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OLACDE Promotes District Energy Solutions at the LAC 2025 Conference

As part of the second day of the District Energy International Conference LAC 2025, a high-level panel was held, moderated by Medardo Cadena, Advisor to OLACDE’s Executive Secretary, who underscored in his introduction: “The effects of climate change, increasingly intense and frequent, heighten the urgency of efficient thermal solutions. At OLACDE, we are closely following […]

Brasília Consensus: OLACDE Takes Part in Launch of Uruguay’s Rotating Presidency

Montevideo hosted the presentation of the Work Plan of Uruguay’s Rotating Presidency under the Brasília Consensus, with the participation of member states and regional organizations that drive this integration space. On behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Guido Maiulini, Head of Strategic Advisory, underscored that “energy transitions are built on the […]

OLACDE at the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation in Bogotá

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation, held in Bogotá, represented by Mauricio Medinaceli, OLACDE consultant, who joined the panel “Transitioning to the Future: Energies for Decarbonization in Latin America” alongside authorities and leading figures from the regional energy sector. During his remarks, […]

LAC Accelerates Electric Mobility: OLACDE Presents Record Figures and Recognizes Regional Leadership from Costa Rica

Marking World Electric Mobility Day, Costa Rica reaffirmed its regional leadership in zero-emission transportation by hosting the official presentation of the latest data on electric mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event was organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), and the Costa […]

OLACDE Takes Part in the Third Edition of “Energy Transition and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Quito hosted the third edition of the event “Energy Transition and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean,” which brought together specialists from across the region to discuss governance, financing, innovation and community participation within the framework of the energy transition. Representing the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Fitzgerald Cantero, Director of Studies, […]

OLACDE participated in the II Latin American Youth Nuclear Forum

São Paulo was the setting for the II Latin American Youth Nuclear Forum, a gathering that brought together young leaders, strategic institutions, and experts from the nuclear sector. Representing the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), consultant Valentina Licanqueo shared the institution’s work in strengthening technical capacities in nuclear energy, highlighting the role of […]

OLACDE Takes Part in the Seminar “25 Years Since the First Presidential Meeting of the Brasilia Consensus”

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the seminar “25 Years Since the First Presidential Meeting of the Brasilia Consensus: Challenges and Perspectives,” organized by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) and Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty). Representing OLACDE, Guido Maiulini, Chief of Strategic Advisory, spoke on the Infrastructure […]

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OLACDE Drives Regional Gas Integration with Workshop on Argentina’s Initial Gas Exports to Brazil via Bolivia

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As part of the Mercosur + Chile Gas Integration project, developed by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) together with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), the technical workshop “Lessons Learned from the First Argentine Gas Exports to Brazil with Bolivia as a Transit Country” was held. The event […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.