The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) took part in the event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the National Energy Balance (BEN), organized by Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM).
The official ceremony, held on August 20, was attended by the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Fernanda Cardona, and the National Director of Energy, Arianna Spinelli.
In a message delivered for the occasion, OLADE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, underscored the relevance of the BEN in the regional energy context, highlighting its role as a key instrument for the formulation of public policies.
The BEN report provides a summary of energy production, transformation, and consumption, consolidating itself as a reference source on the evolution of Uruguay’s energy landscape.
Meanwhile, Fitzgerald Cantero, OLADE’s Director of Studies, Projects and Information, participated in the cycle of technical talks and noted that energy balances are essential for planning, as they make it possible to identify challenges and opportunities in the transition toward more sustainable and resilient systems.
Cantero emphasized that these tools promote efficiency, sustainability, and energy justice, while also strengthening institutional frameworks and supporting the use of new technologies to improve people’s quality of life. “Energy must be a tool for development and equity. Planning with data is planning with the future,” stressed Cantero.
With this participation, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to supporting energy planning processes in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting technical cooperation and access to reliable, high-quality information.
