ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2025. No. 2

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC, in its Volume IX, Number 2, December 2025 edition, presents to its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Winners of the “Call for Papers” Connecting Minds, Energizing the Future: Toward a Resilient Transition: Climate adaptation in the segments of the electricity sector; Higher education as a driver for the energy […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2025. No. 1

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC, in its Volume IX, Number 1, June 2025 edition, presents to its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Hybrid Power Plants in the Context of the Energy Transition; Economic Impact of Renewable Energy on the Operation of the Dominican Republic’s National Electric System 2024; Fuel Price Controls: A Case Study […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2024. No. 2

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC in its volume VIII, number 2, December 2024, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Biophysical analysis of the life cycle in the production of eco-bricks in the Galapagos Islands; Identification of potential Environmental Impacts of green hydrogen production from offshore wind projects. Case Study: Uruguay Exclusive Economic Zone; […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2024. No. 1

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC, in its volume VIII, number 1, July 2024, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics:Protection coordination in electrical distribution systems considering the introduction of distributed generation; Econometric analysis of the quality of the electrical distribution service: A focus on SAIDI and SAIFI; Efficiency and emissions of the compression ignition […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2023. No. 2

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC in its VII volume, number 2, December 2023, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Traceability of Green Hydrogen using Blockchain; Small-scale methanol production from natural gas; Energy efficiency and environmental productivity: Analysis of Ecuadorian oil companies; The future of freight transportation on the Mexico-Texas border; Solar power forecasting […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2023. No. 1

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC in its VII volume, number 1, June 2023, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Monitoring and Control of a Distributed Generation System using ETAP-RT and Matlab Simulink; Energy Poverty in Uruguay; Digital technologies applied to training in operation and maintenance of wind farms; Bioenergy production from Arundo donax […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2022. No. 2

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC, in its Volume VI, Number 2, December 2022 edition, presents to its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Security of Supply versus Energy Transitions; Thermal Comfort and the Architectural Design of Multi-Family Housing; A Proposal for Targeting Energy Tariffs: The Energizar Program; Comparative Analysis of the Satisfaction Index and Perceived […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2022. No. 1

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC in its volume VI, number 1, of June 2022, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Mexico in the face of climate change and the materialization of the right to a healthy environment: A contribution to the quality of air; Impact of COVID-19 and hurricanes Eta and Iota on […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2021. No. 2

OLACDE seguridad energética y el desarrollo sostenible

ENERLAC in its volume V, number 2, December 2021, offers its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: SiePAÍS – Energy information: methodological harmonization, regional knowledge management and statistical preparation for energy transitions; Electric vehicles and the impact on the power system; Exploitation of shale gas fields in Mexico; Construction of energy […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2021. No. 1

ENERLAC presents its volume V, number 1, June 2021, and offers to its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Electrification of the last mile of the mesoamerican dry corridor; Assessment of impact factors to reduce carbon emissions from freight transportation in Mexico; Challenges and uncertainties of sustainable development in electrical planning. […]

ENERLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Journal. 2021. No. 1

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ENERLAC presents its volume V, number 1, June 2021, and offers to its readers in Latin America and the Caribbean the following topics: Electrification of the last mile of the mesoamerican dry corridor; Assessment of impact factors to reduce carbon emissions from freight transportation in Mexico; Challenges and uncertainties of sustainable development in electrical planning. […]

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.