OLACDE and IATA sign agreement to boost deployment of SAF in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish actions and cooperation mechanisms for the exchange of knowledge and information that will favor the development of regulatory frameworks and incentives in the region for the energy transition of the aviation sector towards the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This event took place during the VII Energy Week in Panama from December 12 to 16.

Econ. Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans elected as Executive Secretary of OLACDE for the period 2023-2025

Panama City – Panama.
As part of the LII Meeting of Ministers of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and in compliance with the provisions of the Lima Agreement, with 18 votes cast among the 24 Member States present, was elected Econ. Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans, as Executive Secretary of the organization for the period 2023-2025.
The candidate presented by the Republic of Chile competed with the official nominations of Costa Rica and Peru.

The LII Meeting of Ministers of OLACDE urges not to stop the <> of Latin America’s energy sector

Today, December 15, 2022, within the framework of the seventh edition of Energy Week, the LII Meeting of Ministers of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) was held, a space where 24 delegations of Member Countries of the Organization participated, where experts applauded the progress of the energy sector in the region, emphasizing the energy transition and the facilities for it.

Successful start of Energy Week in Panama, summit of authorities and leaders of the energy sector in Latin America

Panama – December 12, 2022.- The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), the National Energy Secretariat of Panama and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with the collaboration of EnergyNet, inaugurated today Monday the Energy Week in Panama City, with the participation of more than 20 delegations from OLACDE member countries and the presence of hundreds of speakers and professionals from different public and private fields and regional organizations.

OLACDE and the Valencian International University sign agreement to promote energy development in Latin America

Newsletter summary

Both institutions will carry out academic activities and joint research in areas such as energy integration and cooperation, development of renewable energy sources, hydrocarbons, electricity, nuclear energy, energy and environment, energy planning and energy policies.

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.