Colombia could unleash as much as 18 GW of non-conventional renewable energy, enough to cover the country’s power needs for over a decade, if environmental licensing processes and early-stage planning are streamlined, according to former UPME Director Adrián Correa.
Read moreThe crisis at Air-e shows no signs of abating. Despite government assurances of an ongoing strategy to secure power supply for its 1.3 million customers in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, the company has yet to finalize contracts with generators for 2026.
Read moreAt the Colombian Business Congress hosted by ANDI, the association’s President, Bruce Mac Master, issued a stark warning over the country’s energy outlook, persistent labor informality, and rising debt financing costs driven by waning investor confidence.
Read moreChilean renewable energy developer Verano Energy is setting its sights on Colombia, aiming to bring its Latin American solar expertise to the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreDuring energy sector transformation and economic recovery, several Colombian companies are taking the lead in making the country’s energy transition a reality.
Read moreCelsia President Ricardo Sierra announced the creation of a new international-focused company dedicated to energy efficiency solutions, with its official brand launch expected in September this year.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that it has proposed to energy sector unions the nomination of a woman to serve as commissioner at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreColombia’s Ministries of Labor, Mines, and Interior, along with the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, the Boyacá Governor’s Office, and local authorities, reached agreements that led to the lifting of protests in Santa María and surrounding municipalities.
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Celsia released its second-quarter and first-half 2025 financial results, reflecting a combination of lower revenues but stronger profitability.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) postponed the presentation of a bill aimed at reducing electricity tariffs, which seeks to promote “greater equity and fairness” in energy service costs. The initiative intends to lower electricity bills and remove additional charges for consumers.
Read moreChilean renewable energy firm Verano Energy has announced plans to open its first solar plant in Colombia during the first half of 2026, marking the start of a six-year expansion to build seven solar facilities nationwide.
Read moreWe have frequently complained that the Petro government’s near obsession with distributed solar is a marvelous solution to those currently off the grid or rural dwellers in single-family homes. But the idea is not workable for most Colombian families that live in multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Technology marches on, however, and there may be an answer to our criticism.
Read moreColombian businesses are consuming fewer public utilities, yet their bills continue to rise. This is the key finding from the latest analysis by scaleup Energy Master, which reviewed 30,634 corporate invoices for electricity, water, and gas across eight departments.
Read moreColombia’s mining sector is facing major challenges, prompting the National Association of Power Generators (Andeg) to stress the role of formal mining, at all scales, as a driver of the country’s energy security, employment, and regional economic growth.
Read moreRising energy costs, environmental awareness, and tax incentives are driving a solar revolution across Colombia’s Caribbean region. What was once an inaccessible investment more than a decade ago has now become a practical and increasingly popular alternative for households, shops, and industries.
Read moreWith the aim of securing CoP$158B in funding to normalize electricity service in underserved neighborhoods, the special agent of Air-e Intervenida submitted a proposal to Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to prevent the reassignment of resources from the Electric Grid Normalization Program (Prone).
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro is working to enable direct energy contracting as part of efforts to improve electricity service in the three departments served by Air-e, Colombia’s state-intervened utility.
Read moreThe department of Cesar could soon see the implementation of a differential operation model for electricity service, according to Ricardo José Arango Restrepo, general manager of Afinia.
Read moreColombia could become a global leader in green hydrogen production thanks to its clean energy mix, strategic location, and abundant renewable resources, according to Ramiro López-Ghio, the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) representative in Colombia.
Read moreIn a global landscape where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are increasingly important to investors, regulators, and consumers, Colombia has made notable strides in sustainable business practices.
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Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol Group, reported less-than-stellar financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
Read moreColombia’s Inspector General’s Office and the Comptroller General’s Office launched a joint investigation into the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) over concerns regarding delayed payments of energy and gas subsidies, as well as unresolved debt linked to the country’s “tariff option” scheme.
Read moreOver the past year, the Petro administration has pushed forward an ambitious energy transition agenda centered on sustainability, decentralization, and equitable access.
Read moreIn a strategic move to position Colombia as a regional leader in clean energy, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) hosted a high-level meeting with Minister Edwin Palma Egea, representatives of the hydrogen industry, and delegates from the European Union.
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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 July, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced the resignation of Lena Yanina Estrada from her post as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente).
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Announced a bold initiative to train at least 250,000 electricians as part of its Just Energy Transition plan, focusing on the rollout of solar energy projects in remote and underserved regions of the country.
Read moreIn a heated session of the Fifth Commission of the Colombian Senate, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, unveiled six major proposals to reform the Reliability Charge—a core mechanism of the Colombian electricity market that has long sparked controversy for the charges that appear on users’ bills.
Read moreAlexandra Hernández, President of SER Colombia, is clear: while progress has been made, time is running out. With energy demand growing at twice the rate of generation capacity, the risk of a shortfall by 2027 is real.
Read moreThe department of Atlántico in Colombia is preparing to host three major renewable energy projects that could add up to 1,500 megawatts to the National Interconnected System (SIN) within the next five years.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced a comprehensive audit into XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, following a request by Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma.
Read moreMany of you will see this article in our Thursday, August 7th, 2025 newsletter. Those based in Colombia may not until Friday because the August 7th is a holiday commemorating the Battle of Boyacá, a decisive blow in the war of liberation from the Spanish. It is also the day that, every four years, Colombia inaugurates a new president.
Read moreThe administration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro is preparing a legislative push to allow vertical integration within the national energy sector, an effort aimed at enabling companies like Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to operate across the entire electricity value chain, from generation to distribution.
Read moreColombia’s Office of the Inspector General announced tangible progress in efforts to unlock key energy infrastructure projects that had been delayed due to administrative and environmental bottlenecks, particularly in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced the construction of a Small Hydroelectric Plant (PCH) on the Río Tolo, located in the department of Chocó.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a review of the regulation defining the country’s electricity distribution areas, considering mounting evidence that the current structure is inflating electricity bills for low-income users in cities like Cali.
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Colombia’s energy demand rose by 4.53% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.
Read moreColombia's energy sector is approaching a breaking point, according to a stark warning from the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) formally requested oversight from the nation’s top control agencies for its flagship Energy Communities initiative.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), in partnership with Colombia’s Superior Council of the Judiciary, hosted its second academic session on Public Utilities and Human Rights in Riohacha, La Guajira, home to the strategic Colectora transmission project.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step toward its energy transition goals with the launch of the Copey–Cuestecitas power transmission line, now fully operational in La Guajira, northern Colombia.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is preparing a critical visit to XM, the operator of the country’s National Interconnected System and administrator of the electricity market.
Read moreEcuador is once again facing the specter of widespread power outages and Colombia could play a key role to face this situation.
Read moreIn the heart of northern Antioquia, where the mountains cradle the Cauca River, rises one of Colombia’s most formidable infrastructure endeavors: the Ituango Hydroelectric Project.
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