In March 2025, Colombia’s wholesale electricity market experienced a significant price decline.
Read moreA legal challenge has been filed before Colombia’s State Council, seeking the provisional suspension of Resolution 101 066 issued on November 18, 2024, by the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Board of Directors of the Hydrogen Colombia Association announced that Mónica Gasca will step down as President of the association, effective June 6, 2025.
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April showers allowed XM to continue to use hydro but still see reservoir levels rise. Updating our fundamental daily-data charts on generation and reservoirs.
Read moreAs Colombia advances in its commitment to a cleaner energy future, labor leaders in the mining and energy sectors are sounding the alarm about the social costs of this transformation.
Read moreSince November, Colombian electricity distributor Air-e has stopped paying its debts to power generators.
Read moreNearly three years into President Gustavo Petro’s administration, the much-anticipated public services reform remains absent from Colombia’s congressional agenda.
Read moreAfter nearly four decades in the tech industry, William Corredor, CEO and founder of Open Intelligence, knows a thing or two about the essential nature of public utilities. His company, a Colombian software firm with a 38-year history, specializes in solutions for customer service, billing, collections, work orders, installations, and maintenance in public utilities.
Read moreBancóldex, in collaboration with the National Infrastructure Development Fund (Fondes), has launched the 'Energía Solar se Reactiva' program to support Colombia’s energy transition and the expansion of solar energy projects.
Read moreIn recent weeks, global markets have been rattled by a new wave of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a fresh commercial war that could have significant consequences for multiple industries, including renewable energy.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) announced the expansion of its 'Colombia Solar for Popular Economies' program, aiming to benefit nearly 1,000 small businesses across the country.
Read more2024 has officially become the hottest year on record, with global average temperatures rising by 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels—surpassing the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target well before the 2030 deadline. This alarming development underscores the urgent need for bold action, as reiterated during COP16 in Cali, COP29 in Baku, and the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Read moreA legal challenge has been filed before Colombia’s Council of State seeking the temporary suspension of Resolution 101 066 of November 18, 2024, issued by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, is in the final stages of building its first wind power plant in Colombia: the Carreto Wind Farm, located in the coastal department of Atlántico. This marks a major milestone for the company and Colombia’s growing push for renewable energy.
Read moreManuel Peña Suárez, an electrical engineer with a master’s degree in economics, has been appointed as the acting director of Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), replacing Carlos Adrián Correa.
Read moreBogotá’s public transportation system is taking a major leap toward sustainability with the addition of 269 fully electric buses set to begin operations by late 2025.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, has taken a major step toward its goal of reaching 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy in operation in Colombia by 2027.
Read moreAfter nearly three years of slow progress, Colombia’s energy communities program is finally starting to take shape, though not without criticism.
Read moreFrom the United Nations headquarters in New York, Lena Estrada Añokazi, Colombia’s Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), issued a global call to strengthen the role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the climate crisis.
Read moreA sweeping energy theft operation has been exposed across the Colombian departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, where electricity provider Air-e has launched a series of technical interventions to dismantle illegal connections and manipulated meters.
Read moreDuring the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Ricardo Roa Barragán announced the detailed roadmap for the company’s Pacific Coast regasification project, which will allow Colombia to import natural gas through a new terminal located in Buga, Valle del Cauca.
Read moreElectric vehicles are widely praised for their environmental benefits. They operate silently, produce no direct emissions, and enjoy numerous tax incentives from governments around the world. However, a recent joint study conducted by the University of Auckland and Xiamen University challenges the popular belief that electric cars are always a greener choice.
Read moreColombia's renewable hydrogen production capacity has seen a dramatic increase, multiplying twelvefold in just one year to reach 416 tons annually.
Read morePalma and Petro. Petro and Palma. The (not so) new Energy Minister Edwin Palma comes from Ecopetrol with a stint as Vice Minister of Labor and, more recently, as the “intervenor” in beleaguered Caribbean power distributor, Air-e. If he learned anything from these experiences, he seems have suppressed it to follow President Gustavo Petro’s whims. We will all suffer a black eye for the consequences.
Read moreThe government appointed Karen Schutt Esmeral as its new Deputy Minister of Energy, marking a significant leadership change within the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreSustainable mobility continues to gain traction in Colombia, driven by growing consumer interest in reducing CO₂ emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing urban life quality. This trend has also spurred innovation in the automotive and technology sectors.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, addressed the severe financial crisis facing the electricity provider Air-e, which operates in the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreGreenYellow Colombia officially announced the appointment of a new CEO.
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The energy sector in Colombia remains under scrutiny as several companies post electricity rates significantly above the national average.
Read moreDespite recent statements by President Gustavo Petro suggesting that natural gas prices should remain low, Ricardo Roa Barragán, President of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), delivered a more sobering message.
Read moreEduardo Verano de la Rosa, Governor of the Atlántico department and president of the Caribbean Administrative and Planning Region (RAP Caribe), raised alarm bells over Colombia’s energy security.
Read moreIn a critical move to avert further strain on Colombia’s electricity sector, the national government has pledged to disburse CoP$400B (approx. US$100M) to partially pay off the mounting energy subsidy debt owed to distribution companies.
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Electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean rose by 5.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by increased energy access and growing electrification in industries, according to Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE).
Read moreIn southern Colombia, the city of Tumaco closed 2024 by launching a local energy community powered by solar panels. The goal is a fairer energy and social transition. Interestingly, residents there are mirroring steps taken in Guzmán, Spain, where homes, a hotel, and even a blacksmith shop share a collective self-consumption solar system under the motto: “Energy by the people, for the people.”
Read moreThe tension between the Colombian government and the energy sector continues to rise, as new regulatory measures introduced by the administration of President Gustavo Petro clash with the realities of a strained electrical system.
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As part of Colombia’s commitment to a Just Energy Transition, the national government launched an innovative initiative in Providencia.
Read moreColombia’s renewable energy future could be at risk due to recent regulatory changes that, according to the Center for Renewable Energy and Water Studies (CEERA), are creating uncertainty and discouraging investment, especially for small hydroelectric plants (PCH), independent generators, and other unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreColombia has made significant strides in boosting its unconventional renewable energy capacity, increasing its share of total electric generation from 2% to 10% in just a few years.
Read moreU.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves are sending ripples through Latin America’s energy sector, with potential impacts that range from reduced investments to trade disruptions and volatile oil prices.
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For the end of the first quarter of 2025, we updated our XM database which contains the key monthly indicators of power demand and supply. We have noted previously that the generation matrix was turning back to hydro, no doubt for cost reasons, but perhaps too soon to maintain reservoir levels.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has taken a significant step in Colombia’s energy transition by signing a Framework Investment Agreement (AMI) with AES Colombia to develop the Jemeiwaa Ka’I wind cluster, a strategic renewable energy project located in La Guajira.
Read moreAs Colombia races toward its carbon neutrality goals for 2050, the winds of La Guajira remain a tantalizing but largely untapped resource.
Read moreColombia’s energy and gas sector calls for institutional respect, long-term planning, and financial stability amid mounting pressure from the government.
Read moreThe global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, led by the rapid expansion of renewable energy. This shift is driven by the urgent need for sustainability, the rise of digitalization, the growth of electric mobility, and the emergence of new business models.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) responded firmly to recent statements by Energy Minister Edwin Palma, who questioned how electricity prices are set in Colombia’s energy exchange.
Read moreColombia's Superintendence of Public Utilities (SSPD) launched a comprehensive evaluation of Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, following the company’s controversial proposal to implement electricity rationing in Caribbean communities with low bill payment rates.
Read moreIn a nationally televised cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveiled a new proposal aimed at reducing electricity bills—particularly for low-income households—by financing solar panel installations through future budget commitments.
Read moreColombia has taken a significant step toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy future.
Read moreColombia is facing one of its most severe energy crises in decades. With over 68% of its electricity generation relying on hydropower, the country was hit hard in 2024 when reservoir levels dropped to just below 50% of their capacity.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has unveiled an ambitious portfolio of strategic projects to be financed through “vigencias futuras,” a mechanism that allows future government budgets to guarantee funding without disrupting current spending.
Read moreColombia could be heading toward serious energy shortages and even blackouts if it fails to increase its firm energy capacity, according to a stark warning issued by XM, the operator of the country’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the wholesale electricity market.
Read moreDuring a cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, alongside Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma, unveiled measures to restructure the country's energy tariff system to reduce costs.
Read moreAt the Focalizando Córdoba forum hosted by the Caribbean Energy Power Alliance, Hedmer Berrío, Director of Project Construction at Isagen, highlighted critical challenges facing Colombia’s energy sector—particularly in the Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a strategic move to diversify its energy portfolio and accelerate its transition toward cleaner energy sources, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) received regulatory approval from Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) to acquire the Windpeshi wind power project from Enel Colombia.
Read moreIn a significant move toward diversifying Colombia’s energy matrix, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution that will regulate the allocation of areas for the evaluation, exploration, and development of white hydrogen, also known as geological hydrogen.
Read moreColombia's public utilities sector is facing a financial crisis as the government delays payments on energy and gas subsidies, warns the National Association of Public Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco).
Read moreIn a recent post on social media platform X, President Gustavo Petro proposed an ambitious national initiative to fully electrify public transportation systems in Colombia’s major cities, with a special focus on Bogotá.
Read moreColombia took a major step back in its clean energy ambitions with the definitive cancellation of two key wind farms, Alpha and Beta.
Read moreIn an announcement that sent a jolt through Colombia’s energy sector, President Gustavo Petro said that the government will forcibly intervene in the electricity market, accusing power generators of overcharging and exploiting the system.
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Just as we made our last check for the quarterly roundup of rail transport-related articles, MinTransporte announced a winner for the country’s first PPP (Public Private Partnership) for the core rail line up the Magdalena River.
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The Second World Health Organization (WHO) Conference on Air Quality and Health concluded in Cartagena, Colombia, with new global commitments aimed at tackling the harmful impacts of air pollution.
Read moreThe effectiveness and transparency of Colombia’s energy subsidies are at risk due to inadequate systems and lack of proper oversight, according to a recent report by the Comptroller General, Carlos Hernán Rodríguez Becerra.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) published a draft resolution proposing transitional guidelines to safeguard investments in electricity generation projects.
Read moreEnergy sector organizations are sounding the alarm over a growing threat to the electricity supply in Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Colombian government is taking a significant step toward modernizing its energy infrastructure by introducing new regulations to support battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Read moreAs data center demand continues to surge across Latin America, Colombia is emerging as a promising but complex market.
Read moreSwedish aerospace company Saab is leading a major transformation in Colombia’s air defense capabilities with the proposed replacement of its aging fleet of Kfir fighter jets. But beyond the defense aspect, Saab’s offer includes a powerful promise: to turn a billion-dollar military deal into a long-term driver of sustainable development through industrial cooperation and a robust offset program.
Read moreThe city of Montería became the stage for an important national conversation about Colombia’s energy future.
Read moreCompetition in both generation and commercialization led to the establishment of a regulatory framework that attracted foreign capital, further strengthening the SIN. However, in recent years, the electric sector has been experiencing one of its most uncertain periods.
Read moreIn Puerto Brisa, La Guajira, what was once envisioned as Colombia’s most ambitious wind energy project now lies in ruins.
Read moreMartha Libia Castaño, who became the new manager in August of last year. Chec is a subsidiary of EPM Group.
Read moreIn Antioquia, several companies are betting on clean energy to contribute to environmental sustainability and enhance their operational efficiency.
Read moreThe National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) granted environmental approval to the 200-megawatt La Orquídea Solar Park, developed by La Orquidea Solar.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) decided to shelve the resolution proposing a lower scarcity price adjustment, setting it at CoP$540/kWh (CREG 701 080 of 2025).
Read moreEnergy company Afinia, which operates across several departments in Colombia’s Caribbean region, has announced planned power rationing due to low revenue collection and significant financial losses.
Read moreThe General Assembly of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) approved the distribution of a total of CoP$2.1T to the company’s shareholders in 2025.
Read moreColombian electricity generator Celsia announced its investment plan for this year.
Read moreThe arrival of Edwin Palma as Colombia’s new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has triggered a massive reshuffle within the ministry and its affiliated entities. While changes were expected, the scale of the shake-up has surpassed initial predictions.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro proposed a plan for the national government to purchase diesel buses from major cities, including Bogotá, through financial mechanisms known as Confis.
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In Bogotá, we seem to get a tropical downpour every afternoon. At various times, rural areas have been isolated by landslides caused by saturated earth. But you have to squint at the above graph to see an increase in reservoir levels right at the far right hand side of the chart, something from the last few days, and so maybe a blip. Why?
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Natalia Gutiérrez, President of Acolgen, recently addressed concerns about Colombia’s energy security and the looming risk of a blackout.
Read moreAt the Colombia Energy Transition Summit 2025, Ismael Campillo, Sales Director for South America at Mitsubishi Power Aero, outlined the company’s vision for the future of energy generation in Colombia and its strategies to support the diversification of the country's energy matrix.
Read moreCelsia held its General Shareholders' Meeting at Plaza Mayor Medellín. During the meeting, the company shared updates on its business segments, growth strategy, and the underlying value of its shares based on recent evaluations.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed a sweeping global initiative, likening it to a Marshall Plan, aimed at addressing climate change through the reduction of global debt.
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