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Andrés Rebolledo re-elected at the LV Meeting of Ministers and Ministers of Energy

As part of the LV Meeting of Ministers and Ministers of Energy of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), held in Santiago during the X Energy Week, the President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, led the opening ceremony of the region’s highest political decision-making body on energy matters. The Chilean […]

OLACDE presents the 2025 Energy Excellence Award and recognizes the best projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) celebrated the second edition of the 2025 Energy Excellence Award during the X Energy Week in Santiago, Chile. The ceremony brought together regional authorities, representatives from the public and private sectors, academia, and international organizations, in an event that recognized the innovation and commitment of the best […]

Opening of the 10th Energy Week marks a milestone for regional integration

With the presence of Chile’s Minister of Energy, Diego Pardow; the Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo; and authorities from major multilateral organizations, the tenth edition of the Energy Week of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) was inaugurated. During his remarks, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés […]

OLACDE presents the White Paper on Sustainable Mobility

In Santiago, Chile, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) presented the White Paper on Sustainable Mobility, a publication that brings together data, experiences, and proposals for advancing toward cleaner, more efficient, and more inclusive transportation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event was held as part of the 10th Energy Week, organized […]

La Serena Hosted OLACDE Academic Event Ahead of the 10th Energy Week

La Serena hosted the international academic gathering “Connecting Minds, Energizing the Future,” an initiative that resulted from the joint work of OLACDE, the Ministry of Energy of Chile, Santo Tomás institutions, ISA Energía, CIDERE Coquimbo, and the Regional Government of Coquimbo. The gathering focused on the role of higher and technical-professional education in promoting innovation, […]

OLACDE Takes Part in AmeriGEO Week 2025 in Colombia

As part of AmeriGEO Week 2025, held at the National University of Colombia, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the plenary session “How satellite-based systems and scientific measurements can drive methane mitigation,” organized by the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) of the United Nations Environment Programme. The session was moderated […]

OLACDE Promotes National Workshop on Building Women’s Energy Networks – Ecuador

The headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) hosted the National Workshop on Building Women’s Energy Networks – Ecuador, an initiative led by OLACDE together with the Association of Women in Energy (AME). During the opening, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, highlighted the need to incorporate gender equity as a cross-cutting focus […]

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OLACDE Promotes National Workshop on Building Women’s Energy Networks – Ecuador

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The headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) hosted the National Workshop on Building Women’s Energy Networks – Ecuador, an initiative led by OLACDE together with the Association of Women in Energy (AME). During the opening, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, highlighted the need to incorporate gender equity as a cross-cutting focus […]

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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.