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Energy transitions and economic development: OLACDE at the XV International Economics Week

The Director of Studies, Projects and Information of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Fitzgerald Cantero, spoke at the XV International Economics Week, held at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) in Quito. His presentation focused on analyzing energy transitions and the opportunities the energy sector offers for addressing economic challenges in […]

Regulation and Energy Transition: A Key Dialogue for the Region

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the XXVI Oil & Power 2025 Expo Conference, one of the most relevant gatherings of the regional energy sector. The event serves as a strategic platform for connecting with industry leaders, showcasing innovations, and strengthening collaborative networks in a technical and specialized environment. The […]

OLACDE Attends the G16+ Meeting

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the fifth meeting of the second half of the G16+ Pro Tempore Presidency, a key space for interinstitutional coordination and regional dialogue. Representing the organization, Executive Secretary Andrés Rebolledo spoke, presenting an updated energy outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean. During his presentation, […]

OLACDE participated in the 30th MEM Energy Congress in Cartagena, Colombia

The advisor to the Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Medardo Cadena, participated in the 30th MEM Energy Congress, held in Cartagena, Colombia, where he presented the main challenges of energy security and the development of sustainable projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. During his remarks, Cadena emphasized that […]

OLACDE Took Part in the Paris Peace Forum 2025

Gastón Siroit, technical advisor of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), took part in the Paris Peace Forum 2025, in the roundtable “10 Years After the Adoption of the Paris Agreement: Accelerating Action,” held at the Musée de la Marine in Paris. The event brought together global energy sector leaders, multilateral organizations, and […]

OLACDE Strengthens Regional Energy Planning with a Focus on Climate Resilience

As part of the SCREEN–ALC II project, a technical visit day was held, organized by Spanish Cooperation, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), and Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM), with the aim of strengthening national capacities to integrate climate risk management into energy planning. The sessions, held at UTE headquarters, […]

OLACDE participated in the XXXIV La Jolla Energy Conference

The Head of Strategic Advisory of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Guido Maiulini, participated in the XXXIV La Jolla Energy Conference, organized by the Institute of the Americas, where he spoke about Mercosur’s gas integration as an opportunity to optimize infrastructure, attract investment and strengthen regional energy security. During his remarks, Maiulini […]

OLACDE took part in the Argentina Hydrocarbons Congress 2025

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Argentina Hydrocarbons Congress, organized by Vostock Capital, which brought together authorities, companies, and specialists from the energy sector to discuss progress and opportunities in the regional market. On the panel “Argentina Midstream Infrastructure: Transport, Export, and Energy Integration,” Ivo Nacucchio, an OLACDE consultant, […]

OLACDE participated in the 4th “Guayaquil, City of Energy” Congress

The Director of Studies, Projects and Information of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Fitzgerald Cantero, participated as Keynote Speaker at the 4th “Guayaquil, City of Energy” Congress, organized by CECERNALC. The event brought together experts, academics and leaders of the energy sector to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America […]

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OLACDE participated in the 4th “Guayaquil, City of Energy” Congress

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The Director of Studies, Projects and Information of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Fitzgerald Cantero, participated as Keynote Speaker at the 4th “Guayaquil, City of Energy” Congress, organized by CECERNALC. The event brought together experts, academics and leaders of the energy sector to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America […]

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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.

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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.

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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.