Categorías Documentos Institucionales: Official Documents

Good offices facilitator

2012. By this instrument, OLACDE is empowered to participate as a good offices facilitator when the Member Countries involved in a dispute regarding the interpretation and/or application of international energy-related agreements and/or contracts voluntarily request and accept it.

Oportunidades de cooperación en el sector hidrocarburos América Latina y el Caribe

20112. In order to strengthen the Technical Assistance mechanism in the Hydrocarbon Sector, the survey entitled “Opportunities for Cooperation in the Hydrocarbon Sector? was carried out, with the intention of obtaining the opinion of experts from the region on the strengths of the Member Countries of OLACDE in the hydrocarbon sector, and thus identify areas […]

UNASUR : un espacio que consolida la integración energética

2012 – Unasur a space that consolidates integration: background, institutional framework of the energy sector. Description of Unasur’s energy sector: current situation of crude oil, natural gas, mineral coal, nuclear energy and renewable energy sources. Final thoughts. Relevant aspects 2010: institutional, hydrocarbons, electricity, renewable sources, energy efficiency, natural phenomena, climate change, energy and the environment. […]

Panorama general de los hidrocarburos no convencionales

2012. In the context of the decrease in important conventional hydrocarbon reservoirs, accompanied by the growth in world energy demand and the prospects for increased consumption of fossil fuels, the document presents an overview of the current situation of unconventional hydrocarbons.

Cobertura eléctrica en América Latina y el Caribe

2012. The electricity coverage index currently available for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean does not have the characteristics of: homogeneity, consistency and reliability, which is why the Inter-American Development Bank and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization agreed to carry out a study to standardize and update the values of this […]

Desarrollo y situación actual del sector eólico en América Latina

2012. This study aims to contribute with recent information on the development and current situation of the wind sector in Central America. It presents the background of wind energy, the current situation of wind energy in Central America and the regional and national legislation applicable to renewable energy, including incentives and information on progress.

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Barreras para el desarrollo del mercado de la energía solar para el calentamiento de agua en América Latina y el Caribe

Newsletter summary

2011. The main objective of this project is to promote and accelerate the commercialization of thermal solar panels for water heating in the Latin American and Caribbean region, in order to contribute to the mitigation of climate change, energy security and sustainable development. (Available only in Spanish).

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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.