Without legal certainty, he warned, there is no trust or investment that can be sustained. Energy is back at the center of the conversation. Because without light, clear rules, and planning, no development can withstand it. Planning, clear rules, and constant technical dialogue are needed. Next Wednesday, February 11th, government authorities and private sector representatives will sit down to talk face-to-face about the country's direction in energy matters. The event will be at the XIV APEDE Energy Forum 2026, under the motto 'Panama Energy Hub: Networks and Routes that Drive the Future'. It is a platform where numbers are put on the table and what is failing and what needs urgent correction is discussed. It is also a moment when the region is fiercely competing to attract investment, and Panama cannot afford to be complacent. Authorities, regulators, electricity sector companies, fuel market actors, and experts will attend the forum, all with the same problem: infrastructure that needs updating, rules that must be clarified, and a system that must respond to the country's real demand. The day will begin with the intervention of the Secretary of Energy, and then they will get down to business. They will talk about electrical grids that are already at their limit, energy tenders, regional interconnection, sustainable fuels for transport, and the opportunities Panama still has to attract investment if things are done right. The president of APEDE, Giulia De Sanctis, said it bluntly: Panama can become an energy hub, but this is not achieved with promises or improvisation.
