As geopolitical shifts and the climate imperative reshape the global energy map, this report from the Madrid Energy Conference 2025 shares clear insights and enables a deeper understanding to navigate a course through the turbulence. It synthesizes the critical dialogue between leaders from Europe, Latin America, and beyond, exploring how the renewed emphasis on energy security and the energy transition is forging new alliances and challenges. From the future of LNG and the “valley of death” for green hydrogen to the immense challenge of grid modernization and the dual-edged sword of AI’s impact on energy demand, this summary captures the essential debate on securing a sustainable energy future.
The report highlights the persistent barriers facing the transition, including policy uncertainty, stalled international agreements, and the vast investment needed to build clean tech supply chains in Latin America. Still, by fostering strategic collaboration and smart policy, the conference discussions outline a viable pathway toward a more secure, resilient, and equitable global energy system.
What you will find in the report
- A New Geopolitical Map: The shifting energy roles of the U.S., China, the EU, and Latin America.
- Balancing the Energy Trilemma: Strategies for security, affordability, and sustainability.
- Electrification & The Grid: The critical need for investment in transmission and smart technologies.
- Latin America’s Industrial Ambition: Moving from raw materials to clean tech manufacturing.
- The X-Factors: The impact of AI on energy demand and hydrogen’s path to market.
Key questions
- Can Latin America become a key energy and clean tech partner for Europe?
- How can we balance hydrocarbons and renewables for a just and orderly transition?
- What policies are needed to build the resilient grids required for a decarbonized future?
- Will AI’s massive energy consumption accelerate or hinder the global energy transition?