XM maps Colombia’s narrow path to avoiding blackouts in 2027

Environment, Regulation & Policy    May 7, 2026 1:33 PM

Grid operator XM has circulated an internal report, obtained by El Tiempo, laying out a detailed set of technical requirements for Colombia to navigate an anticipated strong El Niño event expected to develop toward the end of 2026 – a scenario the document warns could push the system "to operating levels that have never been seen before" and place reliable demand coverage at risk.

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