At the Future Energy Summit Southern Cone 2025, held in Santiago, Chile, the Executive Secretary of OLACDE, Andrés Rebolledo, moderated two strategic panels focused on the priorities of public policy and the evolving energy landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the panel titled “Public Policy Priorities in the Energy Sector for the Future Government”, Rebolledo emphasized the importance of fostering cross-cutting dialogue between authorities, experts and stakeholders in the energy sector. He highlighted that such exchanges are essential for shaping public policies capable of driving the energy transition and strengthening regional leadership. As he noted, “this panel reflects the institutional value of engaging in cross-sector dialogue on the energy agenda and projecting a shared vision for the region’s future.”
Throughout the discussion, panelists agreed on the need to strengthen public and institutional trust in the energy sector, move toward a clear and consensual roadmap to guide the energy transition and address challenges related to costs, security of supply and regulatory modernization. They underscored the urgency of deep reforms in distribution, adjustments in transmission systems and a gradual approach toward new generation models. The conversation also highlighted the importance of aligning technical and political leadership, improving communication with citizens and promoting investment in human capital to respond to technological and climate-related demands.
On the second day of the summit, Rebolledo moderated the opening panel, “The Energy Vision of Southern Cone Governments”, which explored the main challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s energy future. He underscored the importance of coordination between the public and private sectors to advance sustainable energy development, stating that “having the opportunity to hear firsthand from those who plan and regulate the sector is fundamental for energy development.”
During this panel, Paraguay highlighted the need to diversify its generation matrix in response to rapidly growing electricity demand driven by emerging industries, stressing work underway on regulatory frameworks and incentives for self-generation and cogeneration. Chile presented its long-term goals for a more renewable matrix by 2030 and a fully emissions-free system by 2050, underscoring the significance of regional integration, regulatory harmonization, strengthening transmission networks and advancing green hydrogen and electromobility. Argentina outlined its process of normalizing the energy market after years of subsidies and regulatory distortions, moving toward a more competitive framework with a focus on thermal and renewable generation, as well as demand-side management to ensure energy security.
OLACDE’s participation in the Future Energy Summit Southern Cone 2025 reaffirms its commitment to promoting technical dialogue, regional cooperation and the development of policies that support a just, sustainable and forward-looking energy transition for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
