The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, presented a new sector's budget proposal, with a considerable increase.
Read moreThe Organization for Economic Co-ordination and Development (OECD), spoke about the progress of its member countries in energy transition issues.
Read moreThe Minister of Transportation (MinTransporte), Guillermo Reyes, met with the Mayor of Bogota, Claudia López, and the Governor of Cundinamarca, Nicolás García Bustos, to analyze the regional train project in the northern area of Bogotá.
Read moreWe spoke to Maria Lara Estrada of LATAM Airlines Colombia and she told us that the secret to cleaner aviation is all in the process. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the airline industry’s solution to lowering air travel emissions.
Read moreThe Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), José Antonio Ocampo, said that the government is analyzing new sources of income and selling some assets is an option.
Read moreEnel Colombia denounced that blockades have affected operations at the El Guavio hydroelectric power plant.
Read moreAutogerman imported BMW's first large 100% electric coupe.
Read moreThis is President Petro’s proposal to enhance South America’s strengths in terms of energy.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced Belizza Janet Ruiz as the new Vice Minister of Energy.
Read moreThe companies announced an alliance to promote sustainability through renewable energies in the country.
Read moreBarranquilla announced the installation of solar panels in a public school in the region.
Read moreEnergy sector associations called on the government to allocate enough resources from the 2023 General Budget (PGN) to cover energy and gas subsidies for 2022 and 2023.
Read morePresident of the Colombian Association of Power Generators (Acolgen), Natalia Gutiérrez Jaramillo, spoke about the energy transition.
Read moreEPM announced an alliance with Colombia’s Industrial Recyclers (RIC) to operate a recycling plant in the Aburrá Valley.
Read moreMark Carney, co-chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, wrote an article in Financial Times about the opportunity to transform ‘unsustainable energy systems.’
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia in July this year.
Read moreEmcali announced investments in clean energy projects to operate its drinking water plant.
Read moreThe government of Gustavo Petro seeks to reorient mining operations, prioritizing the extraction of minerals considered key and strategic in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Colombian Chamber of Construction (Camacol) announced a strategy to boost sustainable housing in Colombia.
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Sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) continue to increase in the country, and these are the best-selling vehicles in the first half of this year.
Read moreJuan Benavides, Associate Researcher Fedesarrollo, spoke about the energy transition process.
Read moreInterContinental Energy, one of the largest developers and earliest investors in carbon-free “green hydrogen” projects, forecasted that the cost of fuel will be competitive by the end of the decade.
Read moreProbably not many readers younger than 65 have seen the movie “The Graduate” or remember the scene in a cocktail party where a family friend whispers in the recent-graduate’s ear “One word: plastics”. At that time, 1967, plastics were indeed the great opportunity for a young person just out of university. Not so much these days.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, met with the presidents of industry associations such as Andeg, Asocodis, Andesco and Acolgen.
Read moreThe Renewable Energy Association of Colombia (Ser Colombia) spoke with the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Velez, about the energy transition.
Read moreThe Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB) conducted a decarbonizing and climate action survey including 1,513 companies.
Read moreThe department of Valle del Cauca will organize a congress on unconventional renewable energies between August 31st and September 1st this year. Experts talked about the potential of this region.
Read moreColombia seeks to increase the participation of renewable energies in its generation matrix to decarbonize the economy. Colombian authorities have awarded several projects in recent years, and some will soon start operating.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published resolution 40181, which grants an extension to Grupo Energia Bogota (GEB) for the start of operations at the Colectora project.
Read moreThe government announced a regulation for vehicle emissions, amid president Petro’s commitment to improve the air quality in the country.
Read moreThe Medellín Council denied, for the second time, the project that sought to activate the clause for the protection of public assets and sell EPM's shares in UNE and Invertelco.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for July 2022.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a contract for the purchase and sale of energy with Gecelca.
Read moreEnel Green Power began construction of the Fundación solar farm, located in the department of Magdalena.
Read moreEPM announced its investment plan for the water and sanitation segment.
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The Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) announced its operational and financial performance for 2Q22.
Read moreCornare and 46 companies renewed the green growth and climate change agreement.
Read moreOnce again, EMP announced a new modification to the deadline for receiving bids from companies that want to participate in the public bidding process for the construction of the final civil works of the Hidroituango project.
Read morePaola Santiago Ribón, CFO and co-founder of Solenium, spoke about the benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in companies.
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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 moreLow-emission hydrogen and its derivatives can become a key part of meeting decarbonization goals and act as a new economic engine for the country.
Read moreThe firm highlighted promoting the energy transition process and boosting sustainable transportation as two of its key initiatives to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.
Read moreThere is an uproar over electricity prices, especially in the coastal region, and we predict this will lead to a confrontation between the CREG, MinEnergia and President Gustavo Petro. It will likely be another blow against the technocratic nature of energy regulation which Colombia has enjoyed for decades. We can see a solution but it may need the drama of a trainwreck to be accepted.
Read moreThe new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Velez Torres, spoke about her background and key issues in the sector such as energy transition, and renewable energies, among other.
Read moreGeofuturo, which has focused on providing circular economy and zero waste solutions within companies, announced the inauguration of its Geo-Park in Cartagena.
Read moreVanti's Rodolfo Anaya talked about the energy transition process and the role of natural gas in this process.
Read moreThe Attorney General's Office charged nine former officials who were allegedly responsible for irregularities in the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reported on energy coverage in the country.
Read moreVanti presented new lines of business, many of them with solutions for sustainability.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced a decision on the possible sale of Bogota's shareholding in the company.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a potential new line of business and employment generation for the agro-industrial sector of Magdalena Medio.
Read moreThe Colectora power transmission project reported progress in the prior consultation process.
Read moreErco's Juan Camilo López talked about the company's generation projects around the country.
Read moreIn its most recent report, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Celsia Colombia's long-term and short-term national ratings.
Read moreGrupo Bimbo announced its plan to use 100% recyclable packaging in the coming years.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar) defined the process for permits for offshore wind projects in maritime areas.
Read moreCelsia convened an extraordinary shareholders' meeting for August 18th and announced its 2Q22 results.
Read moreThe Cartagena Chamber of Commerce has been working to promote projects and innovative solutions that companies in the region have developed to achieve sustainability and regional development.
Read moreUniversities play a key role in training professionals aware of the risks inherent to climate change.
Read moreThrough his social networks, President Gustavo Petro announced the new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreCelsia, part of Grupo Argos, became one of the first companies in the sector to be carbon neutral.
Read moreEPM introduced a fleet of 15 drones as logistical support to guarantee the quality of public services in various regions of Colombia.
Read moreJust before his inauguration, President Gustavo Petro named his Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez. In these early days, she appears to be a controversial choice. In mining and the oil and gas part of energy, she is likely to be more antagonist than protagonist. But what will her role be in electricity and, especially, renewable energy.
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The market for environmentally friendly vehicles is increasingly gaining strength in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced Decree 1476 of 2022 about hydrogen.
Read moreOne of the main renewable energy projects Línea De Transmisión Colectora - Cuestecitas and Cuestecitas - La Loma could be delayed for up to three years.
Read moreColombia is discussing a proposal to repay foreign debt with progress on climate change goals.
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Marco Pastrana, President of Motorysa, spoke about the market for clean energy vehicles.
Read moreISA’s Juan Emilio Posada announced the company's investment plan for the period 2022-2026.
Read moreEntities began to make their requests to the new government on the issues that should not be neglected.
Read moreAriel Montenegro, CEO of Renault- Sofasa, spoke about the company's plans to be a leader in sustainable mobility processes.
Read moreCompany representatives from Enel, Celsia, Terpel, Vanti and BYD participated in the conference 'Energy Sector and Public Transport: Partnership for Sustainable Mobility'.
Read moreEnel X joins with Viral Code, a strategic partner of the Beat app, in a strategic alliance to provide the charging infrastructure for Beat Zero's new private fleet of electric vehicles.
Read moreEPM in alliance with Corantioquia developed 54 environmental community projects.
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ISA S.A. E.S.P (BVC: ISA) reported its second quarter 2022 results. Here are the details.
Read moreXM, with the support of the World Bank and the advice of EPRI, evaluated the current capabilities for resilience to strengthen the Colombian electricity sector.
Read moreNatasha Avendaño, Superintendent of Service (SuperServicios) spoke about the new operators in the Caribbean region Afinia and Air-e.
Read moreThe Colombian company Cueros Vélez continues its path to produce in a more environmentally friendly way.
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The National Association for Sustainable Mobility (Andemos) published its monthly report on the behavior of the hybrid and electric vehicle market in July 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreEnel Colombia explained to its users why it might be presenting increases in energy rates, given the multiple complaints due to this issue.
Read moreCarlos Eduardo Correa, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente) spoke about the country's progress in combating climate change.
Read moreI am writing an article on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) based on an interview I did with one of the key players in Colombia. They are reviewing the draft so it is not ready yet (and I may publish it in Hydrocarbons Colombia as it somewhat fits better there). But stepping back from the details of SAF, it illustrates a higher order principal that I am calling – with no claim for originality – systems thinking.
Read moreJavier Díaz Molina, President of the National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex), spoke about the behavior of the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).
Read moreEnergy sector experts and executives talked about how the energy transition process should be evolve in Colombia.
Read moreEnel announced its electrification strategy, and it will have sustainable financing.
Read moreThe Vice Minister of Energy, Miguel Lotero, visited Providencia Island where Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) started the construction and assembly of the first solar farm in the region.
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The EPM Group reported its results for the first semester of 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Tesorito generation plant, owned by Celsia, Proeléctrica and Canacol (TSX: CNE), will provide reliable energy capacity to the country.
Read moreGrupo de Energía de Bogota (GEB) and Kiat announced a partnership to build the first hybrid power plant in Colombia.
Read moreThe World Bank spoke about green bonds issued in Colombia, giving recommendations to continue with these mechanisms.
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