus on oil, gas, coal and power markets, the report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2007 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights, to help tackle national energy challenges and opportunities.

Topics & Abstracts 
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines supervises the energy sector and energy companies ...

Energy Companies
Energy companies active in the market (production, import, export, distribution, refineries, LNG terminals) in the oil, gas, coal and power sectors.

Energy Supply
Resources: In 2008 an important offshore gas reserve located approximately 100 km of Punta del Este was discovered ...

Prices
Details of energy prices and taxes levels and evolution, by energy and by sector (oil, coal, power, gas).

Consumption
The average energy consumption per capita is 0.9 toe, including 2000 kWh of electricity consumption per capita ...

Issues & Prospects
Electricity: In order to face the country's excessive dependence on hydroelectric facilities, there are plans for several projects ...

Table of Contents

LIST OF GRAPHS & TABLES 2
INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY 3
ENERGY COMPANIES 3
ENERGY SUPPLY 4
ENERGY PRICES 5
ENERGY CONSUMPTION 5
ISSUES AND PROSPECTS 6
GRAPHS & DATA TABLES 7

LIST OF GRAPHS & TABLES
List of Graphs
Graph 1: Installed Electric Capacity by Source (2007, %)
Graph 2: Power Generation by Source (2007, %)
Graph 3: Consumption trends by Energy Source (Mtoe)
Graph 4: Total Consumption Market Share by Energy (2007, %)
Graph 5: Final Consumption Market Share by Sector (2007, %)
Graph 6: Primary Consumption since 1970
List of Tables
Table 1: Economic indicators
Population, GDP growth
Imports & exports
Inflation rate, exchange rate
Table 2: Supply indicators
Oil & Gas proven reserves
Electric & refining capacity detailed by source
Production by energy source
Power production by technology (5)
External trade by energy
Table 3: Demand indicators
Consumption / inhabitant
Consumption trends
Total consumption by energy
Final consumption by energy and by sector
Electricity consumption by sector
Energy security indicators
Energy efficiency indicators
CO2 emissions
Table 4: Energy Balance
Total energy balance
Detailed energy balance by energy