As part of his official visit to Ecuador, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma Egea, visited the headquarters of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) in Quito. He was welcomed by OLADE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, along with the organization’s senior management team and representatives of the Embassy of Colombia in Ecuador.
Throughout the day, both delegations engaged in a technical agenda aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and exploring new opportunities to jointly develop programs that contribute to the growth of Colombia’s and Latin America’s energy sectors.
The meeting helped identify strategic areas for collaboration, with a special focus on harnessing regional potential in nuclear energy, hydrogen, and geothermal power. These technologies are seen as fundamental pillars for advancing decarbonization, diversifying energy matrices, and enhancing the resilience of power systems.
The meeting also highlighted Colombia’s leadership in energy integration processes and its commitment to transitioning toward sustainable, equitable, and resilient energy models. In this regard, the importance of coordinating regional efforts in planning, technological innovation, and financing was emphasized, with OLADE’s technical support.
This visit is part of OLADE’s ongoing work agenda to promote active cooperation among its Member Countries and support the design and implementation of public policies that accelerate the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean.
