The first stage of the ETRELA project was completed

Within the framework of the ETRELA project, through the Renewables Academy-RENAC platform, five online courses were implemented for Argentina (2), Peru (2) and Uruguay (1) in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy. These courses were free to access and had 342 participants from 11 countries in the region. The virtual courses correspond to: […]

Covid-19: A challenge and an opportunity for renewable energy

#SectorEnergiaEnTiemposDePandemiaArticles and webinars on the health crisis analyzing the impact on the energy sector.Covid-19: Un reto y una oportunidad para las energías renovablesLa cara de la pandemiaEl mundo vive, desde el mes de marzo de 2020, una situación insólita nunca vista en la historia moderna. La pandemia del Nuevo Coronavirus o COVID19, que ha sumido […]

Energy services in times of pandemic. Reflections from Argentina with a regional focus

#SectorEnergiaEnTiemposDePandemia Articles and webinars on the health crisis analyzing the impact on the energy sector. Los servicios energéticos en tiempos de pandemia. Reflexiones desde Argentina con enfoque regional Desde el mes de marzo y con duración desconocida, la pandemia provocada por el COVID-19 se ha instalado en los países de América Latina, trastocando el funcionamiento […]

OLACDE and IDB present the Report on Energy Prices in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, is executing the Program for Strengthening the Management and Dissemination of Energy Information for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within the framework of this Program, OLACDE developed a methodology for calculating the final prices of the […]

¿Por qué se observaron precios negativos del crudo?

#SectorEnergiaEnTiemposDePandemia Articles and webinars on the health crisis analyzing the impact on the energy sector. El sector petrolero presenció este lunes 20 de abril un acontecimiento histórico. Por primera vez, los precios cotizaron con valores negativos por debajo de cero y el barril WTI terminó cerrando en -37 dólares. En términos económicos significa que los […]

Energía eléctrica en tiempos de pandemia

#SectorEnergiaEnTiemposDePandemia Articles and webinars on the health crisis analyzing the impact on the energy sector. Energía eléctrica en tiempos de pandemia Esta crisis sanitaria es quizás la más global que el planeta haya enfrentado y tendrá impactos económicos desastrosos. La economía mundial y en nuestra región se contraerá entre 2% y 5% con los consecuentes […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) is launching a series of articles and webinars on the health crisis situation, analyzing the impact on the energy sector.

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) is launching a series of articles and webinars on the health crisis situation, analyzing the impact on the energy sector. Next, we share the first article. Developed by: S. Mauricio Medinaceli Monrroy La caída de los precios internacionales del petróleo en América Latina y el Caribe: Una […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) is launching a series of articles and webinars on the health crisis situation, analyzing the impact on the energy sector.

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) is launching a series of articles and webinars on the health crisis situation, analyzing the impact on the energy sector. Next, we share the first article. Developed by: S. Mauricio Medinaceli Monrroy La caída de los precios internacionales del petróleo en América Latina y el Caribe: Una […]

Knowledge and Training

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.