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 opens the call for nominations for the position of Executive Secretary for the period 2023-2025

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) today June 15, 2022, in strict compliance with the provisions of the Lima Agreement, officially announces the call for nominations for the position of Executive Secretary for the period 2023-2025, which will be considered in the election scheduled for the LII Ordinary Meeting of Ministers to be held on December 15, 2022, in Panama City-Panama.

The 7th IEA Global Energy Efficiency Conference was held in Denmark

Newsletter summary

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) participated in the 7th Global Energy Efficiency Conference of the International Energy Agency (IEA), held in Denmark on June 8, 2022.

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.