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.
Read moreThe Colombian government is ramping up its support for renewable energy, with a special focus on unlocking the stalled wind power sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Automotive Dealers (Aconauto) voiced its opposition to President Gustavo Petro’s proposal to impose a 10% tariff on electric bus imports.
Read moreIn a joint effort to ensure a reliable energy supply in Colombia’s Caribbean region, the Superintendency of Public Utilities (SuperServicios) announced that it is working closely with Nelson Javier Vásquez Torres, the special agent in charge of the state-intervened electricity provider Air-e.
Read moreIn a significant step toward modernizing its energy infrastructure, Colombia will begin enforcing new technical standards for residential electricity meters starting January 5, 2026.
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Enel Colombia reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, achieving significant milestones across financial, operational, and infrastructure development fronts, while continuing to lead Colombia and Central America’s energy transition.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding the alarm: the country is on track to face a serious electricity supply deficit by 2027, and action must be taken now.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is facing mounting pressure, and thermal power plants are stepping up as a critical backbone of reliability.
Read moreTetra Pak, the global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, announcing a bold target.
Read moreAlexandra 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.
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