As part of the Screen–LAC II Project, which aims to increase the resilience of the energy sector to climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean, a technical work session was carried out in the Dominican Republic with the financial support of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the technical assistance of TECNALIA.
Currently, the second phase of the study is being implemented in five pilot countries, including the Dominican Republic, where climate risks affecting strategic infrastructure are being assessed—such as the natural gas terminal, the Punta Catalina coal-fired power complex, and the hydropower system of the Nizao River. These analyses help identify critical vulnerabilities and define adaptation measures to strengthen the operational continuity of the national energy system.
As part of these efforts, an in-person workshop was conducted with sector specialists to present project progress and discuss adaptation strategies. The session included the participation of Fabio García, Specialist in Studies, Projects and Information at OLACDE, who presented updates and facilitated technical dialogue with local teams.
Continuing the agenda, García also took part in a technical meeting at the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Dominican Republic, where key topics were addressed to further integrate climate risk management into the country’s energy planning processes.
Subsequently, a technical site visit was carried out at the AES Dominicana Natural Gas Terminal, where operational capacities, safety mechanisms and the facility’s role in ensuring national energy supply were reviewed. This visit allowed for a deeper understanding of potential risks associated with extreme climate events and the mitigation measures required to secure a reliable and sustainable energy system.
OLACDE reaffirms its commitment to strengthening technical capacities and developing tools that enable the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to advance toward more robust and climate-resilient energy planning aligned with today’s challenges.
