OLACDE participated in the XXIV EXPO ECUADOR OIL POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGIES 2024

The XXIV edition of the EXPO ECUADOR OIL POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGIES 2024 solidified its position as one of the most relevant events for the energy sector in Ecuador. Held from November 13 to 15 at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Quito, this exhibition served as a meeting point for national and international leaders from the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.

The event provided an ideal platform for showcasing technological innovations, strengthening business relationships, and establishing new strategic alliances in the energy sector.

During the event, Fitzgerald Cantero, Director of Studies, Projects, and Information at OLACDE, highlighted the organization’s commitment to energy integration and the transition to a more sustainable energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cantero participated in the panel titled “Energy Transition and Transformation: Social and Economic Impact,” where he emphasized the importance of such events in connecting key stakeholders and fostering energy development based on innovation and regional cooperation.

“Events like this are fundamental to connecting key players in the energy sector and building a sustainable future based on innovation and regional cooperation,” stated Cantero.

Among the topics discussed by Cantero was the importance of regional cooperation, the development of critical infrastructure, and the promotion of clean energy. In this context, he underscored the role of energy interconnections between countries as an effective solution for optimizing resources and ensuring energy security in the face of climate emergencies.

He also highlighted the need to strengthen energy storage, which is considered essential for maximizing the potential of renewable energies, which still face challenges in terms of stability compared to fossil fuels in the short term.

OLACDE also participated with a booth at the fair, which became a platform for knowledge exchange among experts, business leaders, academics, and government representatives.

 

OLACDE’s commitment to sustainable development and energy integration reinforces its role as a leader in the region, promoting solutions that optimize resources and address current energy challenges with a long-term vision.

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OLACDE participated in the XXIV EXPO ECUADOR OIL POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGIES 2024

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The event provided an ideal platform for showcasing technological innovations, strengthening business relationships, and establishing new strategic alliances in the energy sector.

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.