Energy Information Administration Home Country Analysis Briefs
return to EIA home
Energy Information Administration (EIA) Logo - Need Help? 202-586-8800

Glossary
Country Analysis Briefs Country Analysis Briefs

Caribbean
Country Analysis Briefs
Background
Most Caribbean islands are net energy importers.
The islands of the Caribbean basin are predominantly net energy importers, with the exception of Trinidad and Tobago. Agriculture and natural resource extraction activities continue to constitute the basis of the islands' economies, though the tourism and service sectors are growing. In recent years, the Caribbean countries have been worried that higher global oil prices will impair their efforts to expand economically. In response, the island nations have been discussing ways to better integrate their energy sectors, especially in regards to increased natural gas exports from Trinidad and Tobago to other islands. These efforts have also focused on the major external energy suppliers to the region, such as Mexico and Venezuela.

Map of Caribbean Basin

Country Analysis Briefs

September 2007
Background
Oil Production
Oil Refining
Liquefied Natural Gas
Links
Sources
Full Report
HTML
PDF
Contact Info
cabs@eia.doe.gov
(202)586-8800
[more contacts]