Balances of Useful Energy Manual 2017
2017. The purpose for this document is to propose an update of the OLACDE methodology for developing Utilizable Energy Balances (1986). Certain areas were identified for improvement such as definitions, especially in the transportation sector and other sectors, and in transformation centers. The updated methodology proposes a baseline document that analyzes the concepts of utilizable […]
Energy Statistics Manual 2017
2017. OLACDE makes available to its Member Countries and to the energy community this Manual, which is intended to become a reference guide for the administration of energy statistics and promote the strengthening and sustainability of a structured system, fundamental for organized management, standardized, and efficient energy statistics.
Energy Planning Manual 2017
2017. OLACDE presents this Manual that encompasses in detail each of the energy planning stages. The OLACDE’s interest is to achieve the practical implementation of this Manual as an exercise in strengthening the capacities of our institutions, so the past experiences and relevant knowledge can be replicated throughout the region.
Policy recommendations for the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean in support of NDCS’ implementation
2017. The document indicates that LAC countries have a real leadership in the contribution of actions to stabilize the global temperature of the planet below 2°C, in this context it analyzes the following topics: 1) the INDCs presented by Latin America and the Caribbean, 2) energy policy – climate change, and 3) synergies between the […]
Energy in Figures 2016
2016. A brief statistical overview of the main variables related to oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, energy consumption, average prices, and greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean for the year 2015. The source of the information is OLACDE’s Energy-Economic Information System (SIEE).
Rapid checklist assessment tool for hydroelectric projects
2016. The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) asked that a tool be designed to assess the basic factors for effective CSR in the hydropower industry from a holistic perspective that includes social, environmental, economic, technical and internal interventions at all stages of hydroelectric project development and operation: a) Feasibility, b) Design, c) Construction…
Overview of the actions taken by the Latin American petroleum producing countries against the international crude oil price drop.
2016. The document provides a summary of the geopolitical and economic situations that contributed to the decline in oil prices, presents a monitoring of the actions / strategies that have been taken by the oil exporting countries, and outlines alternatives that could be implemented by the affected countries. The intention of the document is to […]
Energy Statistics Report 2016
2016. AVAILABLE FROM 1 DECEMBER. This report presents a summary of the most relevant energy flows of the last ten years of Latin America and the Caribbean. Likewise, data on the refining capacity, generation, prices, reserves, potentials and indicators of the 27 OLACDE Member Countries are recorded.
Energy Policy. A Practical Guidebook
2016. This Energy Policy: a practical guidebook, designed primarily to offer to OLACDE’s Member Countries a useful capacity-building tool on the approaches and assessments needed to foster consistencies in political decision making, supply needs, existing and potential energy resources, and national energy projections on a regional scale.
Vital Synergies
2016. The publication presents brief information on the energy situation in Latin America and the Caribbean in the global context, alternatives to strengthen synergies between hydropower and protected areas for sustainability, and reflections on renewable energy and protected areas in the region.
