As Colombia faces the potential impacts of the 'El Niño' phenomenon, which may extend until March 2024, the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM) has put forth a comprehensive action plan to avert the risk of energy rationing.
Read moreCarlos Londoño Amariles, Vice President of Supplies and Shared Services at EPM, talked about energy transition.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's proposal for free public transportation has sparked a range of opinions within economic and productive sectors.
Read moreAccording to the Colombian Association of Temporary Services Companies (Acoset), showed its concerns about the impact of labor reform bill.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for August this year.
Read moreTo address the issue of fluctuating energy prices in the market, Dagoberto Quiroga, Superintendent of Public Services, highlighted the role of major hydroelectric generators in influencing energy prices.
Read moreThe Commission for Energy and Gas Regulation (CREG) faces a challenging situation due to resignations of its commissioners, decisions from the Council of State, and persisting vacancies within the organization, which governs regulations for electric energy, natural gas, and liquid fuels like gasoline and diesel.
Read moreCusezar has been honored with the prestigious Edge Champions recognition for its eco-conscious projects.
Read moreCelsia announced the inauguration of a new solar farm in the country, achieving a significant milestone.
Read moreDuring the P4G Colombia 2023 Summit, Mayor Claudia López of Bogotá emphasized the crucial role of community-driven public-private partnerships in addressing the gaps in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Read moreChevrolet has bolstered its charging network new locations, demonstrating a commitment to emission-free mobility.
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In our recent article about MinEnergia’s roadmap, Greased Lightning, we noted that MinEnergia was not using the UPME’s forecasts, at least for the Transport sector and we asked “if the Ministry is not using the UPME’s numbers, whose are they using?” The Ministry website has an Excel with all the numbers (that we swear wasn’t there before) that allows a detailed comparison and an Appendix (that we must have missed) with an explanation of the different assumptions. At least now we know.
Read moreColombia is on the brink of a major power outage, warns the Inspector General Office, as several converging factors are exacerbated by the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of the Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability.
Read moreEPM disclosed the unit price of electricity applied in Antioquia and El Carmen del Atrato (Chocó), highlighting a period of tariff stabilization.
Read moreLatin America is gradually accelerating its transition towards cleaner mobility, with varying rates of electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the region.
Read moreIn a recent address at the Assembly of Energy and Public Services Users, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho, made statements regarding the privatization of the electric energy sector.
Read moreA recent report from Fitch Ratings highlights significant discoveries by international investors and a global preference for natural gas, indicating that Colombia's economy and hydrocarbon industry are poised for long-term growth.
Read moreThe governor of Antioquia, Aníbal Gaviria, announced a new lawsuit by the Hidroituango Society against EPM.
Read moreCementos Argos, in collaboration with Celsia, inaugurated a solar farm at a cement plant featuring over 2,100 solar modules.
Read moreIn July 2023, after 18 months of relative calm with no impact on the energy supply, attacks on electric power towers have resurfaced in Colombia. Now, almost two months later, new incidents have occurred.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Superintendence of Public Services, in collaboration with more than 1,800 participants from the Colombian Caribbean departments, successfully convened the First Caribbean Energy and Public Services Assembly.
Read moreIn a recent survey conducted by Cifras y Conceptos, Susana Muhamad, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), is well ranked among the ministers in the first year of President Gustavo Petro’s government.
Read moreIn the pursuit of a more sustainable operation, Mercado Libre Colombia announced the integration of renewable energies into its logistical operations.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for August 2023.
Read moreIn a significant development for Colombia's energy sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended the introduction of long-term renewable energy auctions.
Read moreIn Colombia, the Voluntary Demand Disconnection (DDV) program has emerged as a crucial initiative to bolster energy sustainability and strengthen the electrical energy system, particularly during challenging periods like the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreColombia and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of strengthening collaboration in the field of the hydrogen industry.
Read moreJosé Fernando Prada, Director of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) delivered three crucial messages regarding the regulatory measures to be implemented in the current scenario in his last speech as head of this institution.
Read moreColombia is now facing the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring reduced rainfall, affecting various sectors heavily dependent on hydrology, such as agriculture and electricity generation.
Read moreColumnist Amat Zuluaga wrote an analysis of the viability of marine energy in Colombia.
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With his unmistakable talent to grab headlines with outrageous ideas that most people / voters will think are wonderful, President Gustavo Petro suggested a few weeks ago that public transport should be “free”. Of course, it will not be “free”. Taxpayers will have to pay for it.
Read moreFor the first time, Colombia's Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (Impe) has been measured, shedding light on a significant issue affecting millions of Colombians.
Read moreThe National Association of Public Utility and Communications Companies (Andesco) addressed the concerns regarding the supply of electricity and natural gas in certain regions of Colombia in the short term.
Read moreBimbo announced the acquisition of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for its operations in the country.
Read moreAfter years of anticipation, dialogues, studies, designs, and navigating through a pandemic, the first carriage of the electric train project, Regiotram de Occidente, has arrived in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Wholesale Distributors of Electric Energy (Asocodis) has raised concerns about the surging demand for energy due to the unexpected heatwaves in the country.
Read moreRecently, the State Council nullified of Decree 570 of 2018, which enabled auctions of long-term energy contracts that were restricted to unconventional renewable sources. This, in practice, means that this mechanism cannot be used again.
Read moreThe people of the Caribbean region have persistently voiced their concerns about the quality and high costs of essential public services, particularly electricity.
Read moreIn a concerted effort to bolster the water security of Colombian territories and contribute to the protection and restoration of critical watersheds, the Grupo Argos Foundation signed 185 new conservation agreements in 2022.
Read moreThe Fair Energy Transition (FET) relies on all forms of unconventional renewable energy, with solar power playing a pivotal role.
Read moreIn Colombia, over 818,000 households still lack access to electricity. Most of these households are in the departments of Magdalena, Valle del Cauca, La Guajira, Bolívar, and Córdoba.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, joined the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) on September 9th for the launch of an initiative focused on Energy Communities in Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI) in the Colombian Pacific region.
Read moreSiemens unveiled its new venture in Colombia and beyond: Innomotics SAS.
Read moreThe consortium composed of Yellow River branch and Schrader Camargo S.A.S. (CyS Consortium) has received positive news from EPM.
Read moreWhile the precise timeline for the transition remains uncertain, there are indications of potential developments in the coming years.
Read moreA Joint Endeavor by Ocensa and Enercer propels Colombia's energy sector toward decarbonization
Read moreThe Grupo de Energía de Bogotá (GEB) announced an agreement with Enel Colombia S.A. ESP, Enel Guatemala, Sociedad Anónima, and Generadora Montecristo, Sociedad Anónima.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) has called on the government to address the ongoing natural gas restrictions plaguing the domestic industry, which remained unresolved for nearly a month.
Read moreIn a significant stride towards expanding clean energy in Colombia, the Caimán Cienaguero solar park, situated in the municipality of Ciénaga, Magdalena, and constructed by GreenYellow Colombia, is on the verge of becoming a reality.
Read moreEnel Green Power is revolutionizing its generation facilities through an innovative robotics program.
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Even when you are sure of what you are doing, a second opinion always helps. Also, when you need to be public with your actions, you always worry about what others – especially experts – think. So the Colombian government must have nervously awaited the opinions of the International Energy Agency (IEA) about the country’s energy transition plans.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a new strategy for the next 20 years and ISA will play a key role in its plans.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reviewed the international strategies outlined by the portfolio for the advancement of energy transition.
Read moreIn a significant move towards renewable energy exploration, Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Maritime Directorate (Dimar) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), announced a move to boost offshore wind projects.
Read moreThe Arhuaca indigenous community in the northern Colombian department of Cesar is set to construct a self-sustained village equipped with solar energy generation facilities.
Read moreEPM made the decision to temporarily close the spillway of the Hidroituango dam in northern Antioquia.
Read moreThe Inspector General's Office led a technical meeting aimed at mitigating the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon on energy services in the region.
Read moreSchneider Electric launched innovative tool to calculate data center carbon footprint.
Read moreBogotá grapples with the challenge of managing over 2.6 million vehicles, outnumbering the populations of major cities like Medellín and Cali.
Read moreHidroituango reached a significant milestone as its second-generation unit achieved maximum power generation capacity recently.
Read moreFrontera Energy announced plans for the development of the inaugural Ikotia solar park in Puerto Gaitán, Meta, in collaboration with Enel X.
Read moreThe proposed Regional Caribbean Train, aiming to connect major cities in Colombia's Caribbean region, is facing significant challenges in terms of viability.
Read moreIn Guainía, a growing number of prolonged power failures have sparked worry among residents, prompting the Inspector General Office to call on the companies GENSA and EMELCE to provide an explanation for the situation.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in conjunction with the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), assessed preventive actions in response to the El Niño phenomenon and the potential volatility in energy tariffs.
Read moreA concerning trend has emerged in Colombia's energy sector, with several companies, originally awarded the Reliability Charge in the 2019 auction, now unable to fulfill their Firm Energy Obligations for new energy projects.
Read moreColombia has become part of the Electric Andean Route (EAR), featuring charging stations for electric vehicles, which was inaugurated recently.
Read moreCandidates vying for the Governorship of Atlántico outlined their proposals to expand coverage and bridge access gaps between urban and rural areas.
Read moreThe President of the European Investment Bank (BEI), Werner Hoyer, spoke about several key topics in Colombia.
Read moreAuteco Mobility introduced a new electric vehicle to Colombia's expanding zero-emission transportation portfolio: the e-bus.
Read moreWith substantial investments in solar parks, the department of Atlántico is leading Colombia's transition to renewable energy sources.
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Canary Media is a very good US-focused newsletter on renewable energy. The lead chart (from its website) shows the rapid decline in costs for “green energies” and posits that they will continue to fall while those of fossil fuels will at best remain flat.
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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 August, 2023. Here are the details.
Read moreRecently, the Colombian Association of Electric Power Distributors (Asocodis) issued a warning about a looming power outage in the country, citing deteriorating liquidity for energy supply companies. President Gustavo Petro responded by stating that the Ministry of Mines and Energy would propose changes to the tariff regime to ensure "fair rates."
Read moreEPM recently embarked on a pilot project aimed at generating renewable energy from its water supply networks.
Read moreAmat Zuluaga, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Basic Sciences, Andina Area University Foundation – Valledupar, wrote an opinion article about solar panels.
Read moreIn recent years, many countries across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have prioritized the integration of clean and low-carbon technologies into their energy landscapes.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro shared a new proposal for the country’s surging energy prices and collapsing public transport.
Read moreEnergy and mobility experts gathered to discuss their perspectives on Colombia's potential and opportunities in the energy transition.
Read moreThe Board of Directors of the Territorial Development Bank, Findeter, has given the green light for the creation of a direct credit line for electric companies.
Read moreRecent discussions in Colombia's energy and public utilities sector have been sparked by a letter from the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Asocodis).
Read moreThe National Mining Agency (ANM) published Agreement 01 of July 10th, 2023, establishing guidelines for the determination of critical minerals in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG) announced a resolution, 101 021 of 2023, extending the deadlines for pending activities related to the auction of Firm Energy Obligations (OEF).
Read moreThe Procurator General of Colombia has called on the Constitutional Court to repeal Decree 1085 of 2023, which declared an economic, social, and environmental state of emergency in the La Guajira department.
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