The VII Energy Week will address energy security and just energy transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Quito (Ecuador)- May 18, 2022.- Regional economies are being directly impacted by a global context in which energy security has become extremely relevant and inflationary processes linked to the energy supply network have become part of a range of scenarios.

This year’s Energy Week will address these important and necessary issues, through the continuity of the propositional spaces that set the tone for strategic political dialogue in the region.

Thus, we are strongly resuming the face-to-face modality and continue to strengthen this type of channels in the discussion of the energy sector.

In its VII edition, the Energy Week will be held from December 12 to 16, 2022 in Panama City. It is organized by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), the Energy Secretariat of Panama and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with the collaboration of EnergyNet.

The VII Energy Week is a reference platform to boost opportunities for the sector in the midst of current geopolitical circumstances.

It will focus on the following key areas:

– Innovation in the energy sector

– Sustainable energy development: access to energy, energy efficiency, renewability

– Gender and energy

– Energy security

– Energy integration

Additionally, the following will be developed:

– Inter-Agency Dialogue

– LVIII Council of Experts

– LII Meeting of Ministers with the Ministerial Political Dialogue.

This meeting is a source of pride and satisfaction for its organizers, as it has a great acceptance in the sector. The results have shown that Energy Week is the main sectoral space in the region, bringing together governments, companies, academia and international agencies.

The most recent virtual editions (2020 and 2021) had a great impact on the energy community. There were 2,121 registered participants, 580 attendees connected per session through different platforms, with a total of 5,167 attendees, and the participation of 88 organizations.

In 2019 in Lima-Peru, the IV edition of the Energy Week was held in person, which brought together 2173 participants including government representatives, international organizations, speakers, panelists and members of academia, along with 56 companies. There were 20 official delegations from the OLACDE Member Countries that attended the XLIX Meeting of Ministers.

These results motivate and commit us more and more to carry out this type of events for the benefit of the region.

The VII Energy Week will be attended by representatives of the governments of the 27 OLACDE Member Countries, as well as by representatives of the energy sector.

To learn more about the registration process, we invite you to visit the VII Energy Week website https://semanadelaenergia.OLACDE.org/ and our social networks.

 

Communications and Institutional

and Institutional Relations Department

gabriela.jarrin@OLACDE.org

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The VII Energy Week will address energy security and just energy transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Newsletter summary

Regional economies are being directly impacted by a global context in which energy security has become extremely relevant and inflationary processes linked to the energy supply network have become part of a range of scenarios.

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.