The impact of shale energy on South America is twofold. For starters, there is the potential for cheaper imports for those countries with no gas (Chile) or where local demand could exceed local supply (Brazil).
页岩能源对南美的影响是两方面的。首先，没有天然气的国家（如智利）和本地需求超过本地供给的国家（如巴西）的进口成本可能会降低。