Election of the Executive Secretary of OLACDE, term 2020-2022

During the XLIX regular session of the OLACDE Meeting of Ministers, held in Lima, Peru on November 14, 2019, under strict compliance with the provisions of the Lima Agreement and the internal regulations of OLACDE, the election process of the Executive Secretary of OLACDE for the period 2020-2022 was held. The aforementioned electoral process (under […]

OLACDE and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru urge the exhibitors and associated organizations of the Energy Week and SunWorld to strengthen the leadership role of women in the energy sector and avoid any expression of sexist advertising and promotion.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy of Peru and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization, organizers of the Sun World 2019 and the Fourth Energy Week of Latin America and the Caribbean, urge companies, partner agencies and participants to promote gender equality in their activities scheduled during the aforementioned events trying to highlight the […]

Public officials of the Belize Ministry of Energy strengthened their knowledge of the new harmonized methodology OLACDE – IRES

Within the framework of the Project “Strengthening the Capacities of the Caribbean Energy Statistics”, executed by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) with the financial support of the World Bank, the workshop on Capacity Building in the Energy Balance Methodology was held Nacional (BEN), in the city of Belmopan-Belize from October 16 to […]

In Panama, through a provision of the Rational and Efficient Energy Use Law, a business model that generates new jobs based on replaced inefficient equipment scrapping is analyzed

As part of the technical cooperation activities that The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) develops with the authorities of the energy sector of Panama, on October 14, 2019, in the capital city of the country, the proposal on the mechanism of disposition of replaced inefficient equipment (especially appliances) was presented jointly with the […]

Journalists from 11 OLACDE Member Countries participated in the face-to-face module of the Executive Program on Sustainable and Inclusive Energy

Journalists from 11 Member Countries of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) participated, on the week of November 14-18, 2019, in the face-to-face module of the Executive Program on Sustainable and Inclusive Energy for journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean; activity organized jointly between OLACDE and Hivos with the support of the […]

The benefits of data transparency to support a sustainable energy future were discussed at the XIV International Conference of the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI)

The benefits of data transparency to support a sustainable energy future, is that motto that the XIV International Conference of the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) had. Event where The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) participated, as part of the eight International Organizations that are part of the JODI Initiative. On behalf of […]

The benefits of data transparency to support a sustainable energy future were discussed at the XIV International Conference of the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI)

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The benefits of data transparency to support a sustainable energy future, is that motto that the XIV International Conference of the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) had. Event where The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) participated, as part of the eight International Organizations that are part of the JODI Initiative. On behalf of […]

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.