GEB announced a milestone in the Colectora Line project.
Read moreIn La Guajira, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) presented and signed the Pact for Transition alongside President Gustavo Petro, local authorities, and energy generation and transmission companies.
Read moreEl Heraldo's editorial discusses the current heat wave in Barranquilla and other cities in the Colombian Caribbean.
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) published its most recent report of the Energy Transition Index (ETI), with worrying results for Colombia.
Read moreOn his second day in La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with the municipalities of Nazareth and Uribia, the largest municipality in the country by area. The discussion focused on energy transition, a critical issue in the region as it serves as a leading example for the country's renewable energy plans.
Read moreSenator Efraín Cepeda stated that politicians will continue to insist on proposals to mitigate the rate increases.
Read moreISA, through its subsidiary ISA InterColombia, has recently initiated the implementation of a new energy project in Sabanalarga, Bolívar.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a report highlighting the energy generation potential in La Guajira.
Read moreAn editorial in El Heraldo discusses the decision of Enel Colombia's Board of Directors to indefinitely suspend the construction of the Windpeshi Wind Farm in La Guajira.
Read moreEnel Green Power and Centelsa by Nexans announced a significant investment in the department of Cesar.
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I had a brilliant idea for this week’s Thursday Thoughts but when I sat down to write it – at nearly the last minute as usual – I found I didn’t have all the data I needed for what I wanted to do. So, I went for something different, leading to the blank page which writers have nightmares about. I waited in vain for the Muse to arrive. Writing about the data challenge itself gave me something interesting to share.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreA study conducted by Corficolombiana warns of the potential negative impact of an intense El Niño phenomenon on the Colombian economy.
Read moreColombia is poised to create 15,000 jobs in the hydrogen industry by 2030, according to the Hydrogen Chamber, a strategic alliance between Andi and Naturgas.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, visited Ecopetrol's Innovation and Technology Center (ICP) in Piedecuesta, Santander.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is collaborating with Asobancaria, the association representing private and multilateral banks in Colombia, to structure initiatives that accelerate the fair energy transition in the country.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez Torres attended the inauguration of the "Aquasol" floating solar plant pilot project in Tierralta, Córdoba.
Read moreA group of Colombian legislators and academics is spearheading a nuclear energy development initiative through a proposed law to be presented in the upcoming legislative session.
Read moreThe Superintendent of Public Utility Services in Colombia, Dagoberto Quiroga, highlighted the major shortcomings of the industry in providing services across different regions of the country.
Read moreColombia has taken an important step in environmental licensing for energy infrastructure.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, president of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), recently discussed the company's operations and the challenges ahead in the energy sector.
Read moreElectricity prices are expected to rise for low-income households in Colombia because of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, met with the Energy Transition Subgroup of the Group of International Cooperators in Colombia (GRUC).
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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 2023.
Read moreAccording to Professor Ricardo Hausmann, founder and director of the Growth Lab at Harvard University, Colombia can boost its economic growth and close gaps by embracing new technologies and the global transition to decarbonization.
Read moreThe current Resolution 108 of 1997 of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) defines the criteria for the protection of the rights of users of public utility services.
Read moreThe Fund for Unconventional Energies and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) announced the installation of projects to meet the energy needs of La Loma district in the municipality of Bojayá, Chocó, through the 'Con Energía' program.
Read moreEnergy sector companies in Colombia have had plans to participate in the transition process for some time, and some already have projects underway. However, despite delivering positive financial results, the prices of their stocks on the Colombian Stock Exchange do not reflect this.
Read moreUnergy, a startup focusing on decentralized and democratized clean energy, has chosen Brazil and Colombia as ideal locations to strengthen its mission.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft decree on White Hydrogen.
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OK. Not strictly on topic. But we have to have fun every once in a while, and I’m sure your companies have discussed what Artificial Intelligence (AI) means for your operation. I have experimented with some of the more interesting tools, ChatGPT and MidJourney, so thinking you will find this useful. Or amusing. Or both! Or neither. (This article has lots of graphics. It may be better viewed on a laptop or pad and over WiFi.)
Read moreApproximately 100 Wayú indigenous authorities and leaders signed a petition to President Gustavo Petro expressing their concern and opposition to the installation of wind farms on the coast of Alta Guajira (Wüinpümüin).
Read moreColombia and Germany have entered into an agreement aimed at boosting the hydrogen industry and fostering collaboration in green energy.
Read moreVice Minister of Energy, Cristian Díaz, spoke about the action plan to deal with El Niño phenomenon and its potential impact on electricity tariffs.
Read moreCEO Jorge Carrillo announced that EPM has acquired a 51% stake in Triple A, and that the company will have a new subsidiary in Panama.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for May this year.
Read moreExperts talked about the feasibility of a short-term transition in Colombia.
Read moreAndesco’s Camilo Sánchez discussed various aspects of the industry in a recent interview.
Read moreEPM announced progress in the development of a functional pilot project to explore technologies for the production and use of green hydrogen in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro began a three-day visit to Germany with the goal of securing an agreement to produce green hydrogen in Colombia and facilitate its export to other countries.
Read moreFinance Minister Ricardo Bonilla made a controversial proposal on sustainable mobility.
Read moreThe economic committees of the Colombian Congress discussed the initial proposal for a budget amendment for this year, which was reduced from CoP$23T to CoP$16.9T.
Read moreDuring his recent visit, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer James Claverley reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting Colombia's Fair Energy Transition.
Read moreExperts of the sector warned about the companies at risk due to El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreCompanies operating in Colombia's electricity sector are expressing concern about the lack of legal and regulatory stability that is hampering their investments and contributions to the country's energy transition.
Read moreThe Director General of the Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE), Javier Campillo, announced a new solar tender.
Read moreYoung Tae Kim, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum (ITF), discussed various aspects of the transport sector and offered his insights.
Read moreHidroituango’s turbines have operated for over 6,000 hours since November 30th last year. However, turbine number 2 has experienced difficulties in stabilizing its operation.
Read moreColombia is preparing for the arrival of El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country's agricultural sector.
Read moreTechnology is transforming the traditional dynamics of the energy sector in Colombia.
Read more I think efficiency gets short shrift in energy transition discussions because policy makers fixate on shiny technologies like green hydrogen and storage systems. So I was pleased to see several prominent mentions in MinEnergia’s recent roadmap methodology document.
Read moreCelsia launched a new charger for residential Electric Vehicles (EVs), during the Latam Mobility Colombia 2023 fair in Medellín.
Read moreAs ePC reported earlier, Enel Colombia announced the indefinite suspension of its Windpeshi wind project in La Guajira due to delays caused by protests, blockades, and community demands. Here are some of the impacts.
Read moreColombia's ambition to become a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen faces several challenges.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) bring energy solutions to hospitals and educational centers in the Cesar department.
Read moreThe Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) has openned public tenders to bring electricity to families in La Guajira.
Read moreExperts argue that the proposed measure to eliminate tax benefits for electric vehicles (EVs) is a disincentive for buyers.
Read moreEPM announced an extension of the deadline for its public bidding process to contract suppliers interested in undertaking the construction projects for solar and wind parks.
Read moreGEB and the Bogotá Mayor's Office have launched Evi-Pro, a tool to plan the development of a smarter and more efficient electric mobility network in the city through the strategic placement of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Read moreColombia's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism has proposed a decree to modify tariffs and establish tariff quotas for automotive imports, with the aim of strengthening the national automotive industry.
Read morePortafolio interviewed Tomas Anker Christensen, Denmark's Ambassador for Climate Change, responsible for supporting and promoting the country's global ambition to reduce its emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Read moreDuring street demonstrations in support of his administration and his proposed, President Gustavo Petro announced new reforms for the second half of the year.
Read moreCelsia talked about the possible effects of El Niño phenomenon on its users in Colombia.
Read moreAs a result of technical cooperation between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Asocapitales, Barranquilla has successfully completed its Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the issuance of Decree 0929, has established public policy guidelines to promote efficiency and competitiveness in the provision of electricity services in the country.
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has announced that it is close to completing the prior consultation process that will give the green light to the construction of two sections of the Colectora power transmission project in La Guajira.
Read moreFalabella, announced that all its energy consumed in Colombia last year came from unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreIndigenous communities in the Colombian municipality of Puerto Nariño have expressed disappointment over a solar farm project that has yet to provide them with electricity.
Read moreElectricity distributors in Colombia are struggling with the balances left over from the "Opción Tarifaria" (tariff option) and energy losses.
Read moreThe rising water levels of the Suarez, Chicamocha, and Chucurí rivers prompted Isagen to open two gates at the Hidrosogamoso dam in the Topocoro reservoir.
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In flurry of excitement, we thought that MinEnergia had (almost) made its commitment to publish its energy roadmap in May (almost) when a document appeared with the words “hoja de ruta” i.e. roadmap. Nope. All we have is a “Methodology to define the roadmap”. The roadmap itself is not promised for another year and the ministry is already late on its own schedule.
Read moreFormer Minister of Finance Jose Antonio Ocampo wrote an opinion article emphasizing the need for an energy transition plan.
Read moreThe Colombian-Dutch Chamber of Commerce, known as Holland House, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in the country.
Read moreDuring a meeting of the Fourth Senate Committee, experts warned that the cost of energy on the spot market will increase with El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreFedepalma’s Nicolás Pérez discussed the plans and potential for biofuels derived from raw palm oil.
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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 May, 2023. Here are the details.
Read moreThe division of the French company dedicated to the development of renewable energy technologies has expressed concern about the slow progress of renewable energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreWhile the proposal for full vertical integration of the electricity system did not pass, a provision in the National Development Plan (PND) repealed another regulation, allowing Ecopetrol's (NYSE: EC) subsidiary ISA to generate electricity.
Read moreThe University of the North and Promigas will provide two doctoral scholarships through the GreenGas Alliance to promote research in hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and usage.
Read moreEPM, a Colombian utility company, has announced plans to use biogas in its residential distribution system starting in August 2023.
Read moreThe first debate of a bill to promote the use of hydrogen in Colombia has been approved in the Fifth Committee of the Chamber of Representatives.
Read moreIn Colombia, the state of the energy transition is facing challenges following the indefinite suspension of Enel Green Power's Windpeshi project in La Guajira.
Read moreAs El Niño phenomenon is expected to arrive in the 2H23 and early 2024, Colombia is preparing for its impact on reservoirs.
Read moreElectro Dunas, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has launched an energy storage system for electricity distribution to ensure reliable power supply during peak demand hours in southern Peru.
Read moreAndrea Zambrano, Legal Compliance and Corporate Affairs Director at Tecnoglass, explained the company's energy efficiency plans to decarbonize its operations and reduce costs in Colombia.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro attended a meeting of South American presidents in Brasilia at the Itamaraty Palace.
Read moreAir-e detected 10 anomalies associated with energy theft in the Paradise Living building located near the university corridor in the municipality of Puerto Colombia.
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