The Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) raised a red flag over the state of energy security in Colombia, pointing to significant delays in energy transmission projects and insufficient infrastructure as major bottlenecks threatening both conventional power reliability and the progress of renewable energy initiatives.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia’s energy transformation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the reactivation of 20 solar and wind energy projects in the department of La Guajira, representing a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), or 40% of the national government’s goal of reaching 6 GW under its “6GW Plus” initiative.
Read moreA groundbreaking new study has found that Colombians are not only deeply concerned about the environmental crisis but also recognize their own role in causing and potentially solving it.
Read moreIn a landmark effort to boost Colombia's energy transition, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) have unveiled the results of a comprehensive research initiative aimed at identifying real, science-backed opportunities for decarbonization and efficient use of national resources.
Read moreIn a landmark year for its energy transition, Colombia reached a record investment of over CoP$9.0T in renewable energy projects in 2024, with more than 97% of these funds directed toward solar energy, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, formally asked the Superintendent of Public Utilities, Yanod Márquez, to share in detail the proposed business solution for Air-e, an electricity service provider facing operational challenges on the Caribbean coast.
Read moreAs Colombia pushes forward in the global race toward clean, reliable, and sustainable energy, geothermal energy is emerging as one of the most promising, yet largely untapped, solutions.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgén) released its second sustainability report for 2024, showcasing significant environmental and social progress, along with advancements in energy transition.
Read moreThe dream of transforming La Guajira into Colombia’s renewable energy powerhouse is floundering.
Read moreAtlas Renewable Energy has reached a major milestone in Latin America’s energy transition with the inauguration of BESS del Desierto, the region’s largest stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS).
Read moreA recent ruling by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca has ordered the Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, to allocate and execute the necessary funds to pay energy and gas subsidies owed to low-income households across the country.
Read moreYou know. The kind you shouldn’t watch but can’t stop peaking through your fingers to see what happens next. Electricaribe / Air-e is like that. You know there will be blood but you have to be there as it unfolds. Will Afinia be the next victim?
Read moreAt the IV Forum on Sustainability Milestones, Andrés Bitar, Vice President of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs at the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), emphasized the scale of the challenge facing Colombia in decarbonizing its transportation sector, a critical step toward meeting national and global climate targets.
Read moreWater stress, a term gaining global attention, refers to the condition in which the demand for water exceeds the available amount or when water quality is too poor to be used. It is measured by comparing the water used to the renewable water resources available. Factors such as population growth, intensive agriculture, industrial development, and climate change contribute significantly to this growing issue.
Read moreAt the IV Sustainability Forum of the Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP), the panel “Energy Without Exclusion: The Strength of a Diverse Matrix” brought together experts to discuss the present and future of Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreDespite the Colombian government's commitment to advancing the energy transition, delays in upgrading transmission infrastructure are severely hindering progress.
Read moreWhile the lights remain on across Colombia, the energy sector faces a growing crisis, not of generation capacity or infrastructure, but of trust and financial solvency.
Read moreIn a decisive diplomatic mission to Brussels, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laura Sarabia, held a series of high-level meetings with European Union leaders aimed at strengthening political dialogue and forging new strategic alliances in areas such as peacebuilding, energy transition, and international cooperation.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) released the National Firewood Substitution Plan (PNSL) for the 2025–2030 period, outlining a progressive transition away from inefficient and highly polluting fuels commonly used for domestic cooking.
Read moreThe Colombian government is analyzing the creation of a new parafiscal levy to provide financial support for Air-e, the electricity distribution company currently under state intervention.
Read moreIn a significant step toward a cleaner energy future, Colombia is strengthening its technical capacity for the development of offshore wind power through international cooperation.
Read moreA new national survey reveals that Colombians are not only deeply concerned about the environment but also recognize their own role in driving, and solving, the ecological crisis.
Read moreColombia’s Comptroller General, Carlos Hernán Rodríguez, along with the Office of the Inspector General, raised alarms over the long-term stability and reliability of electricity and natural gas services across the country, with serious consequences for electricity affordability.
Read moreAs Colombia accelerates its transition toward electric mobility, an overlooked piece of infrastructure is coming into focus: parking lots.
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Colombia's electricity sector received a welcome boost in May 2025, as water reservoir levels used for power generation experienced a sharp increase, according to the latest report from XM, the country’s grid operator and wholesale energy market administrator.
Read moreThe 3rd Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency Congress, jointly organized by the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) and the Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas), will take place on July 16–17, 2025, at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Read moreFounded in 1995, ISAGEN is celebrating three decades of innovation, expansion, and unwavering commitment to sustainable energy development.
Read moreChina Three Gorges (CTG) Latam has set its sights on becoming one of the largest players in Colombia’s renewable energy sector, with ambitious plans to install 1,000 megawatts (MW) of capacity within five years.
Read moreMaría Lorena Gutiérrez responds to government’s anti-business rhetoric, calling for public-private cooperation to drive Colombia’s economic future.
Read moreColombia's ambition to lead in the energy transition has attracted the attention of global renewable energy players. One of them is Zelestra, formerly known as Solarpack, a Spanish-origin company now backed by Swedish investment fund EQT. The company is ramping up its presence in Colombia with a third major solar project in the works.
Read moreTransport Minister outlines progress, new investments, and legislative push to revive national rail system.
Read moreIn what reads like a political thriller, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) paid US$42M for power plants it may have been legally entitled to receive for free, a move now embroiled in a widening investigation involving the company’s president.
Read moreDespite boasting some of the most favorable natural conditions in the world for renewable energy, wind speeds in La Guajira are double the global average and solar radiation is 66% higher than the world norm, developing unconventional renewable energy (NCRE) projects in Colombia has become increasingly frustrating for companies.
Read moreThe future of Colombia's only surviving large-scale wind energy projects rests on a critical environmental permit.
Read moreThe Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) reported a remarkable 105% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Colombia between 2023 and 2024. This surge in demand marks a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation alternatives and reinforces its position as a regional leader in sustainable mobility.
Read moreBogotá secured its place as one of the leading innovation hubs in Latin America, ranking third in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink, a global research platform analyzing innovation economies across more than 200,000 entities.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced plans to travel to Brussels next week to engage with over 170 European energy companies and present investment opportunities tied to the country’s ambitious 6GW Plus Strategy.
Read moreIn the heart of Colombia’s sugar industry, a quiet revolution is taking place. Roberto Klinger, President of Incauca, one of the country’s largest sugar mills, has a bold vision: to turn sugarcane into Colombia’s next great energy source.
Read moreIn a move that strengthens Colombia’s push for clean energy, GreenYellow Colombia and Davivienda finalized a Co$37B (US$8.8M) credit agreement to finance the acquisition of the Jeques Solar Park, located in Cucunubá, Cundinamarca.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) approved a sweeping reform of the rules governing the commercialization component of electricity tariffs, marking the most significant regulatory shift in the sector in a decade.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio), announced an investment of CoP$2.4B aimed at strengthening the country’s mining and energy sectors.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia's energy transition, Celsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, announced the start of operations at its first wind energy project in the country, the Carreto Wind Farm, located in the department of Atlántico.
Read moreCox, a growing renewable energy and infrastructure company in Latin America, announced the development of 15 solar plants in Colombia, each with a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW). This new milestone strengthens Cox’s strategy to promote a decentralized, sustainable, and inclusive energy system across the region.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) is preparing to expand its footprint in Brazil’s energy sector with the acquisition of a major asset before the end of 2025.
Read moreFacing growing electricity demand and the complexities of energy transition, Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) committed to an ambitious roadmap for 2025: moving from planning to execution to safeguard the nation’s power supply.
Read moreOne of the most striking symbols of Colombia’s growing commitment to clean energy is La Loma Solar Park, currently recognized as the largest solar energy project in the country. Officially inaugurated on February 13, 2024, this mega-installation marks a major milestone in Colombia’s national energy transition.
Read moreAmylkar D. Acosta, former Minister of Mines and Energy, talked about the relevance of the Caribbean region to the energy transition in Colombia.
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Recently, the head of XM, the electricity market manager, told Valor Analitik, a business news site, that electricity demand would increase by 25% through 2033, driven by “electrified transport, coverage expansion, industrial development and the rise of energy-intensive technologies like Artificial Intelligence.” We would like to believe that but see no evidence in the data.
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Colombia is experiencing a sharp rise in energy demand, driven by transportation electrification, industrial growth, broader energy access, and the increasing power needs of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
Read moreIn a landmark move to reduce electricity costs and boost clean energy, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, has signed a decree allowing households in socio-economic strata 1, 2, and 3 to generate their own electricity using solar panels.
Read moreColombia’s once-promising wind energy revolution is facing major roadblocks. Despite the country’s rich wind resources, especially in the La Guajira region, key international players are abandoning their projects, citing regulatory uncertainty, social tensions, and insufficient infrastructure.
Read moreIn the misty highlands of Kamojang, West Java, a quiet revolution is transforming the way coffee is made and how geothermal energy can be used.
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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 May, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreCamilo Marulanda, president of Isagen, a leading Colombian company in energy generation and commercialization with a diverse portfolio of renewable sources (solar, wind, and hydroelectric), voiced strong concerns over the recently issued Decree 0572 by the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda).
Read moreAt the Seventh XM Forum titled “Challenges of an Increasingly Complex Energy Sector”, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, called for a thorough review and optimization of resources allocated to technology in the country’s electrical system. His remarks focused on XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System and administrator of the wholesale energy market.
Read moreA fresh controversy has erupted at Urrá Hydroelectric, a company already under scrutiny by Colombia's Comptroller General due to alleged irregularities in its energy sales contracts.
Read moreIn a move stirring both regional interest and political tension, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, reaffirmed the government's intention to resume energy exports to neighboring Venezuela.
Read moreAs Colombia strives to diversify its energy matrix and meet escalating electricity demands, a prominent voice in the renewable sector has issued a stark warning.
Read moreIn a move aimed at accelerating the energy transition and reducing electricity costs in Colombia's northern region, utility company Air-e has unveiled a step-by-step guide to simplify the application process for photovoltaic projects.
Read moreColombia has been ranked as the fifth most complex country in the world to do business, according to the 2025 Global Business Complexity Index released by TMF Group. The list is led by Greece, followed by France, Mexico, Turkey, and then Colombia.
Read moreColombia's energy transition remains a hot topic as it continues to be a flagship initiative of the current national government.
Read moreEfforts to reform Colombia’s electricity tariff system suffered a major setback this week after the House Sixth Committee decided to shelve the “tariff justice” bill (No. 2020 of 2024), a proposal aimed at addressing the persistent high energy costs faced by consumers, especially in the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a significant step toward regional energy cooperation, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, met with Ecuador’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Inés María Manzano, to review and strengthen the bilateral electrical interconnection between the two nations.
Read moreMarking its 30th anniversary in 2025, ISAGEN is reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and environmental protection, with a growing focus on Colombia’s Caribbean region.
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Promigas released its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing solid performance and a continued focus on sustainable growth.
Read moreAfter months of delays due to funding shortages, construction on the long-awaited "energy fields" in the Las Malvinas and La Playa neighborhoods in Barranquilla, specifically in the Adelita de Char sector, will resume this week, with completion now scheduled for August 2025.
Read moreColombia took another decisive step toward diversifying its energy matrix and decarbonizing its economy during the VII National Geothermal Meeting (RENAG 2025), held May 5–9 at the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) headquarters in Bogotá.
Read moreFrom the World Bank’s perspective, Colombia has all the ingredients to become a key player in Latin America's energy transition. Yet despite its strong potential and political will, the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country remains frustratingly sluggish.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is taking significant strides in the country’s energy transition by investing heavily in renewable energy.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) launched a public tender for the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the new Sopó substation (230/115 kilovolts), along with the development of two 230-kilovolt double-circuit transmission lines.
Read moreFindeter, the state-owned development bank attached to Colombia’s Ministry of Finance, has formally requested a ruling from the Superintendency of Public Services (Superservicios) to allow the settlement of a CoP$44.6B (approximately US$11.5M) debt owed by utility company Air-e.
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Today’s article about Ecopetrol buying wind and solar projects left and right, inspired the above graph. By 2027, ECP will indeed have a big impact on Colombia’s stock of renewable generation. This article updates our capacity graphs to the end of last week and digs deeper into the National Oil Company’s stock of renewable energy.
Read moreAmid growing pressure on Colombia’s electrical system and increasing fears of blackouts due to surging energy demand, renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, has emerged as a critical alternative. However, despite the urgency, these projects face bureaucratic and structural barriers that have significantly slowed their progress.
Read moreAs Colombia advances on the path toward energy transition, the country’s power sector is encountering serious challenges. Experts warn that without decisive action to strengthen regulatory stability, stimulate investment, and solve the energy “trilemma”, balancing energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic accessibility, the nation could face an unreliable energy supply and unfair pricing for consumers.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Summit, Colombia’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Jorge Andrés Cristancho, unveiled regulatory measures and inter-institutional strategies aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition, with a special focus on geothermal energy and hydrogen.
Read moreAllegations of corruption within Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) have sparked concern in the country’s energy sector, as a senator and top government officials call for urgent investigations into the agency’s internal practices.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Fair held in Barranquilla, María Nohemí Arboleda, General Manager of XM, the operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, sounded the alarm on the country’s lagging power transmission infrastructure.
Read moreAt the 8th Encuentro y Feria Renovables Latam held in Barranquilla, Alexandra Hernández, President of Ser Colombia, presented both promising progress and deep concerns about the future of renewable energy in the country.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a specialized team dedicated to evaluating environmental impact studies for renewable energy projects.
Read moreColombian energy infrastructure giant ISA Intercolombia is making significant progress on two strategic international electric interconnection projects, one with Venezuela and the other with Panama, according to an update from Carlos Mario Caro, the company’s general manager.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is exploring a major regulatory shift aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects across the country.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step toward strengthening its electrical infrastructure with the recent approval of a key transmission line.
Read moreAs the global conversation on renewable energy intensifies, Colombia is emerging as a promising player in the integration of battery storage into its energy system.
Read moreIn a rare moment of harmony between the Colombian government and the energy industry, key trade associations, including Anadesco, Acolgen, Andeg, Asocodis, Naturgas, SER Colombia, and ACP, celebrated the Petro administration’s recent announcement of a CoP$2.5T payout.
Read moreIn a major move to accelerate its energy transition strategy, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that it had successfully finalized a deal with Statkraft European Wind and Solar Holding AS, a subsidiary of the Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft, to acquire its entire renewable energy portfolio in Colombia.
Read moreFor over three decades, Colombia’s electric power model, designed after the 1992 blackout, has been a source of national pride. Since then, the country has successfully navigated seven El Niño phenomena, demonstrating the resilience of a system widely considered a benchmark in Latin America. However, cracks are beginning to show.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition took another step forward as the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) approved the environmental license for the Villavieja Solar Park, a new large-scale photovoltaic project to be developed in Huila.
Read moreOn the International Day of Light, a celebration established by UNESCO to recognize the transformative power of science, technology, and education, Colombian utility company Air-e unveiled a bold initiative: "Mujeres que Transforman 2025" (Women Who Transform 2025).
Read moreDespite ambitious plans by Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) to strengthen Colombia’s electric transmission network in the Bogotá savannah and neighboring departments, progress has been stalled due to prolonged delays in environmental licensing, delays not caused by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA), but rather by inaction from the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente).
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced potential sanctions against gas intermediary companies, accusing them of diverting residential gas supplies to more lucrative thermoelectric generation. His remarks follow a Fedesarrollo study warning of steep increases in gas tariffs due to rising import dependency.
Read moreIn a move aimed at addressing long-standing financial pressures in Colombia’s energy and gas sectors, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that the Petro administration has fully paid off the debts owed to companies for energy and gas subsidies corresponding to the years 2024 and 2025.
Read moreAlmost exactly a year ago to the day you will see this article, we published a long analysis of Levelized Costs of Energy (LCOE) in a Colombian context. Recently a number of energy research organizations have updated their LCOE although the UPME has not. Also recently, XM held an auction for power generation and the results should tell us something about how investors perceive relative costs… or risks.
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The Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing significant growth across key metrics.
Read moreDuring the XIV Supply Chain Congress in Colombia, prominent figures from the country’s freight transport sector voiced strong concerns over the government's lack of financial backing for the energy transition, as well as the growing insecurity and inefficiencies affecting their industry.
Read moreAlthough Medellín has emerged as a national leader in electric mobility, with over 8,000 electric vehicles on its streets, the infrastructure to support them is lagging far behind. From outdated residential wiring to dysfunctional charging stations, EV owners are encountering roadblocks at nearly every turn.
Read moreDespite assurances made earlier this year, the Colombian government has failed to deliver on its promise to pay off a significant portion of its growing debt to electricity companies.
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As Colombia transitions into its annual rainy season, the country’s hydropower reservoirs are showing encouraging signs of recovery, offering a significantly more optimistic outlook than the one seen at the same time last year.
Read moreAt the 17th Annual Energy Congress organized by the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgén), Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced the formation of a national dialogue platform aimed at crafting a new energy reform bill.
Read moreCarlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, raised serious concerns about a potential electricity supply shortage in the Colombian capital by 2026 if long-delayed transmission line projects are not completed in time.
Read moreAt the 17th Annual Energy Congress organized by Acolgen, top executives from Colombia’s power sector outlined critical bottlenecks threatening the reliability and sustainability of the country’s energy system.
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