Ante la tormenta perfecta, integración energética

#SectorEnergiaEnTiemposDePandemia Articles and webinars on the health crisis analyzing the impact on the energy sector Ante la tormenta perfecta, integración energética El inicio de la década comienza con una tormenta perfecta. Se sumaron tres fuerzas que están obligando a cambiar la forma en cómo interactuamos con la naturaleza, entre nosotros y en cómo aprovechamos los […]

Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2019

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) makes available the publication Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 (LAC Energy Outlook  2019), English version, which presents the most relevant information on the energy sector of the Organization’s Member Countries, as well as aggregated information at the subregional and regional level for Latin […]

OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Alfonso Blanco, present during the formal greeting to the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, during the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

The Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Alfonso Blanco, participated in the Protocolary Greeting to international representatives and authorities. This event was part of the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, who, accompanied by the Foreign Minister, Ernesto Talvi, received the diplomats. […]

The Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Resources of Ecuador and ECUACIER work to take advantage of new trends for the Ecuadorian electricity sector

The Ecuadorian Committee of the Regional Energy Integration Commission (ECUACIER) together with the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Resources of Ecuador held, on February 20, 2020, the workshop called: “Guidelines for the Development of the Ecuadorian Electricity Sector”, whose objective was to summon the authorities and professionals of the electrical sector to exchange experiences and […]

OLACDE’s delegation participates in the meeting of the JODI’s Inter-Secretariat

The Inter-Secretariat Meeting of the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) was held in Paris, the host city of the International Energy Agency, on January 23 and 24, event in which The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) participated to coordinate the general development of the initiative, share the efforts made by the Organizations associated […]

Trainings part of the ETRELA project for Latin America and the Caribbean begin

As part of the project “Improving, increasing and facilitating access to education and training in renewable energy in Latin America-ETRELA”, The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization has developed a high-quality modular training plan, aimed at the energy community of the region. The program is made up of curricula that starts with a basic training […]

The publication of OLACDE and PTB shows the main aspects that arise in the development of a Quality Infrastructure for energy efficiency programs

The publication Quality Infrastructure for Energy Efficiency Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, is a document made jointly by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the National Metrology Institute of the Federal Republic of Germany (PTB), whose objective is to present the main aspects that arise when developing a Quality Infrastructure, […]

The publication of OLACDE and PTB shows the main aspects that arise in the development of a Quality Infrastructure for energy efficiency programs

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The publication Quality Infrastructure for Energy Efficiency Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, is a document made jointly by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the National Metrology Institute of the Federal Republic of Germany (PTB), whose objective is to present the main aspects that arise when developing a Quality Infrastructure, […]

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.