Alexandra Hernández, president of SER Colombia, sent a message to the government and the country.
Read moreAs Colombia intensifies its stance against coal exports, particularly to Israel, questions are emerging about the country’s long-term energy strategy and whether nuclear power could play a role in decarbonizing the economy.
Read moreAt the 15th edition of the Asomicrofinanzas Congress, key institutions in Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding to boost the adoption of solar energy among microenterprises, especially in underserved regions.
Read moreIn a striking comparison between classical mythology and modern energy policy, Aquiles Mercado, Vice President of Finance and Administration at Promigas, warned Colombia not to fall prey to seductive but impractical energy promises, what he calls “the siren song of environmental romanticism.”
Read moreThe Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, announced that it will introduce a new bill to reduce electricity tariffs on August 11, aiming to tackle widespread dissatisfaction with the current pricing model.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MineEnergia) announced the resumption of electricity exports generated by hydropower, marking a key shift after the country overcame a prolonged El Niño weather phenomenon and severe drought that pushed reservoir levels down to just 28% of capacity.
Read moreIn the industrial hub of Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, multinational packaging giant Smurfit Westrock is building its largest investment in Colombia to date a US$115.5M biomass boiler designed to significantly reduce the company’s environmental footprint and move toward cleaner energy production.
Read moreThe legal battle over the appointment of Jorge Carrillo as president of ISA (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) escalated, with Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) officially joining the lawsuit seeking to nullify his designation.
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Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the resumption of electricity exports generated by hydropower, following the end of what it described as “the most intense drought ever experienced” in the country.
Read moreAfter months of uncertainty due to last year’s severe drought, Colombia’s power sector has regained stability and even strength.
Read moreFrom humble beginnings in 1955 Medellín to becoming one of Colombia’s largest public utilities, EPM has woven a story of transformation, resilience, and innovation over its 70-year history.
Read moreAs part of its commitment to user safety and community well-being, Air-e, the electricity distribution company, is intensifying its educational campaigns to raise awareness about the risks associated with the misuse of electrical installations, both in homes and public spaces.
Read moreColombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) announced a draft decree for public consultation that introduces LASolar, a streamlined environmental license specifically designed for solar energy projects with capacities between 10 and 100 megawatts (MW).
Read moreGeothermal energy is emerging as one of Colombia’s most promising yet underutilized sources of renewable power. By harnessing heat from the Earth’s interior, particularly in volcanic or tectonically active regions, this technology offers a reliable and sustainable method of electricity generation.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced that the country hopes to resume electricity exports to Venezuela by the end of 2025, in a move that revives long-suspended energy ties between the two nations.
Read moreBrookfield Renewable announced a significant investment to increase its ownership in Colombian energy company Isagén, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country's energy sector.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA), a subsidiary of Grupo Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), announced a new Director of Corporate Procurement.
Read moreIn a push to modernize urban transport and promote sustainable energy use, Colombia's Ministry of Transport has unveiled a roadmap to implement Law 2486, which regulates and encourages the use of light electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters.
Read moreFor over three decades, Colombia has avoided massive blackouts, even as other countries have faced energy crises, price spikes, and power shortages.
Read moreSiemens is accelerating its commitment to Latin America as a central player in its global strategy for electrification and smart infrastructure.
Read moreTwelve years after making history with Colombia’s first wind farm, Jepirachi, EPM announced the suspension of a much larger follow-up initiative in La Guajira.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for Latin American businesses striving toward smarter utility consumption and more robust energy efficiency strategies, initiatives critical for reducing costs and protecting the planet.
Read moreColombia’s small hydropower sector, represented by the Center for Studies in Renewable Energy and Water (Ceera), has raised strong concerns over the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s (MinEnergia) proposed legislation to reform the country’s energy tariff system.
Read moreIn a bold speech that underscores his deep skepticism of traditional energy models, President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized Colombia's current energy structure, blaming what he called an “oligarchy of electric generation” for the country’s high energy costs.
Read moreAt the 3rd Congress on Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency, Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas, outlined Colombia's path to becoming a hydrogen leader in Latin America.
Read moreCarlos Arturo Cárdenas Guerra, President of the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM), raised serious concerns about the ongoing risk of energy and gas shortages in Colombia.
Read moreThe Comptroller General’s Office officially began comprehensive compliance audits targeting Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), focusing on large-scale renewable energy investments and public fund management.
Read moreIn response to intense rainfall and rising river levels in southeastern Boyacá, AES Colombia has increased controlled water discharges from La Esmeralda Reservoir to maintain safe and operational water levels.
Read moreThe Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, turned its attention to hydroelectric power companies, questioning high electricity prices despite full reservoirs.
Read moreColombian energy company Urrá announced significant progress in the construction of its Inti II solar project, which now stands at 65% completion.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced a significant new investment of CoP$1.0T (approximately US$260M) to accelerate the development of energy communities across the country.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for Latin American companies looking to optimize their utility consumption and cut costs through smart energy strategies.
Read moreIn the second quarter of 2025, 18 new projects entered commercial operation to bolster Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), as part of XM’s responsibilities in operational planning.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a major step forward in its energy transition strategy with the launch of a new geothermal energy project in the southern department of Nariño.
Read moreDespite its vast natural potential, Colombia continues to face significant hurdles in becoming a global leader in solar energy.
Read moreEnel Colombia strengthens its leadership in unregulated mrket with flexible sustainable solutions.
Read moreColombia’s renewable energy transition faces a critical test: only 13 out of 75 registered wind power projects are currently under evaluation or execution, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreIn a landmark move to diversify Colombia’s energy matrix, the government of President Gustavo Petro has officially authorized Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to move forward with geothermal exploration projects.
Read moreColombia’s largest solar project, Guayepo I & II, hailed as a major step in the country’s clean energy transition, is now mired in controversy and financial turmoil.
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Scary to think we are already deep into July and 2025 is more than half over. (Which means we are halfway through the quarter-century year. Sheesh!) XM updated its official publication of generation data, and we processed the daily numbers to estimate 1H25 demand. Here is where we are.
Read moreColombia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by incorporating 12 new power generation projects into commercial operation during the second quarter of 2025.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has taken a decisive step in Latin America’s climate action by announcing its ambitious roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) responded positively to comments from the country’s energy sector regarding the draft legislation aimed at reforming the current energy tariff model.
Read moreAs global crises mount and development financing shrinks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a powerful appeal to world leaders recently to “restart the engine of development” during the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Seville, Spain.
Read moreColombian fuel distributor Terpel has taken a significant step in its energy transition strategy by closing a deal to acquire a 26.6-megawatt (MW) solar plant.
Read moreThe construction of Colombia’s first solar-powered sports fields has reached 45% completion in the neighborhoods of Adelita de Char and Las Malvinas in Barranquilla.
Read moreDuring the launch of Colombia’s first geothermal energy project in the south of the country, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, confirmed the government’s intention to sell electricity to Venezuela, reviving an energy exchange that had been dormant for years.
Read moreA coalition of energy sector trade associations in Colombia has voiced strong concerns over a draft bill published by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), aimed at reforming the regulatory framework for electricity tariffs.
Read moreAs Colombia navigates a pivotal moment in its energy transformation and economic recovery, leading companies like Enel Colombia, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), and ISA are playing a decisive role in accelerating the energy transition.
Read moreIn a key move to improve the assignment of energy transmission capacity within Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN), the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) released a draft resolution for public consultation.
Read moreColombia may be on the brink of a serious energy crisis by 2026, according to early warnings by former congressman and presidential pre-candidate David Luna.
Read moreEnergy company Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, announced that electricity tariffs dropped by 17% during the first half of 2025 and have remained stable, thanks to strategic energy purchasing and favorable weather conditions.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, reported the behavior of energy demand in Colombia during May.
Read moreIn a controversial move, the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has put forth a resolution that would allocate public subsidy funds, originally intended to support low-income households' utility bills, towards the creation of community-based renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission of Colombia (CREG) formally initiated proceedings to evaluate a request that could lead to the division of the energy market currently operated by Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, in several areas of the Caribbean region.
Read moreResidents of southeastern neighborhoods in Montería, the capital of Córdoba, blocked the Planeta Rica–Montería highway in protest of continued electricity outages allegedly caused by power company Afinia.
Read moreIn a groundbreaking development for the energy sector, Colombia has confirmed the presence of white hydrogen, or natural hydrogen, in its subsoil, positioning the country as a pioneer in Latin America and one of only a few nations worldwide to identify this clean energy resource in natural underground conditions.
Read moreIn 2017, Norway set a bold goal: by 2025, all new cars sold would be electric. The European Union followed suit, setting its own deadline for 2030. However, the waning consumer demand and mounting pressure from automakers have already pushed that target to 2035. This shift reflects a deeper truth: the world may not be as ready to go electric as governments once hoped.
Read moreFor the first time, Colombia has a detailed scientific estimate of what it would cost to generate electricity using modern nuclear technology.
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The International Energy Agency, IEA, recently published a report on the biofuels opportunity with an emphasis on developing countries. We looked at the study from a Colombian perspective.
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In a welcome turn of events, Bogotá has begun July 2025 with encouraging news: the Chingaza system, the city’s main water supply source, has surpassed 80% of its storage capacity.
Read moreEcopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) has officially entered Colombia’s renewable energy construction scene by acquiring 100% of Wind Autogeneración S.A.S., owner of the 205 MW Windpeshi wind project in La Guajira.
Read moreThe energy supply for Colombia’s central regions, particularly Meta, Guaviare, and surrounding areas, is under serious threat due to prolonged delays in obtaining key environmental permits.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) called on the national government to thoroughly reassess recent regulatory changes that modify the country's scarcity price mechanism, warning that the reform is distorting market dynamics and undermining long-term stability in energy contracts.
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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 June, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreDuring the 27th Andesco Congress, companies gathered in dedicated “Knowledge Hub” sessions to present forward-looking solutions aimed at transforming Colombia’s public utilities sector, particularly in response to the ongoing energy crisis in the Caribbean region and the rest of the country.
Read moreThe 27th Andesco Congress recently concluded in Cartagena, leaving a roadmap filled with critical challenges and opportunities for Colombia's public services sector.
Read moreColombia’s 27th Andesco Congress, traditionally a gathering of the country’s key utility and energy players, turned into a political battleground after Energy and Mines Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma took aim at the event, accusing it of being overly dependent on public funds and functioning as a “political opposition platform.”
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As Colombia faces growing concerns over its natural gas supply, the president of Grupo de Energía de Bogotá (GEB), Juan Ricardo Ortega, is calling for urgent reforms in pricing, regulation, and long-term contracting.
Read moreThe low-emission hydrogen industry has the potential to generate up to US$300B in investments in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2050, according to a new report by the Latin American Energy Organization (Olade).
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced it will examine the possible elimination of the standby charge, a fee paid by all electricity users to ensure energy availability during critical conditions, such as droughts caused by El Niño.
Read moreAt the Andesco Congress, Colombia’s premier forum for public services and ICT, Minsait, a company of the Indra Group, introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence solution designed to prevent wildfires along electrical distribution networks.
Read moreIn a world facing an increasing demand for strategic minerals and urgent calls for climate action, one Colombian startup is taking a bold step toward both.
Read moreWhat was once touted as a milestone in Colombia’s energy transition has now become a desolate reminder of unfulfilled promises.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, made a bold and controversial statement: a “mafia” has infiltrated the process of assigning grid connection points for new energy projects.
Read moreIn a strong push toward energy efficiency and community well-being, Colombian energy company Air-e (under government intervention) has trained more than 105,000 users across the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira so far in 2025.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced a major investment to develop new hydropower generation projects.
Read moreDuring the 27th Congress of Andesco, the National Association of Public Services and Communications Companies, Judith de Buelvas, Chair of Andesco’s Board and CEO of Veolia Colombia and Panama, emphasized the relevance of technical dialogue and regulatory alignment to support Colombia’s energy and environmental transition.
Read moreAmid rising geopolitical tensions and looming inflationary pressures, Colombia is at a crossroads in its pursuit of a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Read moreBetween April and June 2025, Colombia’s railway development narrative has shifted from stalled hopes to visible traction—especially around implementation timelines, contract finalizations, and funding certainty. At least for some projects.
Read moreIn a major push toward energy transition and regional development, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, and the Governor of Cesar, Elvia Milena Sanjuán, have taken significant steps to launch the Upar Solar Park, an ambitious project poised to become one of the country’s largest solar energy initiatives.
Read moreAs Colombia's electricity demand steadily rises, the pressure to expand energy supply becomes more urgent.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft bill aiming to reduce electricity tariffs.
Read moreOn June 17, 2025, as evening approached Barranquilla, a sudden blackout plunged the city and surrounding municipalities into darkness. For over three hours, 184,000 users were left without power, triggering widespread outrage and economic losses estimated at CoP$23B. But for many, this was not just another outage, it was the visible tip of a crisis that has worsened under state intervention.
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