The Minister of Commerce (MinComercio), Germán Umaña, spoke about the country's plans to produce Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Read moreGustavo Petro's government is betting on the energy transition, and green finance plays a key in advancing this process.
Read moreMayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero Calle, asked the national government to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreThe Ministry of Trade (MinComercio) presented the Reindustrialization Policy that it intends to implement during this four-year term.
Read moreColombia's president, Gustavo Petro, had an idea for the energy sector.
Read moreThe Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) conducted an analysis of environmental conflicts related to megaprojects in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced a new energy auction, and here are the reasons why.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced the creation of Econova, an open innovation network comprised of five regional centers.
Read moreThe Committee of Experts of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) warned of the negative effects of intervening in energy tariffs.
Read moreThe government is working on the creation of the Energy Transition Roadmap, this is what is known so far.
Read moreLocal authorities in the Caribbean region have presented a joint petition to the government.
Read moreAn opinion article by Ricardo Plata discusses the possibilities of making changes in the energy sector.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for January 2023.
Read moreCasa de Bolsa analyzed the diversification and exposure of some of the main companies in the energy sector and possible impact on them from President Gustavo Petro's intervention.
Read moreEPM announced a decision on the final works of Hidroituango.
Read moreISA and Rockstart aim to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the energy technology sector in Latin America, to promote job creation and accelerate the energy transition in the region.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for January this year.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgen) sent a message to President Gustavo Petro.
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“…I cannot make bricks without clay!” Hard to make good investments decisions without information.
Read morePresident Petro signed the decree to assume the general functions delegated to the regulatory commissions. However, there are legal doubts about this decree.
Read moreRepresentatives from the government, energy associations and industry met to take action to promote hydropower in the country.
Read moreGrupo de Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced a strategy to promote sustainability among its employees.
Read moreMetro de Medellín will issue its first sustainability bond.
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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 moreFitch Ratings discussed the challenges that energy companies will face this year.
Read moreCorautos Andino is betting on new technologies, hand in hand with its ally Foton, to introduce electric mobility in cargo vehicles in the country.
Read moreCEO Ricardo Sierra explained the company's rationale for initiating a share buyback.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro signed the decree to intervene the regulation of public utilities in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will hold a new auction to allocate firm energy commitments.
Read moreThe payment of the policies avoided the suspension of the construction of Hidroituango, but generated a new controversy in the mega-project.
Read moreAir-e inaugurated a new underground network in the sector of Buenavista (Barranquilla).
Read moreThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has updated its report on the most likely risks for the coming years.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's intention to intervene in the country's electricity service could jeopardize huge investments needed to maintain quality of the service in the future.
Read moreSchneider Electric announced the appointment of a new Energy and Chemicals leader for South America.
Read moreISA announced the appointment of a new Director of Corporate Operations.
Read moreÓmar Vargas, Managing Director of Siemens Energy for the North Andean Region, spoke about the energy transition and the challenges of this process.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) has made new senior appointments.
Read moreEPM announced changes in the company's strategic areas and business units, including vice presidencies and subsidiaries.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been doing the rounds of multilateral organizations saying that countries, like his, which steward resources that mitigate climate change (like the Amazon rainforest) should have their debt forgiven. The reception has been tepid at best and we expressed skepticism. Now a study by the French central bank casts further doubt on the concept.
Read moreThe oil company announced a new investment to boost the country's energy transition.
Read moreCelsia's energy sales contributed significantly to the municipalities and corporations in its areas of influence.
Read moreFormer ministers of mines and energy have asked President Gustavo Petro to reconsider his announcement to take over the management of the public utilities.
Read moreEnel Colombia has inaugurated the new electrical substation of Avenida Calle Primera in downtown Bogota and its connecting lines.
Read moreEnel Green Power reported progress on the construction of the Guayepo solar farm.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro wants renewables to be the country's main source of energy in 12 years. However, renewable energy projects continue to face delays.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro plans to intervene in the country's domestic services, and the government has published the draft decree to do so. Experts discussed the implications of this proposal.
Read moreFive associations of the electricity sector sent a letter to President Gustavo Petro about his controversial proposal to take over tariffing.
Read moreMinister of the Environment (MinAmbiente) Susana Muhamad spoke about key issues such as prior consultation, environmental licensing, and energy transition.
Read moreThe credit agency commented on President Gustavo Petro's intention to take control of public service tariffs (“personally”) and the situation of the energy market in the country.
Read moreGrenergy announced the commissioning of three solar plants in the department of Tolima.
Read moreAir-e announced progress in its strategy to combat energy theft in the Colombian Caribbean.
Read moreThe business of solar panels has aroused the interest of investors, thanks to the country's huge potential in this field. Experts talked about how to enter this attractive business.
Read moreColombia continues to discuss high energy prices and the variables that affect this service. Experts discussed the reliability charge and how it works.
Read moreComptroller General Carlos Hernán Rodríguez Becerra called for "prudence and technical rigor" in the debate on the energy transition.
Read moreThe National Development Plan (PND) presented by the government of Gustavo Petro includes proposals to promote the use of renewable energy in the country.
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Colombia is discussing energy prices and reservoir levels. Experts spoke on the matter.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about energy prices and why power generators need signs of confidence from the government to move forward with more efficient technologies.
Read moreThe final draft of the National Development Plan (PND) includes a proposal to give the president extraordinary powers to create a state holding company for the electricity sector.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro’s declaration that he personally would set utility rates has investors worried. Some industry associations and editorial writers say that investors will leave. However, it may not be as simple as charging off in a huff when the decrees are enacted or laws are passed.
Read moreColombia's Central Bank updated its inflation projections and base metrics, including goods and services in which the State intervenes to define a rate such as electricity. Experts from the entity spoke about this issue.
Read moreThe State seeks to massively increase the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles through the 'Sustainable Electric Mobility’ strategy, but is hindering this transition at the same time.
Read moreThe government announced that the draft of the decree is ready by which President Gustavo Petro assumes the powers of regulation and control of public utility tariffs in Colombia.
Read morePresident Petro urged the Fourth Section of the Council of State to build the legal instruments to fight “the power” behind the climate crisis.
Read moreGerman Corredor, President of SER Colombia, spoke about the concerns of the sector, the energy transition, and current political uncertainty.
Read moreThe government is facing yet another controversy over its position on the award of new oil contracts, something that could affect the development of the roadmap to the energy transition.
Read moreEPM announced a new executive Vice President of Projects and Engineering, generating new controversy.
Read moreEPM and Barranquilla signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the purchase of 51% of the shares that the company K-yena (formerly Alumbrado Público de Barranquilla) has in Triple A.
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Shares in Colombian energy companies like ISA, Grupo Energia Bogota (GEB), and Celsia have decrease since President Petro announced he would temporarily take responsibility for setting household utility bills.
Read moreErco Energía announced a capital injection from Norwegian fund, Norfund, to boost renewable energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreEnergy experts gave their opinion on President Gustavo Petro's controversial announcement about taking control over the management of public utilities in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro wants Ecopetrol to become his State-owned energy company. For that, he needs to significantly develop the non-hydrocarbon businesses, hire a different CEO and change Colombian law.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that energy service commercialization companies will receive a payment for energy tariff subsidies.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) spoke about the possible risk of power shortages in the Eastern Central region.
Read moreThrough a temporary joint venture, Cementos Argos and Veolia presented a sustainable alternative for a second use of waste oil at the Barancabermeja refinery.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) received key equipment for the construction of the La Colectora Line.
Read moreThe former vice-minister of Energy, Belizza Ruiz, warned that the country could face blackouts.
Read moreThe Trade Council, led by Germán Arce, issued a statement on the controversial decision of President Gustavo Petro to temporarily assume the powers of the public services regulation commissions.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, reported an attack on the Meriléctrica thermal power plant located in Barrancabermeja (Santander).
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No Colombian over the age of about 30 needs to hear this story but the rest of us do. Non-Colombians trying to understand the country’s energy policy will especially benefit.
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