Felipe de Gamboa, the country manager of EDPR for Colombia, discussed the ongoing efforts and issues related to the Alpha and Beta projects.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has once again postponed the timeline for the qualification stage of interested parties for offshore wind energy.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergja) is pushing for changes to the rules governing energy self-generation and marginal production, as well as green hydrogen, aiming to make these sectors more competitive.
Read moreDue to the challenging situation Colombia faced with the El Niño phenomenon, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), issued two regulations that will raise energy tariffs.
Read moreAlejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), issued a warning, about a significant energy shortfall anticipated for Colombia in 2025 and 2026.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon placed Colombia's energy and mining sector in a precarious situation regarding energy generation.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution outlining the criteria and minimum requirements for the construction of electricity and gas projects under the "Work for Taxes" mechanism.
Read moreAn analysis by the National Association of Financial Institutions (Anif) revealed a significant impact of energy price hikes on Colombia's Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, delved into Colombia's strides toward energy transition, underlining the significance of community participation.
Read moreDirector of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Omar Prias, recently highlighted concrete measures being implemented to promote energy transition and encourage active user participation in the market.
Read moreEDP Renewables is currently constructing the Alpha and Beta wind farms in La Guajira, which, with a combined installed capacity of 504MW, will be the largest in Colombia.
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Now that El Niño fades in the rearview mirror (really?) questions arise about the next climate event and whether Colombia has enough of a pipeline for new capacity to handle it.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) issued a warning that Colombia could face an energy deficit by the end of 2028.
Read moreXM, the operator of the national energy market, talked about the influence of El Niño phenomenon on the energy prices during April this year.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), recently participated in the 55th-anniversary celebration of the Andean Community (CAN) held in Lima, Peru.
Read moreIn a bid to combat climate change, the Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro is aiming to boost the use of electric taxis. This ambitious initiative, however, will require significant financial resources.
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Recent weather patterns, including increased rainfall and a weakening El Niño phenomenon, have positively impacted Colombia's energy reservoirs.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) awarded Celsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, the contract to construct the second Cerromatoso-Sahagún-Chinú circuit.
Read moreIn a significant event aimed at tackling the challenges of the energy transition, ISA and its subsidiaries across six countries convened over 500 employees and global experts to discuss and propose solutions.
Read moreIn the town of Carraipía, La Guajira, approximately 2,300 residents have taken drastic measures in response to increased electricity tariffs imposed by Air-e, the company responsible for providing electric power.
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On May 30, Colombia will host the 'GlobalHydro Forum: Energy Transition with Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHP) – Innovation and Digitalization,' bringing together experts and leaders from the global energy sector to promote sustainable hydroelectric energy development, with a special focus on Colombia.
Read moreDespite the abundance of solar energy reaching Earth, only a meager 15% of it is harnessed by the global population.
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of EPM, is experiencing significant financial challenges.
Read morePostobón, a leading beverage company in Colombia, announced significant investments in sustainability initiatives.
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Coal played a crucial role in preventing a blackout in Colombia, according to statements from Fenalcarbón and Andeg.
Read moreCarlos Adrián Correa, Director of the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME), indicated that Colombia is not on track to meet its decarbonization goals set for 2030 and 2050.
Read moreRecently, the Colombian government officially declared the end of the El Niño phenomenon, which had posed significant risks due to water shortages, including the potential for energy rationing. Despite this, the low water levels in reservoirs have already impacted the energy tariffs consumers are currently facing.
Read moreIn a joint effort between the government and the mayors of the Cesar department, a proposal has been put forward to create an "agro-energy district" within the so-called "Corridor of Life."
Read moreIn Villa Rica, Cauca, a significant step towards sustainable energy was taken with the inauguration of a solar farm at one of Harinera del Valle’s plants.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), launched the first Educational Energy Communities as part of the National Strategy for Energy Communities.
Read moreEsenttia, a subsidiary of the Ecopetrol Group, inaugurated its first plastic resin recycling plant in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.
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Our recent article about the viability of renewable energy investments leaned heavily on Levelized Cost of Energy or LCOE and, coincidentally, the Energy Institute (EI) updated its LCOE estimates for a range of technologies. For comparison and for local flavor, we found the UPME LCOE’s on the website (with some questions pending) and the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) estimates.
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The Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) announced its operational and financial performance for 1Q24.
Read moreColombia is making significant strides in adopting electric buses, with a fleet of 1,590 electric buses out of a total of approximately 13,890 buses, according to a study by E-Bus Radar.
Read moreEPM announced a significant investment of CoP$70B to expand and modernize the electric infrastructure in the Eastern Antioquia region.
Read moreThe Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) launched a hybrid power generation plant in Casuarito, a district of Puerto Carreño in Vichada.
Read moreColombia's renewable energy landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, with solar power emerging as a key player.
Read moreTensions escalated during the recent meeting of the technical committee for tariff reduction in the Caribbean region due to diverging positions between the government of President Gustavo Petro and other stakeholders, hindering any agreement among the parties involved.
Read moreFinance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has announced that the government will allocate resources to start paying the tariff option.
Read moreHidroituango stands as one of the nation's most significant energy generation projects to date, currently supplying 8% of the country's energy consumption.
Read moreThe Unit of Mining and Energy Planning (UPME) continues its efforts to expand connections to Colombia's national electrical grid.
Read moreA tender aims to strengthen the development of the Colombian energy sector through the financing of R&D projects that contribute to the generation of new geoscientific and technological knowledge.
Read moreThe market for electric vehicles in Latin America and the Caribbean has been eagerly awaiting a boom in local markets, despite efforts by fuel retailing companies to bring that moment closer.
Read moreBarranquilla recently hosted the "Seventh Latam Renewables Meeting and Fair," where experts discussed the sector's challenges and opportunities for 2024.
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With May came a rainy period that began to replenish the water levels in reservoirs; however, experts believe there is still a long way to go to return to normal levels.
Read moreBarranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char, President Gustavo Petro, and Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco held a meeting at the Naval Base in the capital of Atlántico, discussing various topics including renewable energy and healthcare for Barranquilleros.
Read moreBanco de Bogotá calculated the economic cost of one hour of electricity rationing.
Read moreBia Energy joined forces with entrepreneurship mentor Endeavor to monitor energy consumption variables.
Read moreAs the El Niño phenomenon gradually recedes, Colombia's electric generation companies navigated through critical moments amidst looming energy rationing concerns.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) unveiled its ambitious transition plan towards a more sustainable energy future, signaling its commitment to lead the charge in energy diversification across the Americas.
Read moreJohn Maya Salazar, the manager of EPM, sent a letter to the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, requesting a meeting to address an urgent matter.
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Time for an update on the green (and other hued low-emission) hydrogen opportunity in Colombia. We look at that changing rainbow from a global perspective, report on some short-term challenges in the country with hydrogen-based transportation and reflect on the government’s efforts to put green H2 production at the center of its industrial strategy.
Read moreDuring the Sixth XM Forum, Colombia's Deputy Minister of Energy, Javier Campillo, announced the timeline for achieving the government's goal of fully integrating 6 gigawatts (GW) of unconventional renewable energies into the country's energy matrix.
Read moreThe Colombian Government announced a potentially game-changing move to alleviate the burden of high energy tariffs for users in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho Morales, was summoned by President Gustavo Petro for a "talking to" regarding his performance as head of one of the country's most important ministries.
Read moreIrene Vélez, former Minister of Mines and Energy during President Gustavo Petro's administration until July 2023, is set to be sworn in as the consul of Colombia in London.
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Celsia, energy company of the Argos Group, reported its results for the first quarter of this year.
Read moreIn the vast expanse between Sincelejo and San Benito Abad lies a beacon of progress: an electrification project illuminating the rural communities of Sucre, Colombia.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is considering its potential direct participation in the country's first offshore wind energy auction.
Read moreAndrés Camacho, Minister of Mines and Energy, shed light on the government's energy policies under President Gustavo Petro, emphasizing the transition towards renewable energy sources and tariff-related issues.
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The EPM Group reported its results in the first quarter of 2024. Here are the details.
Read moreISA announced that its new projects acquired in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to CoP$1.3T.
Read moreIn the race towards a more sustainable energy future, blue hydrogen emerged as a protagonist with immense potential.
Read moreThe State Council issued yet another call to President Gustavo Petro to proceed with the appointment, "as soon as possible," of the six commissioners still missing from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreEnel Colombia announced its progress in the 2024 investment plan with resources of over CoP$350B.
Read moreXM, the operator of Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, confirmed additional firm energy commitments for the period 2027 - 2028.
Read moreThe resumption of energy exports to Ecuador has raised eyebrows in Colombia, particularly among energy consumer groups like Asoenergía.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá S.A. ESP (GEB) announced the president and vice president of the Board of Directors, elected for the period 2024 - 2026.
Read moreColombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, extended an invitation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the development of clean energy projects in La Guajira, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen.
Read moreEPM's endeavor into hydrogen production is poised to double its revenue, as the company diversifies its service portfolio with the exploration and manufacture of green hydrogen.
Read moreEnvironmental licenses remain a significant obstacle for various energy projects in Colombia, posing challenges for the industry and its stakeholders and becoming a major cause of delays, ultimately jeopardizing the country's energy security.
Read moreAt the end of February, we wrote about the importance of storage for highly variable renewable energy sources especially solar whose efficiency depends on latitude, location and sun’s angle to generate energy. And we noted the importance of finding greener solutions than the existing lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries to do this. In the meantime, we found a company in Panama selling a supercapacitor-based storage solution that meets these challenges.
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As reservoir levels slowly rebound from historic lows due to drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, Colombia's energy landscape sees a shift.
Read moreSchrader Camargo announced that it will be responsible for constructing what is considered Colombia's second largest solar plant.
Read moreThe pursuit of energy self-sufficiency and environmental preservation stands as top priorities on Colombia's agenda. In this light, the first round for the allocation of blocks for offshore wind energy generation has sparked deep national and international interest.
Read moreEcuador's Acting Minister of Energy and Mines, Roberto Luque, announced the suspension of an electrical interconnection between Ecuador and Colombia amid the halt of exports of this nature between the two countries. This interruption in electrical exchange was justified by the low levels of reservoirs in both Colombia and Ecuador. However, service was recently reestablished.
Read moreColombia emerges as a potential leader in the global energy transition, leveraging its abundant natural resources.
Read moreFormer ministers and experts issued a strong rebuke against recent remarks made by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, concerning the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) announced that, due to recent changes in weather conditions, the program incentivizing efficient energy use by consumers is being terminated prematurely.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) officially opened a solar power plant in the rural area of Puerto Cachicamo, located in the municipality of San José del Guaviare, Guaviare.
Read moreIn a recent interview, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, responded to industry criticisms regarding the handling of the energy crisis, asserting that the government has been actively involved for over a year.
Read moreIn the heart of Colombia's Atlántico department lies the Bosques de Bolívar Solar Farm, a green energy generation project set to contribute 100MW to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreIn a significant move towards promoting sustainable and efficient transportation models, the Colombian government recently announced decree 0510 of 2024.
Read moreIn the journey towards energy transition with alternative sources, encouraging achievements reflect a growing global awareness of the issue.
Read moreAs Colombia strides towards carbon neutrality by 2050, the journey towards environmental sustainability has become a collective effort, with various sectors making significant contributions.
Read moreScotiabank announced acall for proposals for the Net-Zero Research Fund across the countries where it operates.
Read moreThe outlook for renewable energy in Colombia is promising, as it reflects a significant proportion of these alternatives, signaling a commitment to transitioning towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy system.
Read moreThe government is spearheading a fair, sustainable, and gradual energy transition for Colombia, aiming to ensure the country's energy sovereignty, access to energy, and clear actions to tackle climate change.
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Energy prices in Colombia have been a major concern recently, but there's good news on the horizon. According to XM, the entity responsible for managing the country's electricity market, there has been a significant drop in energy costs, particularly in the spot market.
Read moreUnergy and Solenium launched Colombia's first open solar energy laboratory, aiming to spearhead the renewable energy transition through technology, innovation, research, development, and experimentation in the energy sector.
Read moreThe urgency for Colombia to accelerate its energy transition and decarbonize its economy has been a topic of much discussion. This transition involves the implementation of projects utilizing unconventional renewable energy sources. Despite delays in these initiatives, a significant milestone has been reached this year.
Read moreWe return to the book The Price is Wrong by Brett Christophers to look at his conclusions and recommendations as well as the implications for Colombia and President Gustavo Petro’s policies.
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