The country's largest companies are betting heavily on reducing their carbon footprint.
Read moreMayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, spoke with President-elect Gustavo Petro about the Hidroituango project.
Read morePresident Iván Duque announced that the country will make significant progress in its commitment to protect its marine areas.
Read moreThe Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola Foundation partnered with Saving the Amazon and The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (Getf) to plant trees around the Vaupés River.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia in May this year.
Read moreEPM decided to extend the tender for the construction of the second stage of Hidroituango.
Read moreMinister of Transportation (MinTransporte), Ángela María Orozco, announced that the government has given the go-ahead for the PK5 Workshop for the Regiotram de Occidente (regional train).
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On Tuesday this week BP published its annual energy statistics but that is a mammoth database and it takes time to work through all the numbers. By good fortune, I stumbled across data on energy usage (KWh) per capita and I thought it might make some interesting charts.
Read moreMayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo Heins, filed a lawsuit against a resolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG).
Read moreAtica, a company with 25 years of experience in waste and industrial water management, announced investments in clean energy.
Read moreThe country has a huge mining potential, and this sector can be a key player in the energy transition process at the same time.
Read moreEPM announced the installation of a key element in the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) announced its fifth Circular Economy report for 2022.
Read moreCarlos Martin, CEO of BlueFloat Energy, spoke about company’s plans in the country.
Read moreIBM presented its annual CEO survey, which included the participation of more than 3,000 executives from around the world.
Read moreEnel Colombia is making significant progress in the energy transition and decarbonization process that the country is undergoing.
Read moreFitch Ratings talked about energy transition and the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in this process.
Read moreColombia is advancing in its commitment to confront climate change and hydrogen is a key resource in this process.
Read moreThrough EPM, the sale of the Medellin's shares to the company UNE was to take place, but authorities did not approve it.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced significant progress in the process to purchase shares of Elecnorte.
Read moreZiklo Solar, a company that provides solar panel installation services to companies and individuals, announced its installed capacity target for this year.
Read moreGerman wind turbine manufacturer Nordex Group has received a wind turbine supply order from Celsia.
Read moreThe Hydrogen Council announced the addition of seven new members.
Read moreChevrolet is preparing the arrival of new electric models in the region.
Read moreAuthorities of the department of Quindio announced a plan to achieve 100% electrical coverage.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced the issuance of new green bonds.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) spoke about the achievement of objectives agreed with Afinia, the new energy service operator in the Caribbean.
Read moreThe concept of ESG – Environment / Social / Governance – is under considerable attack in recent weeks, as more traditional investors react against the concept that this should be the primary criterion for selecting a portfolio. I wrote about the critique that kicked off the debate in this Thursday Thought. But I recently came across a different kind of concern, that ESG-investing was working against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for May 2022.
Read moreIngeambiente del Caribe S.A. E.S.P., an authorized company specialized in the collection, transportation, treatment, use and final disposal of solid waste, is growing its position in the country.
Read moreThe NGO Driving Change published its worldwide list of "20 People Helping Cool the Planet By 2050".
Read moreThe Heavy Freight Association of Bogotá and Cundinamarca (Asovolbocun) voluntarily increased the biofuel mixture in 264 dump trucks and trucks, contributing to improve the air quality of the region.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level of reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreMateo Mendoza, Expert in Structuring Renewable Energy Generation projects and partner of the law firm Mendoza, spoke about the challenges to develop offshore wind projects in Colombia.
Read moreEnel Colombia, through the Enel Green Power business line, began construction of a high voltage line for the Windpeshi wind farm project.
Read moreColombia has positioned itself as one of the world leaders in sustainable construction and Constructora Bolivar stands out in this process.
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The growth of agricultural activities and the illegal appropriation of areas for their exploitation are affecting biodiversity in Colombia.
Read moreCompanies belonging to the Ardila Lülle Organization (OAL), such as Postobón, RCN TV, RCN Radio, and the newspaper La República are betting on sustainable processes, helping the environment, reducing costs, and generating efficiencies.
Read moreThe telecommunications company Claro promoted a reforestation project in the municipality of La Calera.
Read moreMercado Libre released a report on consumer preferences for sustainable mobility solutions on digital platforms.
Read moreEnel completed the modernization and expansion works of the Morato Substation, located in the north of Bogota.
Read moreExpoProBarranquilla was developed to build corporate strategies focused on generating value in a sustainable manner.
Read morePower company Celsia is leading a productive fish farming project with the communities around the Salvajina hydroelectric plant in northern Cauca.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) highlighted the resources that the mining-energy sector has allocated to combat climate change and expectations for the coming years.
Read moreAfinia began operations in October 2020, with the commitment to strengthen the electricity infrastructure of the Caribbean coast and improve service. The company has reported significant progress in this time.
Read moreThe Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (Icontec) declared the GreenLand Business Group as carbon neutral.
Read moreThis is kind of a follow-up to the article a few weeks ago where I estimated that replacing fossil-fuel-generated electricity with solar would require a ‘park’ the size of the north end of Bogotá or the expanse of the Tatacoa desert. Here I look at the power requirements for converting all of Bogotá’s cars to electricity, one of the government’s net zero objectives.
Read moreYale and Columbia universities announced the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), with poor results for the country.
Read moreLaura Reyes, Executive Director of Corporate Commitment for Recycling (Cempre), spoke about the positive impacts of the company and the benefits of the pact for plastics.
Read moreConstruction materials manufacturer Eternit celebrated 80 years of operations in Colombia with the announcement of a new solar project and operational improvements for sustainability.
Read moreBarranquilla received the Energy Efficiency Award presented by the National Association of Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco).
Read moreAuthorities analyzed the problems related to the high cost of energy in the Caribbean region.
Read moreAndemos reported the average age of vehicles in Colombia during 2021.
Read morePresidential candidate Gustavo Petro made a promise to miners in Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Santander, and Norte de Santander to buy the coal produced by them, generating controversy and discussion.
Read moreAuthorities approved a law to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, commercialization, and distribution of single-use plastics. Acoplasticos talked about this this law.
Read moreColombia is part of the Eco-Industrial Parks program of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop more sustainable industries.
Read moreCorporate Commitment to Recycling (Cempre) joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Wrap to develop the Pact for Plastics in Colombia.
Read moreAuteco SAS announced a strategy to use solar energy in the assembly of motorcycles in the country.
Read moreMaría Lara, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at airline Latam Colombia, spoke about the group's goal of incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) throughout its operation.
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Presidential candidate Rodolfo Hernández spoke about energy prices on Colombia's Caribbean Coast and his plans to adjust energy costs.
Read moreColombia's Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the prohibition against energy service providers passing the costs of smart energy meters on to their users.
Read moreAir-e reported new cases of energy theft in Soledad and Barranquilla.
Read moreArcos Dorados, the McDonald's franchise in Latin America and the Caribbean, presented its new corporate strategy "Changing a little, we change a lot."
Read moreXcargo, a Colombian last mile company, talked about the company's experience in this market.
Read more2022 continues to generate expectations of big deals; one of them contemplated the sale of a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) in the energy sector, initially to another company with operations in Colombia. However, it seems like the plans have changed.
Read moreSometimes we are too quick to use apply “green” to anything which comes out of the ground and too quick to think one solution fits all situations. This came to mind for me when reading two contrarian articles about biofuels and mixing hydrogen with natural gas. Both essentially said, “We should not be doing this.”
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the issuance of Decree 895 of 2022 that includes incentives for blue and green hydrogen projects.
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of EPM, started operations one year and eight months ago in the Caribbean coast, generating hopes of an improvement in the energy service in the region. However, there are concerns about the lack of progress on commitments and possible corruption risks.
Read moreExperts and authorities spoke about the climate change process.
Read moreBanco de Bogotá certified its operation as carbon neutral Scope 1 and 2.
Read moreVolvo is betting on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to protect the planet and the firm plans to have a portfolio of 100% electric cars by 2030.
Read moreThe UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK Pact) program will finance the Carbon Neutral Pathway (Camino Hacia Carbono Neutral or CHCN) strategy.
Read moreMore companies stive for the Gender Equality Seal (Equipares) and Grupo de Energía de Bogota (GEB) stands out in this group.
Read moreAmarilo, a construction company, seeks to generate quality of life through comprehensive urban projects via its sustainability policy.
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Colombia is betting on increasing the number of charging stations to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Electromaps reported on the regions with the most charging stations.
Read moreTwo Hidroituango contractors announced a reorganization agreement.
Read moreCoca-Cola Femsa in Colombia is a leader in sustainability compared to its subsidiaries in other Latin American countries.
Read moreNicolás Pérez, president of Fedepalma, spoke about the association's progress on sustainability issues and the industry’s performance during 2021.
Read moreThe Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domicialiarios (SuperServicios) announced the regions most affected by the price increases during this year.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota S.A. (GEB) entered into a purchase and sale agreement for shares of Elecnorte.
Read moreThe country's companies are becoming exemplars in the task of meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreLatin America saw a growth in electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the first months of 2022.
Read moreEPM announced an update on the development of its Tepuy solar project.
Read moreAir-e denounced a new case of energy fraud, in the municipality of Polonuevo.
Read moreThe printer brand Epson is moving forward in its process to become an eco-friendly company.
Read moreNo I’m not referring to the pundits’ comments after Sunday’s presidential election round one, although I will briefly comment at the end, if only to bring last week’s pre-election Thursday Thought to a close.
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