The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has taken a significant step in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition by preliminarily qualifying eight companies for its first Offshore Wind Energy Round.
Read moreThe International Arbitration Tribunal exonerated the CCC Ituango Consortium, responsible for constructing the Hidroituango hydroelectric project, from liability in the collapse of the auxiliary diversion tunnel in April 2018.
Read moreColombia's renewable energy sector continues to expand, with a significant milestone reached in August 2024 when the country achieved an installed capacity of 452 MW in self-generation and mini-farm projects, according to the Colombian Renewable Energy Association (SER).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled a complementary annex to its Transmission Expansion Plan 2022–2036, outlining a significant portfolio of projects.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) is positioning itself to seize potential acquisition opportunities in 2025, which could influence its financial strategies, including the possibility of tapping into capital markets.
Read moreEmcali, the public services company serving southwestern Colombia, is actively exploring ways to diversify its business portfolio by entering the energy generation market.
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With nearly a kilometer of elevated infrastructure complete, Bogotá’s long-delayed metro might actually be built. This and other stories in our quarterly update of rail and public transportation news in Colombia.
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Amid concerns about Colombia's energy security raised by the Office of the Comptroller General, the Center for Renewable Energy and Water Studies (Ceera) emphasized the vital role of Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs).
Read moreEnel Colombia, through its Enel Green Power division, has officially launched Guayepo I & II, the largest centralized solar park in South America and a milestone for Colombia's energy transition.
Read moreA recent report by Fenalco and Andi has revealed an impressive milestone in Colombia's automotive market: an electric vehicle has climbed the ranks to become one of the country's best-selling cars in November 2024.
Read moreColombia's solar energy sector is surging, achieving remarkable growth with over 1,900 MW of renewable capacity now operational, largely driven by solar power projects. However, the progress in wind energy lags significantly.
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In late October 2023, we published a map of charging stations in the immediate vicinity of Bogota. The above map shows approximately the same area. What has changed?
Read moreRenewable energy is on the rise in Colombia, signaling a shift towards a more diversified and sustainable energy matrix.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector recently discussed the complex journey of Colombia’s energy transition during a forum organized by Cambio. HCC attended the event and here is a summary of the meeting.
Read moreEdwin Palma, intervention agent for Air-e, sparked controversy among thousands of users in Barranquilla after announcing a rate increase for electricity in December while simultaneously updating worker salaries.
Read moreEnel Colombia surpassed a significant milestone of 1,000 self-generation clients, with 376 located in Bogotá and 657 in Cundinamarca.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Agency for Territorial Renewal (ART) formalized an agreement to promote a Just Energy Transition in the Middle and Lower San Juan and Lower Calima regions of Colombia.
Read moreAir-e announced the payment of CoP$78B to cover October's energy costs.
Read moreThe Chambers of Commerce and committees of the Caribbean have presented five key proposals to the national government to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in the region.
Read moreEPM successfully installed a solar energy system at the La Flor Ranchería in Alta Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreHidroituango, one of Colombia's most significant infrastructure projects, is aimed at supplying nearly 17% of the country's electricity demand.
Read moreMore than 200 participants, including representatives from indigenous, Afro-Colombian, Rrom, and raizal communities, gathered in La Guajira to discuss and enhance the mechanisms of prior consultation in Colombia.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard by the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), a program of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Colombia’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture as its reliance on hydropower and fossil fuels exposes the country to significant vulnerabilities.
Read moreIn response to concerns raised by the community following President Gustavo Petro's October announcement about a potential hydroelectric project in the Micay Canyon region of Cauca, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified the status of the initiative.
Read moreThe Colombian government introduced a groundbreaking reform in the energy sector through Resolution CREG 101 066 of 2024.
Read moreThe development of renewable energy projects, especially solar power, has become crucial for Colombia’s energy diversification and sustainability goals. However, delays in permits and infrastructure have hindered progress, affecting the country’s ability to meet its energy demands effectively.
Read moreLibero Copper, a company specializing in the exploration of strategic minerals such as copper, is emerging as a key ally in Colombia's energy transition efforts.
Read moreProtests are ongoing in the rural areas of Mesitas del Colegio, Cundinamarca, as local residents continue to block access to Enel’s Darío Valencia and El Paraíso hydroelectric plants.
Read moreDuring the Caribbean Business Summit, Córdoba Governor Erasmo Zuleta Bechara called attention to high electricity tariffs in the department.
Read moreA recent ANIF survey on Colombian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights a critical gap in sustainability practices, despite 76% of these businesses reporting at least one environmental action.
Read moreAs climate change continues to reshape ecosystems worldwide, the need for advanced monitoring solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Read moreThe Colombian government owes approximately CoP$2.4T to energy distributors for subsidies benefiting households in the country’s lower socioeconomic tiers (strata 1, 2, and 3).
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is moving forward with the design of a market mechanism aimed at fostering the development of offshore wind energy in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) released the Indicative Regulatory Agenda 2025 for public consultation.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), and the Superintendency of Public Utilities, initiated strategic actions to ensure the financial and operational stability of public energy companies Urrá, Gensa, and Gecelca.
Read moreThe recent appointment of Juan Carlos Carrillo as president of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has sparked criticism from various sectors, with concerns about political connections overshadowing his candidacy.
Read moreThe Colombian government has inaugurated a new Energy Community in Barrancominas, Guainía, bringing 24-hour electricity to 405 families, predominantly from indigenous communities.
Read moreThe Government of Change, under President Gustavo Petro, introduced sweeping reforms to promote clean energy self-generation in Colombia.
Read moreTermocandelaria, a subsidiary of TPL Energía, marked one year since the launch of its Combined Cycle Closure project, showcasing its transformative impact on energy generation in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) announced three energy reconfiguration auctions to ensure the reliability of the National Interconnected System (SIN) between 2025 and 2028.
Read moreDuring the G20 Summit in Brazil, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took the stage to propose a bold "new deal" for the Americas, centered on transitioning to clean energy to combat the global climate crisis.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, dismissed recent rumors about his potential resignation, calling them unfounded.
Read moreIn Cundinamarca, Colombia, a heated debate is unfolding over the environmental impact of energy megaprojects on the region’s critical "Bosque de Niebla."
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is evaluating a proposal to become a strategic partner in the newly established ‘Gestora Energética del Caribe’.
Read moreThe COP16 / COP29 double header is over, bookending the US presidential and congressional elections, perhaps the most significant event in climate policy in recent memory. What, if anything, are the implications for the planet and for Colombia.
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Latin America is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition thanks to abundant natural resources and improving renewable energy technologies.
Read moreA pioneering project in Cartagena is taking the first steps toward a cleaner energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreFor over 24 hours, the entrances to three hydroelectric plants in the municipality of El Colegio, Cundinamarca, have been blocked by local communities, raising concerns about potential energy shortages in Bogotá.
Read moreIn recent developments within Colombia’s energy sector, Afinia, the power distribution company owned by the EPM Group, may be on the verge of handing over its operations in the Cesar department to the government.
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The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced improvements to Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), signaling the end of the risk period for the reliability mechanism and its transition to a state of monitoring.
Read moreDuring a historic meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a range of bilateral cooperation agreements were signed.
Read moreThe president of Colombia's Congress, Efraín Cepeda, called for urgent government support to unlock the full potential of nearly operational energy projects in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe race for Colombia's presidency in 2026 is heating up, with candidates from the Democratic Center party unveiling their energy strategies during a key forum in Barranquilla.
Read moreAn increase in electricity demand is often a sign of economic growth, and Colombia’s current trajectory reflects this positive trend. However, this development has highlighted a growing concern: the country’s electric generation capacity is not expanding fast enough to meet the rising demand.
Read moreAES Colombia is gearing up to make significant strides in the country’s renewable energy landscape.
Read moreThe recent turbulence surrounding Air-e, an electricity distributor serving over 1.1 million users in Colombia, has sparked significant debate.
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Colombia’s energy sector faces dual crises: a growing gap between gas demand and production, and delays in energy projects that heighten the risk of blackouts reminiscent of the 1992 outage. As alarms sound for 2024, the urgency to address these issues intensifies.
Read moreColombia is racing to secure a deal with the US for an ambitious US$40B climate investment plan, aiming to unlock initial funding before a potential shift in US policy under Donald Trump’s incoming administration.
Read moreColombia faces a growing challenge in balancing energy demand and supply, with imported gas becoming an increasingly necessary yet costly solution.
Read moreIn a bold move to combat escalating energy theft, Air-e, the electricity provider for Colombia’s coastal departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, has requested the Attorney General's Office to establish a dedicated task force.
Read moreThe Caribbean Sea off Colombia’s coast is drawing the attention of major global players in offshore wind energy.
Read moreLatin America and the Caribbean are grappling with volatile energy generation and supply, driven by increasingly visible effects of climate change, including severe droughts and infrastructure-damaging floods.
Read moreThe debate between industry associations and the government can be characterized or perhaps caricaturized by the dichotomy in the title. Maybe the debate is fundamental (as the industry associations and liberal economists believe) or maybe it is irrelevant because the two can coexist.
Read moreThe need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and embrace sustainable development has placed Colombia’s energy-intensive industries under scrutiny. For these sectors, transitioning away from fossil fuels remains costly and technologically challenging.
Read moreThe signing of the ‘Caribbean energy powerhouse’ alliance marks a pivotal step in reshaping Colombia’s energy landscape.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), led by Antonio Jiménez, hosted a consultation session in Villavicencio to present and discuss proposed regulatory adjustment for the electricity commercialization framework for regulated users.
Read moreColombia faces mounting challenges in decarbonizing its energy sector, highlighted by controversies surrounding tariff adjustments, particularly for users in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Colombian Superintendency of Public Services is awaiting approval from the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) to proceed with the intervention of three major energy generators.
Read moreIn a pivotal meeting held in Barranquilla, Colombia’s government proposed Air-e as the leader of the country’s energy transition efforts.
Read moreAfter nearly a month and a half of suspension, Colombia resumed its energy sales to Ecuador, following an announcement by both Colombian and Ecuadorian foreign ministries.
Read moreA new proposal by the Governor of Antioquia, Andrés Julián Rendón, has sparked a heated debate over the imposition of a "special security and civic coexistence surcharge" on electricity bills in the department.
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Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced its third-quarter financial results, alongside updates on the highly anticipated Colectora project.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a new resolution that reopens the door to exporting electricity.
Read moreThe largest independent solar project in Colombia, ‘Proyecto Solar Puerta de Oro’, has secured significant financial backing.
Read moreTrafigura Group and GenZero announced a major expansion of the Brújula Verde nature-based carbon removal project in Colombia, with an investment of over US$100M.
Read moreThe final session of COP16 felt like a celebration as delegates from around the world applauded a landmark agreement at the Amazon Room of the Valle del Pacífico Events Center, which had been transformed into the official Blue Zone.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) recently launched an in-depth investigation into the operations of Air-e, the company managing electricity for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Medellin’s Grupo Argos, announced a new self-generation project for businesses in Central America with the opening of the Solar Park Calesa, located in Panama’s Coclé province.
Read moreA Citizen Oversight Committee has been established in Barranquilla to closely monitor the intervention process of the energy company Air-e.
Read moreThe Colombian government has updated its approach to hybrid vehicle tariffs, aiming for more precise differentiation based on the environmental impact of each technology type.
Read moreThe Colombian government and Air-e’s appointed intervention agent have outlined a strategy to secure energy procurement for Air-e through long-term contracts, aiming to reduce dependency on the energy spot market and lower electricity tariffs for customers in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced big plans for the green hydrogen segment.
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We reported earlier this week that reservoir levels were improving behind hydro dams. Last time, that triggered MinEnergia to suggest / order XM to shift the matrix away from more expensive and dirtier thermal power. Is that happening? We also check in on solar, the third leg of the stool, to see what it is doing.
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Yesterday, Monday, it rained in Bogotá. Heavily. For several hours. Not as bad as last Wednesday maybe when the highway out of the city from the north flooded and traffic collapsed. The average Bogotano probably prefers the warm sunny weather of El Niño to the seemingly never-ending rain of La Niña but XM is happy and so is MinEnergia.
Read moreThe high levels of solar radiation in Atlántico, surpassing other regions of Colombia, provide a unique advantage for developing projects to promote energy independence.
Read moreThirty-two years ago, Colombia experienced an energy crisis that reshaped its approach to energy production and distribution.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is raising alarms over government delays in paying subsidies to power distribution companies, potentially jeopardizing essential energy services for millions in low-income households.
Read moreColombia is taking significant strides toward an energy transition, focusing on hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar energy, as outlined in the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreIn recent months, energy sector associations in Colombia have raised alarms over the government’s failure to pay energy subsidies to electricity providers, despite government claims of ongoing payments.
Read moreAt the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) Congress, Marcelo Álvarez Ríos, President of Colombia’s National Operations Council (CNO), outlined critical concerns regarding the future of the country’s energy sector.
Read moreIn response to increasing rains in Bogotá and Cundinamarca, Enel Colombia initiated a comprehensive plan to safeguard energy supply during the season.
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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 October, 2024. Here are the details.
Read moreEPM announced a major transformation in its organizational structure, aiming to strengthen its delivery of public services while embracing a long-term vision that extends to 2035.
Read moreAs part of a governance initiative and collaborative efforts with key stakeholders in Colombia’s energy transition value chain, the National Knowledge Network for a Just Energy Transition (RedTEJ) will host territorial dialogues across various cities in the country.
Read moreAmid Colombia’s energy crisis, marked by low reservoir levels and soaring electricity prices, Cartagena’s Mayor, Dumek Turbay, has harshly criticized the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) for its lack of action to curb high energy rates.
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