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Energy Transition Readiness:Latin America and the Caribbean W H I T EP A P E RO C T O B E R2 0 2 5 Contents Foreword3 Executive summary4 1About the Energy Transition Readiness Assessment (ETRA)5 2Context8 3Energy transition in LAC10 3.1LAC in the global context113.2Opportunities and challenges across the region133.3Goals and pathways for the energy transition19 4Lessons and solutions from and for the region21 5The way ahead32 Contributors33 Endnotes35 Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated andendorsed by the World Economic Forumbut whose results do not necessarilyrepresent the views of the World EconomicForum, nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders. ©2025 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopyingand recording, or by any informationstorage and retrieval system. Foreword The World Economic Forum’s EnergyTransition Index 2025 shows that the globalenergy landscape is undergoing a profoundtransformation. For Latin America and theCaribbean (LAC), this transformation is notonly a matter of maintaining its path towardssustainability, but also seizing the opportunity tobuild resilience, competitiveness and inclusivelong-term growth. Three strategic questions will shape this journey: 1.Where does the region stand in its energytransition and what are the implications of globalenergy system shifts for LAC? 2.How can the region better leverage its vastenergy advantage to drive stronger, moreinclusive transition outcomes – economic, socialand environmental? Roberto BoccaHead, Centre for Energy andMaterials; Member of theExecutive Committee, WorldEconomic Forum LAC stands at a defining moment in the globalenergy transition. The region holds some of theworld’s most favourable structural conditionsfor energy transition leadership – from abundantrenewable resources to critical mineral wealthand a proven record of electrification. The taskahead is to convert these advantages into strongeroutcomes at scale. 3.How can countries harmonize progress andscale success across borders – learning fromtop performers and overcoming fragmentation? This paper answers these questions with data-driven analysis and perspective, drawing on the2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the WorldEconomic Forum and the Energy TransitionReadiness Assessment (ETRA), to guide boldexecution: meeting ambitious energy targets,advancing policy reform, scaling private investment,modernizing energy infrastructure and buildingregional interconnections. It will also depend oninvesting in people – reskilling the workforce,accelerating innovation and fostering cooperationacross countries. To do so, the region will need to overcome long-standing structural challenges such as fragmentedpolicies, infrastructure bottlenecks and gaps ininnovation, education and finance. The progressmust accelerate to match the pace of global change. David RableyGlobal Energy TransitionLead, Accenture With energy demand set to rise and globalcompetition for investment intensifying, the regionhas a unique opportunity to strategically shapea more resilient, inclusive energy future thatpropels economic growth, improves sustainabilityand enhances regional integration. This regionalassessment aims to inform and inspire that shift. The opportunity is clear: LAC can transform itsabundant resource advantages into long-termprosperity and resilience. Now is the time to act with ambition andcollective ambition and coordination. Andrés RebolledoSmitmansExecutive Secretary,Latin American EnergyOrganization Executive summary Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has someof the world’s most favourable conditions andpotential for clean energy leadership, but realizingthis promise depends on converting structuraladvantages into system-wide, future-ready progressthrough reform and regional action. Its solar andwind resources are among the strongest in theworld, and renewables already account for around70% of electricity generation (with hydropowercontributing 52.5%); in transport, biofuels are twiceas prevalent as the global average; fossil fuelsrepresent a smaller share of total energy use thanelsewhere and the region is a vital supplier of criticalminerals – accounting for 25% of global criticalmineral production. The region also shows strongpotential to develop new green industries (includinghydrogen), supported by rising clean energydeployment and associated job creation. Crucially, over the past 10 years, the region’s overallscore has barely improved – up just 1.2%, while manyother regions record significantly higher gains. Many countries in the LAC are “dual energy-dependent”, simultaneously exporting crude andcoal while importing gas and