Energy leaders and experts gathered at the Palace of San Carlos, Bogot\u00e1, as part of the \u201cBrasilia Consensus,\u201d an integration mechanism aimed at strengthening ties among South American countries.<\/p>\n
During the context of the Meeting of Ministers of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Ministerial Decision LIV\/D\/576 was adopted, establishing the creation of the Regional Energy Planning Council. This new body will be crucial in advancing energy planning with technical support from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), reaffirming the member states\u2019 commitment to strengthening dialogue and cooperation in the energy sector.<\/p>\n
The event identified priority areas designed to promote sustainability, inclusion, and resilience in regional energy matrices, highlighting the importance of electrical and gas integration as essential elements to achieve these objectives.<\/p>\n
Key Presentations and Debates<\/strong><\/p>\n During the meeting’s activities, countries had access to presentations and studies, including:<\/p>\n Additionally, a roundtable on Regional Energy Planning was held, where representatives from each country shared their positions, priorities, challenges, and opportunities related to energy integration.<\/p>\n Notable Contributions and Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n The opening ceremony was led by Engineer Omar Camacho, Colombia\u2019s Minister of Mines and Energy. He emphasized his country\u2019s commitment to regional energy integration as a key strategy to address climate change and advance sustainable energy transitions. Among the challenges mentioned, he stressed the importance of consolidating a continental energy market, promoting infrastructure projects to connect regional blocks, and ensuring cooperation for a fair transition to clean energy.<\/p>\n Ambassador Margarita Manjarrez, Director of Regional Integration and Consultation Mechanisms, reaffirmed her country\u2019s commitment to regional energy cooperation.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Andr\u00e9s Rebolledo Smitmans, Executive Secretary of OLACDE, underscored the importance of this meeting as a space to strengthen subregional energy cooperation and define joint actions for Latin America and the Caribbean. Rebolledo emphasized that energy integration is crucial for security, competitiveness, and transitioning to renewable energy. \u201cToday, with aligned political will, we will move toward regional planning that benefits all of Latin America and the Caribbean,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n Rodrigo Pe\u00f1ailillo, CAF representative in Colombia, highlighted the role of development banks in implementing sustainable energy projects, noting that \u201cCAF is a committed ally in the energy transition to achieve comprehensive development.\u201d<\/p>\n Towards a Sustainable Energy Future<\/strong><\/p>\n The Regional Energy Planning Council will be established as a forum to coordinate policies, promote consensus, and facilitate the exchange of information and best practices. Its objectives include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This meeting represents the region\u2019s commitment to work together to ensure a secure, sustainable, and accessible energy supply for all citizens.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Energy leaders and experts gathered at the Palace of San Carlos, Bogot\u00e1, as part of the \u201cBrasilia Consensus,\u201d an integration mechanism aimed at strengthening ties among South American countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":26058,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[252,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26062","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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