OLACDE’s Executive Secretary Participated in the OPEC Fund Forum in Vienna

The third OPEC Fund for Development Forum, a global South-South cooperation event, was held in Vienna with firm commitments, the signing of new projects, and partnership agreements. The partners pledged to address urgent global development issues, such as climate change, food security, and the energy transition, and to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

CELAC Energy Ministers Met in Tegucigalpa

The sixth meeting of Energy Ministers from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) took place in the Honduran capital. This event served as a platform to evaluate the energy landscape of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Havana hosts the LXI Session of the OLACDE Board of Experts and the meeting of advisors for the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Information System

Havana, Cuba, became the focal point of the Latin American and Caribbean energy sector on June 12-13, 2024, by hosting the LXI Ordinary Session of the Board of Experts of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE). This event marked the beginning of preparations for the upcoming LIV Meeting of Energy Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) and in collaboration with the EU-Cuba experience exchange project, coordinated by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP/Spanish Cooperation).

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.

OLACDE presents a study on the impact of climate change on the energy infrastructure of Latin America and the Caribbean

Newsletter summary

In the case of photovoltaic plants, above a threshold of 25°C, if the temperature rises by 1ºC, energy production decreases by 0.66%.

Capacity building & knowledge

We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.

Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation & climate finance

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.

We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional energy community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.

Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region

Energy transition & strategic projects

We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.

Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional energy integration

We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.

Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.