The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is working on designing market mechanisms to ensure return on investment for offshore wind energy projects that obtain a Temporary Occupation Permit.
Read moreColombia has taken another significant step towards renewable energy with the inauguration of a new solar park in El Copey, Cesar.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced upcoming changes to his cabinet, with as many as seven ministries expected to see new leadership in the coming days. Among these is rumored to be the Ministry of Energy and Mines, currently led by Andrés Camacho.
Read moreIn line with its commitment to a fair and equitable energy transition, the Cartagena Refinery has significantly reduced its carbon footprint.
Read more
Enel officially commenced commercial operations of its Fundación and La Loma solar parks.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced new measures aimed at reducing energy tariffs through a collaboration between the Government and energy sector companies.
Read moreDaniel Isaza Bonnet, Vice President of Corporate Finance at ISA, announced his voluntary resignation effective July 18, 2024, to pursue new professional opportunities abroad.
Read moreAir-e called on the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) to investigate electricity generation companies for alleged "anti-competitive practices."
Read moreThe recent proposal by Colombia's Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) to establish a maximum price cap in the energy market has sparked considerable debate and concern among industry stakeholders.
Read moreIn recent days, President Gustavo Petro signalled a significant cabinet reshuffle, potentially affecting nearly half of his ministers.
Read moreCali, set to host the COP16 summit on October 21, faces mounting security challenges as violence intensifies in nearby areas, casting a shadow over one of Colombia's most significant international events of the year.
Read moreThe papers all say Andrés Camacho will soon leave his post of MinEnergia and even name his replacement. At the risk of President Gustavo Petro changing his – or Camacho’s – mind at the last minute, we reflect on the minister’s brief passage for the role.
Read moreColombia secured the fifth position in Latin America for its advancements in energy transition, following Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, and Uruguay, according to the latest Energy Transition Index (ETI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Read moreSpanish company Solarpack announced the inauguration of its La Unión solar park in Montería, Córdoba.
Read moreThe Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced the approval of new projects aimed at expanding the availability of electricity service across Colombia.
Read moreThe Controller General issued a report outlining significant challenges faced by the Colombian government's solar projects.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro and his government face an imminent deadline to permanently appoint expert commissioners to the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (Creg) after months of interim appointments.
Read moreCelsia is making significant strides in expanding its renewable energy and energy efficiency operations in Central America, particularly in the B2B segment.
Read moreThe Colombian government inaugurated three new energy communities in the department of Guainía, benefiting the indigenous reserves of Chatare, Carpintero, and El Venado.
Read moreMedellín is on the brink of a transformative endeavor that could redefine its approach to waste management while bolstering its energy independence and fiscal health.
Read moreCarlos Adrián Correa Flórez, Director of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), shared details about the government's ambitious plans for electric power transmission.
Read moreIn a recent report, councilman Juan David Quintero of Nuevo Liberalismo warned that Bogotá may face severe energy rationing by 2025 to prevent blackouts.
Read moreWith abundant wind and solar resources, Colombia is committed to decarbonizing its economy, and the Caribbean region is positioning itself as a hub for clean energy in the country.
Read moreCarlos Grateron, Technical Director of the National Federation of Biofuels (Fedebiocombustibles), declared that Colombia leads the world in carbon footprint reduction.
Read moreEPM unveiled the Tepuy Solar Park, marking the company's inaugural venture into large-scale solar energy generation.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, President of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), announced that the company is moving forward with an appeal to the National Authority for Environmental Licenses (ANLA) following the denial of critical aspects needed for the environmental license of the Colectora project.
Read moreHitachi Energy announced a substantial increase in its investment to boost energy transition.
Read moreRecoenergy, a program under the Grupo Retorna initiative of ANDI (National Business Association of Colombia), established a robust network of 79 Commercial Collection Points across Colombia.
Read moreThe Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) presented its economy and development report titled "Fair Energy Transition for Sustainable Development."
Read moreFollowing the closure of two of the largest coal mines in Cesar in 2021, Hilda Arrieta is left pondering the future, as La Loma, a district of El Paso with over 25,000 residents, offers employment primarily in mining.
Read moreACD Consultores, a small enterprise (MiPyme) based in Cartagena, received recognition from Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) at the 'Iconic Supplier with Inclusive Energy and SustainableTEC' event, notably excelling in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category.
Read more
Colombia’s carbon tax is a mere US$6 per ton of CO2equivalent, perhaps a useful source revenue but hardly a disincentive. What would an effective tax look like?
Read moreIn the southern department of Cauca, Colombia, a significant step towards sustainable energy has been initiated with the construction of the Granja Solar Las Marías.
Read moreCarlos Amaya, President of the National Federation of Departments (FND) and Governor of Boyacá, issued a call to President Petro's government.
Read moreJohn Maya, Manager of EPM, raised concerns about a potential energy shortage in Colombia soon, warning that the country faces a risk of energy rationing.
Read moreIn a significant step towards enhancing transportation technology and safety, the Ministry of Transport (MinTransporte) and the Swedish government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on smart mobility, aviation technologies, and road safety.
Read more
At the beginning of the year, the outlook for Colombia's reservoirs was bleak, prompting Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán to implement water rationing measures. However, this has changed in recent days.
Read moreThe Colombian government, alongside the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), recently hosted a seminar to unveil key adjustments to the offshore wind round.
Read moreThe Vision Caribe 2052 Forum, held in Montería, brought together key players from the public and private sectors to discuss critical issues related to the energy future of the Caribbean and the rest of the country, taking the pulse of new perspectives towards regional autonomy.
Read moreIn a recent forum titled "Building a Sustainable Country," financial experts gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding new investment models, with a particular focus on the environmental impact of businesses and the need for sustainable financial capital.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) presented a comprehensive roadmap for Colombia's energy transition, emphasizing gradual decarbonization and sustainable development.
Read moreThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) released the third edition of its Green Future Index 2023, an annual comparative ranking of 76 territories based on their ability to develop sustainable and low-carbon futures for their economies and societies.
Read moreThe Colombian energy market has been grappling with the need for a standardized mechanism for energy contract auctions, particularly for the regulated market serving households and small businesses. The aim is to achieve a fixed price, independent of the fluctuating daily prices of the energy exchange.
Read moreCelsia has successfully launched the first phase of an ambitious electric transmission project aimed at enhancing the energy infrastructure across three Colombian departments.
Read moreIn the latest expansion plan for energy generation through 2037, Colombia's Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) projects that the total installed capacity of the generation system will increase considerably in coming years.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) announced an important decision to advance with the Colectora Transmission Line project.
Read moreAn emergency unfolded in the rural area of Barbacoas, Nariño, where 15 individuals were injured following an explosion at a solar panel complex powering the internet network in the Imbangui hamlet.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft decree to amend Chapter 2, Title II, Part 2, Book 2 of Decree 1073 of 2015.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Maritime General Directorate (Dimar) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), will introduce a new proposal with regulatory modifications for the country's first Offshore Wind Energy Auction.
Read moreISA announced a strategic move aims to strengthen the company's risk management framework amid growing challenges in the energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, announced that upcoming energy bills will reflect tariff reductions due to the elimination of the Tariff Option.
Read moreReaders of our sister publication, Hydrocarbons Colombia, know the ANH well. The National Hydrocarbons Agency regulates the oil and gas business: high-level prospecting, assigning blocks, writing contracts with companies, policing those contracts, collecting royalties and other so-called “economic rights of the nation”. In his CREG-less vision of the future, President Gustavo Petro sees an expanded role for the ANH.
Read moreAES Colombia announced the suspension of operations at the Chivor Hydroelectric Plant in response to unprecedented flooding caused by intense and continuous rainfall in southeastern Boyacá.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the official inauguration of the H2-Diplo office, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to advance green hydrogen production.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) unveiled the details of its latest business move on the international stage.
Read moreIn a significant step towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, Alpina announced the launch of its first solar farm in Sopó, Colombia.
Read moreGabriel Melguizo, Acting President of ISA, elaborated on the company’s challenges and goals in this vital sector during the company’s knowledge and innovation sessions in Medellín.
Read moreThe meteorological phenomenon La Niña is set to return, bringing cooler temperatures following a period of El Niño, which, coupled with climate change, led to record heat levels in 2023.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) announced a significant measure to recognize the Cesar Governor's Office as a third-party intervenor in multiple national interest projects.
Read moreElectric mobility is a key part of Colombia's commitment to reducing emissions from transportation, which accounts for 12.5% of the country's CO2 emissions, according to the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente).
Read moreGovernor Eduardo Verano of the Atlantic Region, speaking at the ACP Sustainability Congress, outlined initiatives in renewable energy being spearheaded in the department, aiming for an energy transition with projects such as a port for green hydrogen and wind energy.
Read moreThe countries of the Andean Community (CAN)—Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—have taken a significant step towards establishing a regional electric market.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), in its session No. 131, approved a draft resolution for public consultation.
Read moreThe challenges in providing energy services on Colombia's Caribbean coast have long revolved around quality and the region's highest tariffs in the country. Afinia took on this challenge as the regional operator and is actively working to improve the service, offering recommendations to the government to achieve these improvements.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro emphasized the strong link between technology and the development of clean energy, asserting that the current technological advancements must be grounded in clean energy to ensure the planet's survival.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), the National Association of Public Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco), and the Territorial Development Finance Company (Findeter), presented the 10th Energy Efficiency Award in Colombia.
Read moreJohn Maya Salazar, General Manager of EPM, revealed the company's new plans to use hydrogen in cooking across Colombia for food preparation during the Hombro a Hombro panel discussion at the Innovation Land Summit 2024, organized by ANDI.
Read moreThe Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Omar Prías, expressed his concern over the normal functioning of the entity due to the lack of formal appointments of expert commissioners by President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreWith the issuance of Resolution CREG 101-043 on April 25, 2024, the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) anticipates a significant increase in applications for tax incentives related to demand response initiatives.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro Urrego swore-in Luis Gilberto Murillo Urrutia as Colombia’s new Foreign Minister, assigning him the critical task of creating an interconnected electric energy network to help the US transition towards a decarbonized economy.
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro is gearing up to introduce a significant reform to public services in the upcoming legislative session, which begins on July 20.
Read more
El Niño made it clear that Colombia needs more, non-hydro, generating capacity as climate change increases the risk of drought. Government policy and good environmental stewardship say that will not be thermal. But if the answer says “other nature-based renewables” then the country risks trading one type of variability for another. We looked at XM data from 2023 to see what we could learn.
Read moreGreenYellow inaugurated the Coveñas Solar Park at Ocensa's hydrocarbons transport terminal, a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).
Read moreThe Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MinCiencias), in collaboration with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), launched a new program to bolster the development of the country's energy sector.
Read moreLa Guajira, one of Colombia's most diverse regions, is a paradox of cultural richness and significant unmet needs.
Read moreSusana Muhamad, Colombia's Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), met with countries that have pledged to the treaty on non-proliferation of fossil fuels.
Read more
Colombia's journey toward energy recovery continues as its reservoir levels, once perilously low at 28.5%, steadily climb.
Read moreColombia signed the ‘Zero Emission Vehicles Declaration,’ committing to accelerate the transition to zero-emission cars, SUVs, and light trucks (vehicles with a gross weight of less than 3,500 kg).
Read moreOrlando Velandia, president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), confirmed the agency's plans to advance renewable energy efforts, focusing on the potential of white (naturally occurring) hydrogen in Colombia.
Read moreIn Bogotá, transportation trends have shifted dramatically in recent years.
Read more