Latin American Energy Organization (OLACDE) presents its new Energy Inflation Indicator for Latin America and the Caribbean (IE-LAC)
In March 2024 the monthly energy inflation in LAC was 0.58% and the annual rate 1.96%
Vice Ministers of Energy Meet to Promote Electric Integration in South America
The Vice Ministers of Energy from the twelve South American nations met on May 10, 2024, at the headquarters of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), within the framework of the Brasília Consensus (CB). This integration initiative aims to strengthen ties between neighboring countries and project South America’s voice on the global stage.
AGENDA OLACDE – GUATEMALA: Momentum Towards Sustainable Energy for Latin America and the Caribbean
In a series of strategic meetings, the Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo, along with the Director of Integration, Access, and Energy Security, Gloria Alvarenga, conducted an intense work agenda in Guatemala.
OLACDE presents a study on the impact of climate change on the energy infrastructure of Latin America and the Caribbean
In the case of photovoltaic plants, above a threshold of 25°C, if the temperature rises by 1ºC, energy production decreases by 0.66%.
The record year for wind energy demonstrates its growth according to GWEC
According to data from the Global Wind Energy Council, the global wind sector installed a record 117 GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year in history for new wind energy production.
Launch of the Useful Energy Balance – Paraguay
The Useful Energy Balance (BEU, for its acronym in Spanish) for the Republic of Paraguay was launched on Wednesday, April 26, in an activity organized by the Vice Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications of that country and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE).
White Paper Launch: “Natural gas in the transition to low-carbon economies: the case of Latin America and the Caribbean OLACDE-IGU-ARPEL
ARPEL, the International Gas Union (IGU) and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) announce the publication of a critical document at a vital time: “Natural Gas in the Transition to Low-Carbon Economies – The Case for Latin America and the Caribbean.”
OLACDE participates in the IEA’s workshop on the region’s special report for the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2023
The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), through its Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, participated in the high-level workshop in preparation for the special report on the region for the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2023. Latin America and the Caribbean urgently need to progress towards the energy transition, by increasing the production […]
Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans assumes the position of OLACDE’s Executive Secretary
The Chilean economist and former Minister of Energy during Michelle Bachelet’s administration in Chile, took office as the new Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) for the 2023-2025 period, with “solidarity, justice and regional integration” as the guidelines for his administration.
OLACDE’s technical team participated in the summer school Energy Modeling Platform for Latin America and the Caribbean EMP-LAC 2023 in Costa Rica
Technicians and academics from different countries gathered on January 23rd in San Jose, Costa Rica for the summer school meeting “Energy Modeling Platform for Latin America and the Caribbean – EMP-LAC 2023”, whose objective was to contribute to the creation of solutions that promote optimized investments for energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean; and meet the growing demand for low-carbon, inclusive and resilient development solutions to climate events, considering the sustainable use of resources.
