Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020: The most relevant information on the energy sector of the OLACDE Member Countries

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), makes available the Spanish version of the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020.  The document presents the most relevant information on the energy sector of the Member Countries of the Organization, as well as aggregated data at a subregional and regional level for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the period 2000 – 2019, regarding energy supply and demand, installed capacity, electricity generation, indicators and socio-economic and environmental information.

Considering the current economic crisis, caused worldwide by the COVID – 19 pandemic, the Outlook includes a chapter on energy prospective for Latin America and the Caribbean, in which the impacts of this crisis on the energy sector are evaluated. The prospective was prepared with the “Model for Simulation and Analysis of the Energy Matrix (SAME)”, developed by OLACDE.

Additionally, a chapter is presented on the most relevant events that have occurred in the energy sector in different areas and subsectors. It also includes a chapter on “Legislation, regulation and energy policy” in which the changes that have taken place in the countries in this area are detailed.

We highlight that the information presented in the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 constitutes an updated summary of the energy information that the Organization has and that can be consulted for free in the Energy Information System of Latin America and the Caribbean (sieLAC): http://sielac.OLACDE.org

We hope that the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 will contribute to a better understanding of the energy sector and be a reference for energy information for the countries of the region.

The following link corresponds to the low resolution version of the document. To access the high resolution version, contact centro.documentacion@OLACDE.org or access sielac.OLACDE.org with its respective user.

Here you can download the Spanish version

 

Communication Department
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gabriela.jarrin@OLACDE.org

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Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020: The most relevant information on the energy sector of the OLACDE Member Countries

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), makes available the Spanish version of the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020. The document presents the most relevant information on the energy sector of the Member Countries of the Organization, as well as aggregated data at a subregional and regional level for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the period 2000 – 2019, regarding energy supply and demand, installed capacity, electricity generation, indicators and socio-economic and environmental information.

Capacity building & knowledge

We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.

Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation & climate finance

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.

We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional energy community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.

Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region

Energy transition & strategic projects

We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.

Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional energy integration

We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.

Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.