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LAC Projects Its Energy Leadership at International Conference Held in Quito

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the international conference Regional to Global, dedicated to analyzing the future of the energy transition in Latin America. The event brought together more than 150 scientists, experts, and industry representatives from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Russia, the United States, and Uruguay, as […]

OLACDE highlights regional energy leadership at the 2026 LAC International Economic Forum

OLACDE took part in the 2026 Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum, held in Panama, an event that brought together more than 4,000 global experts and included the participation of heads of State and Government, ministers, business leaders, representatives of international organizations, and academic figures. The forum drew more than 6,000 registered attendees […]

OLACDE Drives Technical Debate on Smart Grids and New Energy Vectors to Accelerate the Region’s Energy Transition

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) held the webinar “Smart Electrical Grids and New Energy Vectors for the Energy Transition,” a high-level technical forum aimed at analyzing the challenges facing the region’s energy systems amid growing renewable energy penetration, the expansion of power electronics, and the need to ensure stability, security, and resilience […]

Latin America and the Caribbean reaches 65% renewable electricity share

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), in its Monthly Electricity Generation Report, reported that in September 2025 electricity generation in the region reached 156 TWh, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%. Hydropower remained the leading generation source, with a 45.7% share, driven by improved hydrological conditions in several countries across the region. The report […]

OLACDE takes part in Congreso Futuro 2026 in Chile

The Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo, took part in Congreso Futuro 2026, the leading Latin American platform for scientific outreach and civic dialogue, held in Chile. Created in 2011, this event promotes the democratization of knowledge and interdisciplinary reflection on the challenges of the present and the […]

OLACDE and Usach close first International Diploma Program in Electromobility

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), together with the Department of Electrical Engineering (DIE) of the University of Santiago de Chile (Usach), held the closing ceremony of the first International Diploma Program in Electromobility, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening regional capacities in an area that is key to the energy transition. The […]

October energy inflation in LAC declined compared to the previous month

LAC’s monthly energy inflation between September and October 2025 declined, falling from 0.21% in September to 0.19% in October, a 9.5% reduction from the previous month, mainly because, of the 20 countries analyzed, 12 showed a decrease in the indicator, as several of them made tariff adjustments to electricity prices and fossil fuels. Looking more […]

Hydropower and Natural Gas Sustain the Regional Electricity Matrix in August 2025

The electricity generation report from the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) highlights total generation of 161 TWh in August 2025, a volume similar to that recorded in July. This report highlights the relative variations in the regional energy mix and underscores the dynamics of renewable and non-renewable sources. The generation matrix in August […]

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Hydropower and Natural Gas Sustain the Regional Electricity Matrix in August 2025

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The electricity generation report from the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) highlights total generation of 161 TWh in August 2025, a volume similar to that recorded in July. This report highlights the relative variations in the regional energy mix and underscores the dynamics of renewable and non-renewable sources. The generation matrix in August […]

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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.