The Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Andrés Rebolledo, took part in Congreso Futuro 2026, the leading Latin American platform for scientific outreach and civic dialogue, held in Chile. Created in 2011, this event promotes the democratization of knowledge and interdisciplinary reflection on the challenges of the present and the future, with the support of the Senate of Chile, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Fundación Encuentros del Futuro.
Under the theme “Humanity, where are we headed?”, this edition highlighted the strategic role of energy for sustainable development, innovation, energy security, and a just transition in Latin America and the Caribbean, fostering a broad conversation about the future of societies.
In this context, Andrés Rebolledo took part in the “Ideas that opened the way” segment, where he noted that Latin America and the Caribbean are undergoing the most profound energy transformation since the Industrial Revolution, driven by public policies and corporate decisions aimed at decarbonization. He highlighted that the region has strategic resources and one of the cleanest electricity mixes in the world, with close to 70% renewable generation, positioning it as a key player in the global energy transition.
During his remarks, OLACDE’s Executive Secretary emphasized that the region’s energy future depends on harnessing the potential of renewable energy and critical minerals, accelerating electrification and energy efficiency, and promoting the development of innovative technological solutions, such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels, along with greater regional electricity integration.
His message reaffirmed OLADE’s commitment to a just, sustainable, and competitive energy transition that contributes to economic development, strengthens regional cooperation, and enables progress toward the decarbonization of the electricity sector, industry, transport, and households. The future of Latin America and the Caribbean, he stressed, calls for joint efforts to build truly sustainable development.
Full remarks available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlI_riR5gFU
