Enel Colombia announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2022.
Read moreThe country's electricity connectivity currently exceeds 96% and the goal is to reach the entire population by 2030. This is how much achieving that goal can represent in terms of investment.
Read moreExperts gave recommendations to confront the strong rainy season in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), headed by Irene Vélez, led the Binding Regional Dialogue initiative in the Caribbean. These are part of the government’s Total Peace initiative.
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The EPM Group reported its results for the third quarter of 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced the first reduction in energy prices, thanks to agreements reached with the operating companies.
Read moreCorficolombiana and La Republica hosted the "Climate Change and Business" forum. Here are the details.
Read moreJuan Verde Suarez, a global leader in sustainable development and climate change, spoke about the green economy.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for September 2022.
Read moreEPM requested an additional deadline from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) to start operations at Hidroituango, and the country is discussing the effects of a possible new delay in the project.
Read moreTransportation services are vital for the functioning of a city and electric buses are gaining space in this market.
Read moreThe Cartagena refinery (Reficar) has been a strategic asset for the country and plays an important role in the energy transition to cleaner fuels.
Read moreXM spoke about the new expansion projects that are strengthening the country's National Interconnected System (SIN) during the third quarter of 2022.
Read moreHidroituango entered a decisive stage to determine if it will effectively start operations before November 30th 2022, with its first two generation units.
Read moreFormer senator Jorge Enrique Robledo spoke about the discomfort generated due to the reduction in energy tariffs in the Caribbean coast, and a possible solution to the problem.
Read moreConsultant PWC published its annual survey of board directors and grabbed attention with the finding “Two-thirds of female directors say reducing the impact of climate change is a priority even if it impacts short-term performance—compared to less than half of male directors.” And the trend went beyond just climate change: all aspects of ESG (environment, social, governance) showed big differences between male and female directors.
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) talked about Colombia's investments in renewable energy during recent years.
Read moreWilliam Giraldo, EPM's Vice-president of power generation projects, spoke about the Hydroituango project a potential new deadline.
Read moreThe UK Ambassador to Colombia, George Hodgson spoke about the progress and plans of Barranquilla in energy issues.
Read moreWorld Energy Saving Day was commemorated as part of a global strategy to eliminate the indiscriminate consumption of non-renewable resources.
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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 moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, talked about the energy transition and the government's plans on this issue.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that 82 companies in the electricity sector voluntarily adhered to the Pact for Tariff Justice. Why did other firms not join the pact?
Read moreThe Frente Amplio de Usuarios del Caribe and leaders of different trade organizations announced a protest to reject increases in energy prices.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) appointed EPM as the new special agent of Empresa de Servicios Públicos de Santa Marta (Essmar), intervened back in November 2021.
Read moreThe Delegate Attorney for environmental matters issued Circular 1 of 2022 on the protection of ecosystems and areas of special ecological relevance.
Read moreThe Sooners Geothermal Team from the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy of the University of Oklahoma (OU) was selected as the winner of the 2022 Geothermal Collegiate Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Read moreThis technological model optimizes operational practices while aligning them with water neutrality and zero carbon goals.
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EDF, Germany's Siemens Energy and Northland Power will oversee the developing of a green hydrogen production project in Colombia, together with Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).
Read moreLatin America will see a sharp increase in offshore wind projects, with capacity reaching 34GW by 2050.
Read moreEPM is advancing in the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tests of the first two power generation units of the Hidroituango project.
Read moreRenault relaunched a modern, electric version of its iconic Renault 4.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the National Environmental System (SINA).
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of EPM, announced a decrease in energy tariffs for the Caribbean region, as well as investments in solar panels.
Read moreCerro Matoso, a ferronickel producer in the department of Córdoba, will continue to develop resources for the energy transition in the country.
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I was looking for information on wind power in the Sabana of Bogotá and my geothermal expert recommended I call Angela Orozco of Inbatio. We had an interesting conversation about Inbatio’s investments in solar and an even more interesting discussion about why the firm does not consider wind power away from the coast.
Read moreColombia has ambitious plans to contribute to climate change, and experts talked about the role companies play in this process.
Read moreThe governor of Sucre, Héctor Olimpo Espinosa, made a proposal for the energy sector in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe inhabitants of Cabo de la Vela are celebrating the implementation of a new project that will provide electricity 24 hours a day.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and El Dorado Airport opened the first stretch of road paved with modified asphalt containing recycled plastic.
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Smurfit Kappa, world leader in paper-based packaging, announced its investment plans in Colombia.
Read moreMedellin’s Mayor, Daniel Quintero, promised to freeze utility rates while running for office. What has been done so far?
Read moreThis is the project that won the 2022 edition of the Alejandro Angel Escobar Environment and Sustainable Development Award.
Read moreThe Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Jorge Valencia, announced that entities will work together to find a solution to the increase in energy prices.
Read moreColombia wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and one of the main bets is hydrogen. This fuel, however, might not be as clean as expected.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that the Pact for Tariff Justice managed to group more than 80 companies in the sector.
Read moreHopes for a significant reduction of energy tariffs in the Coast disappeared shortly after the announcement made by Air-e that it will only apply a 5.65% discount.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, spoke about Hidroituango and the possibility that the project will start operating before its original deadline.
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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 September 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreJorge Valencia, Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), spoke about the measures being taken to address the increase in energy prices in the country.
Read moreThe subsidiary of the EPM Group announced that it will not lower energy rates in the territories where it operates.
Read moreEnel Colombia continues to bet on more sustainable energy initiatives with large investments.
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Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about Ecopetrol's (NYSE: EC) role in the energy transition process.
Read moreMercedes-Benz mentioned some of the advantages of acquiring an Electric Vehicle (EV).
Read moreThese are some of the impacts of new delays in the entry into operation of Hidroituango.
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Some friends of mine back in Canada took a cross country trip in their all-electric vehicle. They are passionate conservationists, not followers of the latest trend. But they said they would never do it again. Would you do a cross-country EV trip in Colombia?
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XM reported on energy generation during September 2022.
Read moreA Fedesarrollo study conducted by researcher Juan Benavides analyzed the economic risks of the policy that aims to accelerate the energy transition process.
Read moreEPM's Jorge Andres Carrillo spoke about a tentative date for Hidroituango to start operating its long-delayed mega project.
Read moreHitachi, Ltd. signed a transfer agreement for ABB shares to help its subsidiary, Hitachi Energy.
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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 moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published Decree 1318 of 2022 and Resolution 40302 of August 5, 2022, regarding geothermal rules.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced the finalists of its Venture Client call.
Read moreCompanies in the energy sector continue to join the call of the Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, to reduce tariffs.
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ISA published new information on the Colombia-Panama electric interconnection project.
Read moreThe Minister of Transport (MinTransporte), Guillermo Reyes, spoke about the government's strategies to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country.
Read moreThe Hidroituango project was scheduled to start operations on October 15th, but this date could be extended by another month. One of the consortiums operating in the project, CCC Ituango, spoke about the issue.
Read moreBridgestone, dedicated to the manufacture and marketing of tires and rubber, published its 2021 Sustainability Report for Latin America.
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The national government presented the final document of the tax reform to be discussed in the Congress. Experts reacted on its possible impacts on energy prices.
Read moreColombia's Council of State denied a request seeking to suspend the election of Andres Barreto as an expert in energy matters at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the emergency caused by floods in La Mojana.
Read moreLaurent Cavrois, General Manager of Via 40 Express, the concession in charge of the highway between Bogotá and Girardot, spoke about how the project to be environmentally responsible.
Read moreEntrepreneurs, ICT sector executives, environmental activists and researchers participated in the second conversation on the impact of emerging technologies in Colombia.
Read moreAuthorities trained public officials on "Public Policy Design from a Gender Equality Perspective" and "Public Policy Design for Environmental Sustainability."
Read moreTigo is the first telecommunications operator to win the award granted by the Colombian Center for Public Relations and Organizational Communication (Cercop) in the category of Social and Environmental Responsibility.
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Two weeks ago, my Thursday Thought was a mildly sarcastic – ok, very sarcastic – piece called “A solar panel on every roof”, where I criticized the idea that rooftop solar was the answer to power generation in Colombia. A few days ago, however, I read an article entitled “Community solar can help revitalize communities“, which sheds better light on the issue, adding some good ideas and new challenges.
Read moreFenoge announced the winners of its +H2 Colombia tender, which will finance studies of projects for the production and use of green and blue hydrogen.
Read moreIsagen announced discounts in energy prices, in a strategy aligned with the pact for Tariff Justice promoted by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez.
Read moreColombia has great potential for copper production, and the Mocoa project is positioned as the largest to be developed in the country.
Read moreThe market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in recent years, and the industry has paid special attention to the autonomy of these cars.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about energy prices, energy transition, and other key issues for the sector.
Read moreACIEM’s Vice President, Nelson Navarrete Hernández, gave the opening speech at Enercol 2022, touching on key issues for the sector.
Read moreThe sale of EPM's shares in UNE sank again in the Medellin Council, generating new debates.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced the new Director of the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE).
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