Latin emphasis. (Latin American gas production)(Column)(Brief Article)

Gas producers from the U.S. and representatives of Latin American governments had business on their minds during the Natural Gas Supply Association's annual meeting last week in Washington.

Energy officials from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela out lined their countries' ambitious plan to expand gas production and pipeline grids in partnerships with foreign companies.

Along parallel lines, a simultaneous South American Business Roundtable conference in Argentina brought U.S. and Latin American gas industry executives together in 140 business meetings to discuss potential partnerships in South American gas transportation and distribution.

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