06-03-06
The United States expressed fears over the possibility that both Venezuela
and Bolivia may hinder foreign investments in the energy sector.
"We are concerned that some countries in our hemisphere are making decisions
that are not going to optimize the development of energy resources," said Karen
Harbert, US Assistant Secretary of Energy for Policy and International Affairs.
"The moves to curb foreign investments and to expand the scope of state oil
firms do restrict their access to investments, thus hindering development and
reducing access to equipment or infrastructure," she added during a hearing
before the House of Representatives.
Source: Neftegaz.ru