July 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Report in Latin America and the Caribbean

In March 2026, the LAC region reported sustained growth in its hydrocarbon sector. Oil production increased by 9% year-on-year, reaching 324 million barrels (Mbbl), with Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela accounting for 69% of the total volumen.While 53% of crude oil imports were sourced intra-regionally, exports remained focused on extra-regional markets, as only 12% of the […]

June 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Report in Latin America and the Caribbean

In February 2026, oil production in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) recorded a strong year‑on‑year increase of 27% and a monthly rise of 4.4%, driven by higher output in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela accounted for 68% of total regional supply, reaffirming their leadership in the sector. Regarding trade, 63% of […]

May 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Production and Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

In January 2026, regional oil production in LAC recorded a year-on-year increase of 11% and monthly growth of 1.1%. Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela accounted for 70% of LAC’s oil supply, consolidating their position as the region’s main producers. Regarding foreign trade, 56% of total oil imports corresponded to intraregional trade, while 22% of regional exports […]

May 2025
Report No. 12 Energy Inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC)

In February 2025, energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 3.16% annually, mainly driven by increases in electricity rates following subsidy reductions in several countries, despite a 5.3% drop in oil prices. This dynamic has caused energy prices to continue rising, affecting both the industrial and residential sectors, even as international oil costs […]

May 2025
Report No. 12 Energy Inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC)

Newsletter summary

In February 2025, energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 3.16% annually, mainly driven by increases in electricity rates following subsidy reductions in several countries, despite a 5.3% drop in oil prices. This dynamic has caused energy prices to continue rising, affecting both the industrial and residential sectors, even as international oil costs […]

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.