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OLACDE takes part in the SIESUR Technical Meeting in Buenos Aires

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the SIESUR Technical Meeting, held in Buenos Aires, a strategic gathering that brought together delegations from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay with the goal of advancing energy integration in the Southern Cone. During the session, OLACDE was represented by consultant Ivo Nacucchio, […]

Low energy inflation persists in Latin America and the Caribbean

Energy Inflation for Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC) for the month of June 2025, which stood at 0.05% month-on-month and 1.26% year-on-year. Monthly energy inflation in June 2025 was 0.05%, rising compared to May of the same year. This behavior reflects the fact that half of the 20 countries analyzed experienced positive or zero […]

Latin America and the Caribbean reach 70% renewable electricity generation in April 2025

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continue to stand out as one of the world’s leading regions for clean electricity generation. In April 2025, total generation reached 158 TWh, a year-on-year increase of 5%, with a renewability index of 70%, surpassing the 69% recorded in 2024. This progress reflects a notable recovery in hydropower and […]

OLACDE promotes renewable energy training with technical visit to UNI in Peru

The Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo, together with his management team, made a technical visit to the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Peru, where he was received by rector Arturo Talledo Coronado. The activity is part of the ETRELA project, funded by the International Climate Initiative […]

OLACDE takes part in the Forbes Peru Sustainability Summit 2025

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Sustainability Summit 2025 – Forbes Peru, an event now in its third consecutive year that brought together leaders and experts from the business community for a dialogue dedicated exclusively to sustainability, a strategic pillar for industry development in a challenging global context. OLACDE’s […]

Nuclear energy, an alternative for the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the Regional Workshop on Small Modular Reactors (SMR), organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) School of Small Modular Reactors. During the event, Guido Maiulini, OLACDE’s Head of Strategic Advisory, presented the organization’s nuclear-related initiatives, highlighting the launch of OLACDE’s Nuclear Energy Technical […]

OLACDE and IICA advance strategic issues for the region’s energy transition

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) welcomed at its headquarters in Quito a visit from Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), along with his management team. During the meeting, strategic issues for the region were addressed, including: • Water resource management: a priority challenge for ensuring […]

OLACDE highlights the value of energy balances in regional planning

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the event commemorating 60 years of the National Energy Balance (BEN), organized by Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM). The official ceremony, held on August 20, was attended by the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Fernanda Cardona, and the National Director […]

104 projects from 15 countries compete in the 2025 OLACDE Energy Excellence Award

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) closed submissions for the 2025 edition of the OLACDE Energy Excellence Award, receiving a total of 104 projects from 15 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. From small organizations to large companies, educational institutions, and public agencies, participants are competing in the 4 categories of this […]

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104 projects from 15 countries compete in the 2025 OLACDE Energy Excellence Award

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) closed submissions for the 2025 edition of the OLACDE Energy Excellence Award, receiving a total of 104 projects from 15 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. From small organizations to large companies, educational institutions, and public agencies, participants are competing in the 4 categories of this […]

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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.