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Viewing cable 06LAPAZ1918, HYDROCARBONS REGULATOR ENSURES FUEL SUPPLY

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06LAPAZ1918 2006-07-12 19:30 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy La Paz
VZCZCXYZ0000
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHLP #1918/01 1931930
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 121930Z JUL 06
FM AMEMBASSY LA PAZ
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 9942
INFO RUEHAC/AMEMBASSY ASUNCION 5993
RUEHBO/AMEMBASSY BOGOTA 3311
RUEHBR/AMEMBASSY BRASILIA 7160
RUEHBU/AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES 4420
RUEHCV/AMEMBASSY CARACAS 1700
RUEHPE/AMEMBASSY LIMA 1707
RUEHMN/AMEMBASSY MONTEVIDEO 3916
RUEHQT/AMEMBASSY QUITO 4331
RUEHSG/AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO 8891
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHINGTON DC
RHEBAAA/DEPT OF ENERGY WASHINGTON DC
RUCPDOC/DEPT OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON DC
RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS LA PAZ 001918 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR WHA/AND 
TREASURY FOR SGOOCH 
ENERGY FOR CDAY AND SLADISLAW 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ECON EINV ENRG EPET BL
SUBJECT: HYDROCARBONS REGULATOR ENSURES FUEL SUPPLY 
 
REF: A. LA PAZ 1885 
 
     B. LA PAZ 1660 
 
1. (SBU) Summary: Bolivia's state oil company, YPFB, 
successfully assumed control of Bolivia's wholesale 
hydrocarbons market on July 1, as provided for by the 2005 
Hydrocarbons Law.  To ensure adequate supplies of gasoline 
and diesel, the hydrocarbons regulator issued an emergency 
decree requiring Petrobras-owned refineries to sell to YPFB. 
No fuel shortages have occurred.  The hydrocarbons regulator 
is focusing on preventing liquid petroleum gas (LPG) 
contraband from going to neighboring countries, where the LPG 
prices are higher, in order to ensure sufficient domestic 
supply.  The regulator is concerned that the GOB's plan to 
eliminate it would damage the sector and increase corruption. 
 End summary. 
 
YPFB Takes On Gas Distribution 
------------------------------ 
2. (SBU) On June 30, gasoline wholesaler contracts with the 
GOB expired, and YPFB (Bolivia's state oil company) took over 
the wholesalers' duties of transporting liquid petroleum gas 
(LPG) and gasoline from refineries to gas stations and 
distributions points.  (Note: the May 2005 Hydrocarbons Law 
ordered that YPFB assume this function.  End note.)  GOB 
hydrocarbons regulator Mario Adrian told Econoff on July 11 
that YPFB has not yet signed a distribution contract with 
Petrobras, which owns the refineries that provide the fuel 
for distribution.  YPFB and Petrobras negotiations are likely 
to continue into the fall.  To ensure that YPFB's take-over 
of distribution did not result in fuel shortages, the 
hydrocarbons regulator issued an emergency decree ordering 
Petrobras to provide YPFB fuel without a contract. 
 
3. (SBU) Although sector contacts had anticipated that YPFB's 
service would be poor, leading to shortages and blockades, 
Adrian said YPFB's take-over of fuel distribution was 
proceeding fairly smoothly.  He explained that YPFB had hired 
50 employees and expanded its presence nationwide to ensure 
that it could provide the service.  (Note: To YPFB's credit, 
there have not been long lines for gasoline or LPG in La Paz. 
End note.) 
 
YPFB to Import Venezuelan Diesel 
-------------------------------- 
4. (SBU) According to Adrian, YPFB also became the country's 
only diesel importer on July 1.  YPFB plans to import 200,000 
barrels of diesel per month from Venezuela.  Adrian confirmed 
earlier press reports that these imports will be paid for 
partially with Bolivian soy products and partially using 
Venezuelan credit.  Bolivia signed the "Caracas Energy 
Cooperation Accord" with Venezuela in 2005, in which 
Venezuela's state oil company (PDVSA) agreed to provide 
diesel to Bolivia.  According to the agreement, 75 percent of 
the amount due PDVSA would be paid upon delivery, and 25 
percent would be paid over 17 years. 
 
LPG Contraband 
-------------- 
5. (SBU) Adrian explained that Bolivia produces approximately 
970 tons of LPG per day, which is roughly equivalent to 
domestic demand.  However, because of the vast price 
differential between subsidized Bolivian LPG and neighboring 
countries' LPG, a significant LPG contraband outflow reduces 
the amount available domestically, producing periodic 
shortages.  The hydrocarbons regulator works with customs and 
the police to intercept contraband fuel, and the GOB is 
drafting a supreme decree to authorize the regulator 
additional powers to seize contraband (ref A).  However, 
Adrian acknowledged that the root problem is the price 
differential, caused by subsidies that cost the GOB roughly 
USD 100 million per year.  He believed contraband problems 
will continue until the root problem is attacked, perhaps 
through changing the energy matrix since price increases are 
politically untenable.  The GOB is promoting installing 
natural gas connections in homes to encourage the public to 
use natural gas instead of LPG.  However, the installation 
costs are formidable for the average Bolivian, and bringing 
additional natural gas to the Altiplano would require the 
construction of another pipeline from the southern gas 
fields. 
 
Regulator's Uncertain Future 
---------------------------- 
6. (SBU) The GOB's National Development Plan released in June 
proposed the elimination of the six independent 
regulators -- hydrocarbons, electricity, telecommunications, 
transportation, basic services (water and sanitation), and 
forestry -- created by law in 1995 when state-owned 
enterprises were privatized.  According to the plan, 
regulatory control would pass to the relevant ministries by 
January 2007, after the approval of a new law (reftel B). 
Adrian said that his office has not yet discussed this plan 
with the Hydrocarbons Ministry, and lamented the GOB's poor 
political perception of the regulators.  He argued that his 
authority should be expanded, not reduced, to include 
regulation of the upstream producers, rather than just the 
downstream market.  He added that his staff was technical, 
not political, and that for this reason, they had failed to 
advertise their accomplishments.  He asked the Embassy to 
note the importance of maintaining independent, fair 
regulatory bodies in our meetings with GOB officials. 
 
7. (SBU) Comment:  Maintenance of apolitical regulatory 
institutions is important to ensure the efficient functioning 
of the involved sectors, fairness to U.S. investors, and 
control of corruption.  We will note our concern about the 
GOB's plan to eliminate six industry regulators as 
appropriate with GOB officials.  End comment. 
GREENLEE