The newly appointed director of the National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA), Irene Vélez, received her first assignment from President Gustavo Petro: to push forward the stalled wind farm projects in La Guajira.
Read moreIn a significant step towards sustainability, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has inaugurated the first solar energy project for the Colombian National Army.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Public Utilities (SuperServicios) called upon major energy-generating companies to supply electricity to Air-e under the principle of solidarity.
Read moreDuring the third Planning Conference of the Association of New Energies and Hydrogen of the Caribbean, held in Barranquilla, Fanny Guerrero, an expert commissioner from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), highlighted the reduction in Air-e’s electricity tariffs, which have now aligned with the national average.
Read moreEDP Renewables, the company behind Colombia’s largest planned wind farms, Alpha and Beta, expressed dissatisfaction with the environmental license granted by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) for the transmission line needed to connect these projects to the grid.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, called for a nationwide dialogue to address key issues in the country’s energy sector, including the transition to sustainable energy, electricity security, and lowering energy tariffs.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, sparked controversy with a new proposal regarding the country’s energy tariff debt, a financial burden that originated during the COVID-19 pandemic and has put energy companies under significant strain.
Read moreVíctor Paternina officially assumed the role of Energy Director for Colombia, taking on the challenge of leading key initiatives in the country’s electricity sector.
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EPM reported record-breaking financial results for 2024, showcasing significant growth across the company and its broader corporate group.
Read moreIn a significant shift within Colombia’s environmental sector, Rodrigo Negrete has stepped down as director of the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) after more than two years in the role.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, announced at the Colombia Genera Congress organized by ANDI that the National Government and the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) are advancing a process to launch a new energy auction in the country.
Read moreBarranquilla continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable energy projects. One of the city's most ambitious initiatives is the largest self-generation energy plant in Colombia, powered by biogas.
Read moreThe National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) approved the construction of a transmission line to connect the Alpha and Beta wind farms of EDP Renewables to Colombia’s national power grid.
Read moreFitch Ratings has reshuffled the corporate energy landscape in Colombia.
Read moreEnel Colombia raised concerns over significant delays in key energy infrastructure projects, which threaten its ability to meet demand for users, including residential, official, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) released two draft resolutions for public consultation.
Read moreThe Caribbean Regional Administrative and Planning Entity (RAP Caribe) and the Caribbean Association of New Energies and Hydrogen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the development of a management model that harnesses the region’s solar and wind energy potential for integration into the national energy system.
Read moreFollowing a working session convened by the Comptroller General Office due to the financial crisis faced by electricity companies, Finance Minister Diego Guevara committed to paying CoP$800B toward energy subsidy debts.
Read moreAgro-industrial group Riopaila Castilla announced its entry into the carbon credit market, marking a significant milestone in environmental conservation.
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The good news is that wholesale electricity prices continue to fall. The bad news is that maybe it still isn’t raining enough. We can explain.
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Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) concluded 2024 with outstanding financial and operational results, despite facing adverse climatic conditions and regulatory challenges in its operating markets.
Read moreEdwin Palma, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), dismissed concerns about potential blackouts, assuring that the country has enough energy supply to prevent rationing.
Read moreISA is set to unveil its 2040 Strategy, a roadmap that will reshape its investment focus over the next 15 years.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition has made significant progress in recent years. In 2024, the country quadrupled its renewable energy capacity, reaching 1.8 gigawatts (GW), approximately 10% of national electricity production. However, despite these advancements, the transition still faces major challenges that cast uncertainty over its future.
Read moreJavier Campillo, who served as Colombia’s Deputy Minister of Energy under President Gustavo Petro until late January, recently shared his concerns regarding proposed regulatory changes in the electricity market.
Read moreIn his first public appearance, Edwin Palma, Colombia’s new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnerigia), strongly addressed recent warnings about potential blackouts in the country. He criticized what he sees as a politically motivated narrative surrounding the financial difficulties in the electricity sector.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition continues to gain momentum, and the Caribbean region is joining the movement with a new initiative: Nebula, a mini solar farm designed to provide clean energy to over 1,100 households.
Read moreAfinia, the public utility company serving Colombia’s Caribbean region, raised urgent concerns over an impending blackout due to the government’s unpaid energy subsidies.
Read moreThe growing gap between energy supply and demand in Colombia has raised alarms among industry experts.
Read moreColombia faces increasing concerns about its electricity supply as demand continues to grow while the expansion of energy generation struggles to keep pace.
Read moreThe global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of renewable energy. This shift is fueled by the pursuit of sustainability, digitalization, electric mobility, and emerging business models. Companies like Erco are at the forefront of this change.
Read moreElectricity prices in Colombia have surged 58.8% over the last five years, prompting the national government to implement measures aimed at reducing costs.
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Colombia's inflation rose slightly in February, reaching an annual rate of 5.28%, according to data released by DANE.
Read moreAir-e, the electricity distribution company in Colombia’s Caribbean region, has announced a significant debt relief measure for over 195,000 users in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreConcerns over Colombia’s ongoing energy and gas crisis continue to grow as rising tariffs impact millions of users nationwide.
Read moreThe auditor of ISA, Andrés Camilo Morales, has formally requested the company to address a shareholder's complaint regarding a lack of access to key information ahead of the 2025 General Assembly, scheduled for later this month.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, announced that the Tenth Civil Circuit Court ordered the seizure of the Colombian government's accounts due to outstanding debts owed to Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) and its subsidiaries.
Read moreColombia’s new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, is planning several internal changes within the ministry to align with the goals set by both himself and President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreThe operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and Administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), XM, has revealed new details about the implementation of the CREG 101 066 of 2024 and 101 069 of 2025 resolutions, designed to reduce energy tariffs in the country.
Read moreLast month we wrote that we had expected to see geothermal play an important role in Colombia’s energy matrix but it wasn’t happening. Since that article we found some more material, some Colombian but mostly global. Many of the challenges are not unique to here.
Read moreThe global energy transition is a critical priority, and women's role in achieving this goal cannot be overlooked.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the British Embassy in Colombia announced the creation of the Chevening – Ecopetrol Scholarships for a Just Energy Transition in Colombia.
Read moreLess than a year after the Colombian government intervened in energy provider Air-e, electricity tariffs in the Caribbean region have shown a downward trend, according to a recent report from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe municipality of Ariguaní, Magdalena, is facing a severe energy and potable water crisis.
Read moreThe government of President Gustavo Petro expressed strong support for unconventional renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind projects. However, some of its recent policies are raising concerns among industry players, who warn that these measures could deter investment and hinder the development of such initiatives in Colombia.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro met with Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma Egea, and expert commissioners from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) at the Casa de Nariño to discuss measures to reduce electricity tariffs.
Read moreEPM implemented preventive measures to combat illegal mining activities near the Porce III hydroelectric plant.
Read moreDiana Bustamante Rueda has officially assumed the role of intervenor for Air-e, replacing Edwin Palma. The appointment was formalized before Yanod Márquez, Superintendent of Public Utilities.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s office issued a document as part of its efforts to ensure an energy transition that balances energy sovereignty with the environmental, social, and economic impacts of energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) participated in the forum "Smart Metering Systems: Their Role in the Energy Transition and User Empowerment," organized by the Colombian Association of Electric Power Distributors (ASOCODIS). The event brought together key sector stakeholders to analyze the role of these technologies in the provision of public utility services.
Read moreGiven the complexity of the energy situation in the Caribbean, multiple solutions have been proposed to address the problems and positively impact on the final costs paid by consumers. One of the most talked-about proposals has been the creation of a new alternative energy company.
Read moreBanco Popular and Promigas signed a strategic alliance to install solar energy systems in 13 of the bank’s offices across Colombia, starting in April 2025.
Read moreEdwin Palma, Colombia’s newly appointed Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), has officially begun the transition process with outgoing minister Andrés Camacho.
Read moreResidents of Ariguaní, a municipality in the central region of Magdalena, held a team of workers from Afinia hostage for several hours. Their purpose was to prevent the company from cutting off power to three delinquent water plants. If the power had been cut, so would have been water services to the town.
Read moreThe Urrá Hydroelectric Plant has announced the restoration and paving of an 8.2-kilometer road connecting Tierralta to its operations center, addressing what the company calls a "historic debt" to the municipality.
Read moreEPM announced executive changes as part of its organizational restructuring to differentiate the management of its businesses in Medellín and Antioquia from its national and international subsidiaries.
Read moreSevere drought conditions that affected multiple countries across Latin America and the Caribbean throughout 2024, especially in the latter half of the year, played a significant role in driving up energy inflation in the region.
Read moreThe Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE), under the leadership of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), and with the support of the Pereira Mayor’s Office, delivered 38 Educational Energy Communities in Risaralda.
Read moreSolar energy has gained significant traction in Colombia as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce electricity bills while minimizing environmental impact.
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We can debate strategic issues like why Colombia should accelerate energy transition while sitting on enormous coal reserves or tactical issues like whether the Levelized Cost of Energy is lower for solar or gas thermal. But we cannot debate that Mother Nature is harder to predict than a thermal plant.
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ISA (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) closed 2024 with a strong financial performance.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) made a formal bid to acquire the Windpeshi wind farm from Enel Colombia, marking a potential shift into the wind energy sector.
Read moreThe recent departure of Andrés Camacho from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) marks another shift in the government of Gustavo Petro. His resignation, accepted on February 9, comes amid ongoing tensions between the administration and the energy sector.
Read moreAfter 18 months in office, Andrés Camacho is stepping down as Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), leaving behind a mixed legacy in the energy sector.
Read moreThe Caribbean coast is at the center of Colombia’s energy transition with the first offshore wind round.
Read moreBarranquilla is taking a bold step towards sustainability with the launch of its first large-scale solar park in the Juan Mina district.
Read moreEnel Colombia continues to lead the country’s energy transition, not only by developing large-scale solar projects like El Paso, La Loma, Fundación, and Guayepo I & II, but also by fostering local initiatives.
Read moreOur eye was caught by a Presidencia news release saying 10% of the energy Colombians consume was already solar. We were pretty sure that was “inaccurate” to be polite so we checked. It isn’t. But the fault mostly lies with Presidencia’s press team because the body of the press release is not as much of an “inaccuracy”, again to be polite.
Read moreColombia’s outgoing Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, reflected on his tenure and future political aspirations following President Gustavo Petro’s acceptance of his resignation.
Read moreGrupo Diana launched Colombia’s first renewable energy self-generation project using biomass: a rice husk-based thermoelectric plant at the Arroz Diana production facility in Yopal, Casanare.
Read moreFor nearly seven decades, the Empresa de Energía de Boyacá (EBSA) has been at the forefront of transforming the department of Boyacá, ensuring access to reliable and high-quality electricity.
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Bogotá’s mayor says water rationing in the city will end in April, less than two months away. We look at the data and wonder why?
Read moreColombian airline Satena is taking a significant step toward sustainability by implementing a solar-powered engine cooling system, optimizing aircraft maintenance while reducing its carbon footprint.
Read moreEcuador’s government has unveiled an ambitious plan to add approximately 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation between 2025 and 2030.
Read moreAuthorities confirmed the destruction of equipment used for illegal mining in the municipalities of Anorí and Amalfi, in the Nordeste region of Antioquia.
Read moreThe strong and constant winds, along with high solar radiation, make Colombia’s Caribbean coast an ideal energy powerhouse capable of supplying not only Colombia but also exporting electricity to neighboring countries such as Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
Read moreThe Casa de Nariño is set to unveil eight new ministers who will accompany President Gustavo Petro through the remainder of his term.
Read moreFollowing the resignation of Carlos Raúl Yepes as EPM's designated member on the board of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), candidates are beginning to appear.
Read moreI recently came across an article from a US business school analyzing whether farmers there should raise corn or install solar panels. That got me thinking about Colombia’s rural solar opportunity which President Gustavo Petro thinks could make the country an energy exporter.
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The Colombian energy market experienced a decline in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025, according to a report released by XM.
Read moreThe Jeques solar park, acquired by the French multinational GreenYellow Colombia, has been officially inaugurated in Cucunubá, Cundinamarca.
Read moreRicardo José Arango officially took over as the General Manager of Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM.
Read moreMiguel Uribe, senator from the opposition party Centro Democrático, announced a control debate targeting key members of President Gustavo Petro’s administration over what he describes as an impending energy crisis in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reaffirmed the "secure supply of energy" for all Colombian.
Read moreOne of the biggest concerns in Colombia’s energy sector is the future of the Caribbean Coast’s electricity distributors, Air-e and Afinia. Both companies are facing severe financial difficulties, with Air-e being placed under government intervention by the Superintendence of Public Services for liquidation, while Afinia’s owner, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), has asked the government to acquire it.
Read moreAs soon as Colombia’s gas tariff crisis erupted, the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued Resolution 102 015, aimed at providing flexibility in contracts between producers and marketers starting in June 2025.
Read moreEnel Colombia continues to fulfill its promise of bringing electricity to the most remote corners of the region with its "Cundinamarca al 100%" program.
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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa recently claimed that Ecuador is selling electricity to Colombia, but officials from both countries seem to disagree.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, dismissed concerns over potential power shortages in the country, contradicting recent warnings from various industry groups.
Read moreThrough Resolution CREG 070 of 2025, the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) introduced a new framework that will allow large energy consumers to share their electrical infrastructure with distribution companies.
Read moreThe 14th edition of Colombia Genera, the flagship event of the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI), will take place in Cartagena on March 19-20, 2025.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) and its subsidiary, Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI), have been recognized in the Sustainability Yearbook 2025 by S&P Global for their outstanding performance in environmental, social, economic, and governance management.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies, earning a place in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.
Read moreThe Board of Directors of Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM in the Caribbean region, appointed a new general manager.
Read moreThe appointment of Jorge Carrillo as president of ISA continues to spark controversy within the company, leading to the resignation of a key member of its Board of Directors last week.
Read moreRecently, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, highlighted the national government’s progress in promoting renewable energy in the department of La Guajira, a key region due to its wind and solar radiation resources. However, the reality may not be as promising as the government portrays.
Read moreClimate change and the energy transition have become central priorities for the current Colombian government. However, translating these ambitious goals from theory into practice is proving to be far from simple.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced progress in the construction of the La Iguana Solar Farm, a renewable energy project located in Yondó, Antioquia.
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The Petro government has put virtually all its “eggs” in a solar basket, relying almost exclusively on rooftop or community solar for growth. These have indeed grown in quantity but very little or none translates into additional capacity for the grid.
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