Editorial

Latin America and the Caribbean, a region blessed with vast hydroelectric potential, faces the challenge of leading the transition toward cleaner, more sustainable, and resilient power systems. In this context, hydropower stands out as an essential pillar to ensure the flexibility and stability required in a rapidly evolving energy matrix...

Recent research studies have raised concerns about the high electricity consumption required—and expected to increase—for data processing centers used by artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This demand is linked to algorithm training, query processing, and server cooling systems. It is estimated that there are around 7,000 AI-related data centers worldwide, with...

The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), in its Technical Note titled “An Introduction to the Biofuels Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean,” presents a detailed analysis of the strategic role that low-carbon biofuels play in decarbonizing transportation and their contribution to the region's energy transition. In a context where...

Throughout 2024, significant progress was made toward regulating and institutionalizing the energy transitions of the Member States of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing a crucial moment in their energy history, marked by significant transformations, the adoption of renewable energies, and the development of new technologies, while simultaneously facing significant challenges such as climate change, energy inequality, and the need for strategic investments.

At this international gathering, OLADE reinforced its strategic vision based on decarbonization, technological diversification, energy efficiency, and the promotion of a just and sustainable energy transition for Latin America and the Caribbean.