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.
UNEF and OLACDE sign agreement to encourage best practices exchange between Spain and LATAM
The agreement aims to jointly promote energy transition between Spain and LATAM, encouraging the training new professionals to promote a greater implementation of solar energy internationally.
VII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
During the VII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), held in Buenos Aires-Argentina on Tuesday, January 24, the role of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) was highlighted in the Special Declaration on Regional Energy Integration in CELAC countries.
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.
Honduras’ Energy Secretariat, National Electric Energy Company and OLACDE sign training agreement
With the signing of a tripartite agreement between the Honduran Energy Secretariat (SEN), the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE) and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), support was provided to implement the Energy Efficiency Education Program (PEEE).
