OLACDE and ADENE seal agreement to strengthen energy efficiency in Ibero-America

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and Portugal’s Agency for Energy (ADENE) signed a Collaboration Agreement that will promote technical and strategic cooperation in priority areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and sustainability in Ibero-America. The agreement was signed at OLACDE headquarters by its Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, and by the […]

OLACDE highlights the key role of biofuels in decarbonization in Santa Marta

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Fifth International Biofuels Conference, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, an event that brought together companies from the production chain, technology developers, industrial suppliers, investors, national authorities, and representatives of the regional agroindustry. During the event, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, reaffirmed that biofuels […]

Madrid hosts debate on energy coexistence with OLACDE participation

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Madrid Energy Conference 2025 through its Chief of Staff, Mijal Brady, who spoke on the panel “Energy Coexistence: Balancing Hydrocarbons and Renewables to Meet Needs and Requirements of Distinct Geographies,” organized by the Instituto de las Américas and IPD Latin America. During her […]

Energy Storage: A Strategic Pillar for the Energy Transition in LAC

The webinar “Exploring Sustainable Energy Storage: Technologies Available Today” established itself as a high-level technical forum to discuss the strategic role of energy storage in the transition process of electricity systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. Organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) within the framework of the ETRELA project (“Enhancing, […]

U.S. Tariff Increase Potential Impact on Energy Trade Between LAC and the U.S.

Study by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) highlights the rise in energy trade between Latin America-Caribbean and the U.S. in recent years. A 10% increase in U.S. tariffs would have a trade impact of 0.08% of its GDP. OLACDE’s study reveals that energy exports between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and […]

Hydropower’s future and the energy transition

In a global context that demands an energy transition and the decarbonization of the electricity matrix, hydropower stands out as an essential source for Latin America and the Caribbean. A recent report by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) highlights that the region has an extensive hydroelectric infrastructure that, on average, is more […]

ADELAT, OLACDE, and the IDB Lead a Forum for Exchange and Best Practices on Electricity Losses in LAC

The Association of Latin American Electric Energy Distributors (ADELAT), the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) successfully held the webinar “Losses in Electricity Distribution in Latin America and the Caribbean: Diagnosis and Best Practices.” The event was a great opportunity to create a space for analysis and exchange […]

OLACDE at the Ekos Sustainability Summit 2025

The Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo, presented a strategic and innovative vision for the energy future of Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ekos Sustainability Summit 2025, organized by Revista Ekos in Quito. During his remarks, Rebolledo emphasized that green energy represents a unique opportunity to […]

Energy Prices Continue to Rise in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) has published its Energy Inflation Indicator for Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC) for February 2025. This report offers a detailed analysis of energy trends in the region, which is crucial for understanding the behavior of energy markets and their impact on the economy and sustainability of […]

Energy Prices Continue to Rise in Latin America and the Caribbean

Newsletter summary

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) has published its Energy Inflation Indicator for Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC) for February 2025. This report offers a detailed analysis of energy trends in the region, which is crucial for understanding the behavior of energy markets and their impact on the economy and sustainability of […]

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We promote advanced technical training programs that facilitate the exchange of experiences, as well as the development of the human and institutional capacities needed to support the energy transformations in our region.

Our academic offering includes executive programs, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on topics such as energy transition, conventional energy, renewable energy, e-mobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE creates a regional network focused on energy knowledge that connects governments, young professionals, academics, and sector experts to drive collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation and financing

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation ties as drivers to accelerate energy transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE brings together efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical capacities, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional reality.

We promote strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward projects focused on decarbonization, conventional energy, renewable energy, and energy justice, with the objective of establishing a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional Energy Community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook that seeks to position Latin America and the Caribbean as a key player on the international stage. OLACDE strengthens its representation in major multilateral forums related to energy, trade, and climate by fostering strategic alliances and promoting international cooperation.

Through events such as Energy Week, together with new spaces for international dialogue, we promote a collective voice that helps attract financial investment and create new opportunities for sustainable development across our region.

Energy Transition and Strategic Projects

We drive an energy transition based on principles of sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports countries in adopting new technologies related to energy efficiency, energy storage, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization process.

Our approach also includes promoting strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience at the regional level, contributing to emission reductions while consolidating a cleaner and more competitive energy infrastructure. Initiatives such as OEMLAC position our region as a leading reference in climate innovation and sustainable energy transition.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy information, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that strengthen both public and private decision-making in the sector. OLACDE promotes the digital transformation of the sector through the use of artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced tools for regional energy analysis.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, together with new regional platforms, allows for the consolidation of reliable and up-to-date technical information, facilitating modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional Energy Integration

We promote cooperation in the regional energy sector, focused on collaboration, infrastructure development, and regulatory harmonization, with the objective of strengthening energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates projects related to electrical interconnection, gas integration, and regional energy planning, seeking to create efficient and sustainable partnerships.

Through cooperation with the governments of our 27 member countries, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and both public and private stakeholders, we drive strategic initiatives that promote regulatory harmonization and new energy exchange mechanisms, in order to enhance national capacities and accelerate an integrated energy transition at the regional level.