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Geothermal Energy Webinar Strengthens Technical Capacities to Drive the Energy Transition in LAC

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) held the webinar “Principles of Geothermal Energy: Fundamentals and Applications in Latin America and the Caribbean,” a technical training session aimed at strengthening regional knowledge on harnessing geothermal energy as a key renewable source in the energy transition. The session addressed essential concepts on geothermal resources, generation […]

OLACDE Drives Regional Energy Dialogue at the Future Energy Summit Southern Cone 2025

As part of the Future Energy Summit Southern Cone 2025, held in Santiago, Chile, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, moderated two strategic panels dedicated to analyzing public policy priorities and the challenges of energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the panel “Public policy priorities on energy for the incoming Government,” Rebolledo highlighted […]

Latin America Advances in Low-Emission Hydrogen Certification with Support from OLACDE, AGCID and the European Union

The official presentation of the results of the project “Strengthening Latin America’s capacities to meet international standards for the certification of low- or zero-emission hydrogen and its derivatives for export purposes” took place in Santiago, Chile. The initiative was carried out by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), in cooperation with the Chilean […]

Energy integration gains momentum as a political priority in MERCOSUR

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the MERCOSUR Meeting of Ministers of Mines and Energy, where Executive Secretary Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans stated that energy integration constitutes an indispensable strategic political decision for reducing external vulnerabilities, strengthening energy security, and consolidating regional autonomy. During his remarks, the Executive Secretary highlighted OLACDE’s […]

Regional course on methane and climate begins in Latin America and the Caribbean

The opening session took place for the course “Methane and Climate: The Science of Methane and Its Contribution to Climate Change,” an initiative led by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the Latin American and Caribbean Methane Emissions Observatory (OEMLAC). This training seeks to strengthen the region’s technical capacities to understand the […]

Cali drives bioenergy innovation with the Econova Bio-X 2025 Forum

Cali, Colombia, was the setting for the Econova Bio-X 2025 Bioenergy Innovation Forum, organized by the Cali Chamber of Commerce and the Ecopetrol Group’s Econova Initiative. The event brought together national and international leaders to showcase technologies, experiences, and success stories that are transforming the energy sector through bioenergy solutions. Representing the Latin American and […]

Electricity Generation Report – July 2025
Nuclear energy and natural gas grew significantly.

In its electricity generation report, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) reported that in July 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean generated 161 TWh (terawatt-hours) of electricity, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.5%. The energy mix continues to show a marked dependence on hydropower, which accounts for 45.7% of the total. However, this […]

OLACDE strengthens regional leadership at COP30

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) had a prominent presence at COP30, a summit considered historic for Latin America and the Caribbean as it was held for the first time in the Brazilian Amazon, at a decisive moment for accelerating global climate action. In this setting, OLACDE reinforced the region’s strategic energy role, […]

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OLACDE strengthens regional leadership at COP30

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) had a prominent presence at COP30, a summit considered historic for Latin America and the Caribbean as it was held for the first time in the Brazilian Amazon, at a decisive moment for accelerating global climate action. In this setting, OLACDE reinforced the region’s strategic energy role, […]

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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.