The February Informative Bulletin of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) highlights the latest advancements in energy integration, gender equity, and energy transition in the region. This month, OLADE emphasizes the key role of biofuels in decarbonizing transportation, with Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for 27% of global production in 2023 and a projected 360% increase by 2050. Additionally, as part of regional integration efforts, the first phase of the Mercosur Gas Integration Project was completed in collaboration with CAF, aiming to strengthen energy security through infrastructure optimization and strategic planning in the gas sector. In terms of gender equity, OLADE and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Ecuador signed an agreement to increase women’s participation in the energy-mining sector, with a goal of reaching 35% by 2030. Furthermore, this month, a Memorandum of Understanding was formalized with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), focusing on enhancing energy infrastructure resilience against climate change and improving the integration of renewable energies into regional energy planning. In the field of capacity-building, the 2025 Energy Training Program was launched through the CapevLAC platform, offering free courses on energy policies, innovative technologies, and energy transition. Finally, OLADE’s report on energy inflation in 2024 reveals that the region maintained a 1.51% rate, significantly lower than the 4.03% total inflation rate, demonstrating the sector’s stability amid international price fluctuations. Through these initiatives, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and regional cooperation, promoting a more resilient and efficient energy future for Latin America and the Caribbean.
