Energy Program

This internationally respected program focuses exclusively on energy issues affecting the Western Hemisphere: Supply, demand, project development, and energy security.

The Institute organizes energy conferences and seminars throughout the hemisphere that convene hundreds of energy specialists in the public and private sector to debate policy. Our ability to bring together business leaders and government officials for candid conversations is increasingly important as the world turns its attention to the issues surrounding energy resources in Latin America.

The program promotes dialogue aimed at developing sound public policies, enhanced regional integration and clear rules regarding private investment. To achieve this, the Institute’s expert team works closely with policy-makers, investors, project managers and multilateral financial institutions that are major sources of funding for energy projects.

IOA experts Martin and Tissot talk about region’s
energy future

Institute of the Americas energy expert Jeremy Martin and Roger Tissot , an IOA visiting energy fellow, shared their views on Latin America’s energy future during a June 20 webinar.  The hour-long session, organized by the Latin Business Chronicle and sponsored by InterCall Conferencing , reviewed  the energy outlook for several Latin American countries, then sharpened the focus to Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela. To read their presentations, click: here

Energy Specialist Joins IOA Program

17th Annual Latin American Energy Conference

Known as The La Jolla Conference , this is Latin America’s largest energy conference. The annual forum, hosted by the Institute for the past 17 years, convenes energy ministers
of major Latin American countries, company CEOs and regulatory officials to discuss new projects, regional agreements, changes in regulations and new
investment opportunities.

 Hemispheric Energy Policy and Security

This forum convenes U.S. government officials, company representatives from across the hemisphere, multilateral agencies and foreign diplomats to discuss current policies and actions, as well as ways to enhance energy cooperation in the hemisphere. Panels assess implications of regional agreements, congressional energy initiatives, the role of National Oil Companies (NOC's), regional supply and integration, and the impact of policies and strategies in Latin America on
energy security.

Energy Regulation and New Projects in Specific Countries

The Institute is renowned for its private, executive roundtables. These closed-door sessions encourage candid dialogue aimed at promoting sound public policies and decision-making. Our roundtables focus on Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Central America and the Andean region.

Training

Drawing on the Institute’s energy expertise, training seminars for Spanish-language journalists, academics and legislative aides offer participants an opportunity to exchange ideas with leading figures in Latin American and global energy fields. Lectures cover global energy, the Latin American energy scene, alternative and new energy sources and hemispheric energy security with the goal of explaining the intricacies of this economically vital sector and enhancing accurate and thorough coverage.