Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020: The most relevant information on the energy sector of the OLACDE Member Countries

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), makes available the Spanish version of the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020.  The document presents the most relevant information on the energy sector of the Member Countries of the Organization, as well as aggregated data at a subregional and regional level for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the period 2000 – 2019, regarding energy supply and demand, installed capacity, electricity generation, indicators and socio-economic and environmental information.

Considering the current economic crisis, caused worldwide by the COVID – 19 pandemic, the Outlook includes a chapter on energy prospective for Latin America and the Caribbean, in which the impacts of this crisis on the energy sector are evaluated. The prospective was prepared with the “Model for Simulation and Analysis of the Energy Matrix (SAME)”, developed by OLACDE.

Additionally, a chapter is presented on the most relevant events that have occurred in the energy sector in different areas and subsectors. It also includes a chapter on “Legislation, regulation and energy policy” in which the changes that have taken place in the countries in this area are detailed.

We highlight that the information presented in the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 constitutes an updated summary of the energy information that the Organization has and that can be consulted for free in the Energy Information System of Latin America and the Caribbean (sieLAC): http://sielac.OLACDE.org

We hope that the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 will contribute to a better understanding of the energy sector and be a reference for energy information for the countries of the region.

The following link corresponds to the low resolution version of the document. To access the high resolution version, contact centro.documentacion@OLACDE.org or access sielac.OLACDE.org with its respective user.

Here you can download the Spanish version

 

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gabriela.jarrin@OLACDE.org

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Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020: The most relevant information on the energy sector of the OLACDE Member Countries

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), makes available the Spanish version of the Energy Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020. The document presents the most relevant information on the energy sector of the Member Countries of the Organization, as well as aggregated data at a subregional and regional level for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for the period 2000 – 2019, regarding energy supply and demand, installed capacity, electricity generation, indicators and socio-economic and environmental information.

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.