Categorías Documentos Institucionales: Official Documents

Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2025

This document is prepared annually by OLACDE and contains the most relevant information on the energy sector of its 27 member countries, as well as at the global, regional, and subregional levels. The information is presented through charts with data covering the period 2011–2024. It also includes information on the main events that have taken […]

100 relevant facts from the regional energy debate

“100 relevant facts from the regional energy debate” brings together the central messages and the most relevant figures discussed during the 10th Energy Week in Santiago, Chile. Drawing on contributions from experts, authorities, and sector leaders, it offers a clear perspective on the evolution of the electricity sector, the role of natural resources, changes in […]

Pathways of action

Summary document of the Second Regional Methane Summit highlighting the main agreements, messages and opportunities to accelerate emissions reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean. It presents OEMLAC as a regional platform for data and cooperation. It underlines priorities in regulation, measurement, reporting, and verification, as well as the challenges of financing, technology, and capacity building, […]

Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Latin America’s Energy Transition

This commentary provides a strategic overview of the capital flows required to accelerate energy transitions in the region. Drawing on the latest data and projection models, the text identifies current financing gaps, risks associated with the cost of capital, and major opportunities for development in renewables, grids, and storage. Furthermore, it offers policy guidance to mobilize […]

Energy Transition Readiness: Latin America and the Caribbean

This report by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state and outlook of the Latin American and Caribbean region in its energy transition toward a more sustainable and resilient system. Through data and case studies, it highlights structural strengths, such as abundant renewable energy potential and […]

White Paper on Energy Storage in Latin America and Caribbean 2025

OLACDE’s publication highlights the strategic importance of energy storage as a fundamental pillar for advancing the energy transition in the region. Despite technological and regulatory progress, key challenges remain, including fragmented regulatory frameworks, high initial costs, and the need for modern infrastructure. The document identifies significant opportunities, including the development of hybrid projects, the expansion […]

White Paper on Sustainable Mobility in Latin America and Caribbean 2025

Over the last four years, the light electric vehicle fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has experienced an exponential growth trajectory. On average, the number of units has doubled annually, reaching nearly 444,071 units in circulation by the end of 2024. This figure represents a growth of more than 25 times compared to […]

Latin America and the Caribbean towards COP30 – A Decade of Energy Transformation and New Challenges for the Region

This document analyzes the progress made by Latin America and the Caribbean in energy transition over the past decade, highlighting the growth of renewable energy and improvements in electricity coverage. It also identifies pending challenges such as investments, grid modernization, digitalization, storage, and the reduction of social gaps. It stresses that regional cooperation, multisector collaboration, […]

Navigating the Energy Transition in the Caribbean

This report provides a strategic overview of the Caribbean’s energy landscape, aiming to support the transition toward more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive energy systems. Based on official data, scenario modelling, and regional consultations, it identifies structural challenges, opportunities for decarbonisation, and priority actions, offering guidance on the design of public policy and regional energy cooperation.

European Union – Latin America Energy Agenda

As part of the European Union’s incorporation as a permanent observer member of OLACDE, we present this document highlighting the energy exchanges between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean, along with the future challenges that lie ahead. In this context, energy cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean stands […]

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European Union – Latin America Energy Agenda

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As part of the European Union’s incorporation as a permanent observer member of OLACDE, we present this document highlighting the energy exchanges between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean, along with the future challenges that lie ahead. In this context, energy cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean stands […]

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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.