The 26th World Energy Congress, held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from April 22 to April 25, 2024. This prestigious event brought together over 7,000 participants, including energy experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the globe. Recognized as the foremost gathering in the energy sector, the Congress was dedicated to facilitating high-level discussions and collaborations aimed at promoting global energy transitions.
As part of this event, OLADE’s Executive Secretary, Andrés Rebolledo, took part in several notable activities, including his role as a speaker on the panel “Abundance of Renewables: Managing the Evolving Energy Trilemma in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
“Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a rich, diverse, and complementary region in terms of energy resources, which provides an interesting basis for advancing energy integration,” highlighted Rebolledo during his intervention.
During this session, discussions revolved around promoting access to energy, adopting cleaner energy solutions, and addressing social and environmental aspects. Other prominent participants in the exchange included Silvina Oberti from YPF, Claudio Seebach from the World Energy Council, Marcelino Madrigal from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Alessandra Amaral from ADELAT, and Maurício Tolmasquim from Petrobras.
Additionally, as part of the event, OLADE organized a side event during the World Energy Congress, titled “The Second Phase of Energy Transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean – Challenges and Opportunities.” This event fostered a rich exchange on key aspects and objectives related to the integration of renewable energies, decarbonization of emissions-intensive sectors of the economy, new energy storage solutions and energy vectors, as well as efforts in circular economy and sustainable practices.
OLADE’s active participation in these events demonstrates the organization’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable energy policies and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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