OLACDE Attends the G16+ Meeting

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the fifth meeting of the second half of the G16+ Pro Tempore Presidency, a key space for interinstitutional coordination and regional dialogue. Representing the organization, Executive Secretary Andrés Rebolledo spoke, presenting an updated energy outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean.

During his presentation, Rebolledo emphasized the importance of understanding emerging trends as well as the structural challenges the region faces in advancing toward a just, inclusive, and sustainable energy transition. He also underscored the need to strengthen joint planning, technical cooperation, and the exchange of best practices among countries.

The meeting reaffirmed the value of these multilateral spaces as essential tools for driving public policies that strengthen energy security, promote technological innovation, and accelerate decarbonization in Latin America and the Caribbean.

OLACDE will continue working with member countries and strategic partners on initiatives that contribute to a more resilient, equitable, and secure energy future for the entire region.

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OLACDE Attends the G16+ Meeting

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The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) took part in the fifth meeting of the second half of the G16+ Pro Tempore Presidency, a key space for interinstitutional coordination and regional dialogue. Representing the organization, Executive Secretary Andrés Rebolledo spoke, presenting an updated energy outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean. During his presentation, […]

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.