The Colombian government will host a renewable energy auction and the Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) published the list of qualified trading companies that will participate in this process.
Read moreThese are the challenges and opportunities that authorities have to reduce public service tariffs, thanks to a more efficient use of the resources.
Read moreColombia is promoting the development of renewable energy projects in different sectors. These are the benefits of solar energy in the agriculture sector, according to experts.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) spoke about its plan to increase awareness about updating Risk Management Plans in the energy sector.
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The Vice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, participated in a Forum to discuss opportunities for renewable energies in rural areas.
Read moreExperts from the talked about the Mission for the Transformation and Modernization of the Electric Sector and the expectations of this process.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) explained the scope of tax incentives for the energy sector, in a meeting with energy association, Ser Colombia. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Caribbean Sea is positioned as one of the areas with the greatest potential for renewable energy projects and experts are analyzing its potential in different areas.
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The Colombian government is committed to diversifying the country's energy matrix as soon as possible. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Energy, participated in a discussion on the potential of renewable energies in the regions. He talked about these energy sources and their social benefits.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a document explaining the procedure to grant energy subsidies in Non-Interconnected Areas (ZNI).
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted an environmental license for an important solar power generation project. The entity pointed out that this decision is aligned with the energy transformation strategy.
Read moreLa Republica spoke with Andrés Pérez and Tomás Vélez, founding partners of Ziklo Solar, about the company's upcoming projects.
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Ivan Duque, President of Colombia, participated in the summit on climate change in the framework of the 74th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly. He announced a new regional goal for incorporating renewable energies.
Read moreVice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the government’s plan to achieve energy coverage in Colombia’s most neglected areas, thanks to solar energy.
Read moreAccording to the company, Hidroituango will start operating at the end of 2021.
Read moreEnel-Codensa and the National University inaugurated the first High Voltage and Renewable Energy Innovation Laboratory (LIATER) in the country. The entities expect to make great contributions to the sector, thanks to this facility.
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Angela Cadena, Coordinator of the Mission for Energy Transformation of the Colombian government, participated in Enercol 2019. She talked about this process, energy policy challenges and other main issues. In addition, Boris Mullet, Energy Manager of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), talked about how the company is facing energy transition.
Read moreThe Atlantic Committee conducted an analysis of the Unserved Energy Demand (DENA) during the first five months of this year and the results are worrying for the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe government of President Duque promised to make a ‘revival’ of the energy sector one of its main priorities. How much has been achieved so far?
Read moreThe department of La Guajira is one of the most important in the country when it comes to renewable energies, and paradoxically, has been one of the most neglected areas by the different governments.
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The Bogota Energy Group (GEB) is developing an important electric transmission project in the southwest of the country, but social problems are affecting this facility.
Read moreAchieving energy interconnection between Colombia and Panama is a key factor for the consolidation of the regional energy market. How close is the government to achieving this project?
Read moreThe manufacturing industry has always been an important part of the national economy, but according to experts, it now faces the challenge of achieving sustainability.
Read moreAlejandro Camargo, ISA Manager, spoke about the company's sustainable mobility strategy and its results, two years after its announcement.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) reported the behavior of energy demand during August this year, with positive results.
Read moreAlthough energy coverage in Colombia is high, there is still a large number of households that lack this service. What can the government do to improve the situation?
Read moreColombia has sought to improve its energy efficiency in recent years, but little progress has been made in this area. The Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) conducted a study on the cost of energy inefficiency in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a special temporary regime for electricity rates in the Caribbean region.
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This is the list of companies that will participate in Colombia’s next long-term energy auction.
Read moreThe Colombian government presented the National Development Plan (PND) a few months ago and this strategy generated discussions in several economic sectors of the country. Energy industry associations have pronounced about some articles of this plan.
Read moreBrookfield had announced an agreement with the Colombian state for the acquisition of EBSA in December 2012. Now, Northland Power has announced a purchase contract with Brookfield to acquire the Colombian company.
Read moreInvestments in this sector increased considerably during the last 10 years, but they still face some challenges.
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The world is looking to reduce pollution levels and renewable energy is playing a key role in this process. The generating capacity and use of these energy sources has grown considerably in recent years worldwide.
Read moreEnergy generation and distribution Associations expressed their concern about the resources allocated to energy and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe Colombian government is committed to diversifying the country's energy matrix. Ivan Duque, President of Colombia, and María Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), spoke about this process and the role of the private sector in this transformation.
Read moreTolima’s International High Technology Clinic (Clinaltec) bet on renewable energies, thanks to the installation of 380 of Celsia’s rooftop solar panels.
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The Colombian government announced the National Development Plan (PND) a few months ago. Angela Montoya, Former President of Acolgen, spoke about this plan and its effects on energy costs.
Read moreEnergy generation and distribution Associations expressed their concern about the resources allocated to energy and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe world is looking for alternatives to reduce pollution levels and this situation has led several industries to invest in social, sustainable and environmentally friendly projects. These types of investments continue to grow and gain ground in the private sector.
Read moreTolima’s International High Technology Clinic (Clinaltec) bet on renewable energies, thanks to the installation of 380 of Celsia’s sunroofs.
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The government, industry associations and national oil company Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) explained why Law 1972 and Law 1964 of 2019 might change the course of Colombia’s air quality.
Read moreIvan Duque, President of Colombia, and Martin Vizcarra, President of Peru, held a binational meeting in the city of Pucallpa. They announced important agreements for the energy sector.
Read moreEPM has been one of the companies that has most bet on the renewable energy sector in Colombia. Below is a brief recap of some of the firm’s projects in this sector.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) spoke about its most recent initiative to increase efficiency in its energy-sector processes.
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The government wants to diversify the energy matrix, promoting the development of renewable energy projects. The Colombian Caribbean is positioned as one of the regions with the greatest potential to develop these projects in the country.
Read moreThis is why the company chose Colombia to launch its newest electric vehicle.
Read moreThe world is looking for new energy alternatives to combat pollution levels and concerns about global warming. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (LNER), reported on the growth prospects of offshore wind energy.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, spoke about the measures that the government is taking to improve air quality in Colombia.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) reported the behavior of energy demand during June this year, with positive results.
Read moreThe EPM Group announced its operational and financial results for the first half of this year. The company registered good financial behavior, despite the Hidroituango project crisis.
Read moreBogotá’s Energy Group (GEB) published its capex estimates for 2018-2023.
Read moreBernardo Vargas, president of ISA, explained that the company is working to strengthen its operations in South America, following the positive financial results published in the first half of the year.
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XM reported the energy generation distribution in July this year. Renewable resources (including hydro) remain as the main player in the Colombian energy matrix.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) confirmed that it plans to reduce solar energy subsidies to Non Interconnected Zones (ZNI). Here are the details.
Read moreThe Hidroituango emergency generated many concerns about the future of energy generation in the country. Federico Gutiérrez, Mayor of Medellín, spoke about EPM's advances in this project.
Read moreAuthorities confirmed the name of the third national bidder in Electricaribe’s process.
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Celsia, energy company of Grupo Argos, reported its second quarter results for this year. The firm highlighted the relevance of its operations in Colombia to getting positive financial results.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about the government’s achievements in the energy market, a year after President Duque took office.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) confirmed that it awarded an environmental license for a new energy project in La Guajira, supporting the government’s energy goals.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) posted the procedure for granting subsidies from the electricity sector in Non-Interconnected Areas (ZNI) to receive comments and recommendations.
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The Middle Magdalena region currently hosts the development of eight solar projects, key for diversification of the national energy matrix.
Read moreThe Hidroituango crisis raised concerns about the energy supply for the coming years in the country. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Mines and Energy, sent a message of tranquility on this subject.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the program “Colombia E2: Entrepreneurship for Energy” a couple of months ago. The entity talked about this program and announced more flexible participation requirements.
Read moreMedellín authorities and the Bolivariana University (UPB) created an innovative proposal to store and re-use the energy generated by trains when they stop.
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After an unsuccessful energy auction in February, the government decided to try a new process in October this year. This is what experts think of the new bidding rules.
Read moreThe Association of Public Services and Communications Companies (Andesco) held the Congress of Public Services in Cartagena, highlighting companies that have implemented sustainability strategies. Gensa was one of the award-winning firms.
Read moreColombia’s Foreign Trade Bank (Bancoldex) issued a new credit line to promote investment in sustainable projects.
Read moreEnel Codensa announced its expansion plans in the country, presenting a new portfolio of energy and complementary solutions for cities, companies, mobility and homes in the country.
Read moreColombian economist, Lina Brand, explained why the energy transition process to renewable energies may not be as expensive, energetically speaking, as many thought.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) reported the behavior of energy demand during June this year, with positive results.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Colombia’s Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME), announced that the next renewable energy auction will take place on October 22nd this year.
Read moreThe registration of electric cars in the country increased this year, confirming a change in the automotive market.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a strategy to be closer to communities and inform about projects that will be carried out in their territories. The entity will hold information meetings about an energy project that covers several regions of the country.
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The Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a new bidding process for energy projects on the Colombian Caribbean coast. The government gave the green light to this process with the aim of improving the region’s energy supply.
Read moreThis design by Electronic Engineering student, Juan David Villegas, might be able to solve energy issues in some of Colombia’s rural areas.
Read moreColombia has been promoting the development of renewable energy projects in recent years and several companies continue to join this initiative. EPM announced a strategy to boost solar energy in Medellín.
Read moreEnel-Codensa received the 2019 Sustainability Award, given by the National Association of Public Service and Community Companies (Andesco). Here are the details.
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After we closed yesterday’s newsletter, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published the rules for the unconventional energy auction. Considering the importance of these rules for the Colombian energy industry, we decided to publish a special edition of the newsletter Here are the details from a MinEnergia statement, with translation by ePower Colombia.
Minenergía defines rules for the new renewable energy auction in Colombia
“Through resolutions 4-0590 and 4-0591 of July 9, 2019, the Ministry of Mines and Energy defined the rules for the new long-term renewable energy auction.
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Celsia, a company from the Argos Group, spoke about its new initiative for the national energy market: solar panels in households.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a new agreement between Colombia and Panama to promote the exchange of energy between the two countries.
Read moreThe government launched a tender for renewable energies in February this year, and wants to try again in August, hoping for better results. This is what authorities need to know to succeed.
Read moreMembers of the Colombian Association of Energy Distributors (Asocodis) announced their investment budget for the coming years.
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The Colombian government has announced several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis as soon as possible. María Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), talked about the search of a new operator for the firm and the alternatives in case of failure in this process.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) is developing controls for projects in the energy and extractive sector in Colombia. The entity spoke about the solar project "La Loma".
Read moreEnel-Emgesa signed a cooperation agreement with Huila’s government to promote productive projects in the area.
Read moreBogota’s City Hall published the bidding parameters to acquire the first 594 electric buses that will renew the city’s bus fleet (SITP).
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The South America Energy Series 2019 (SAES19) took place in Bogotá. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Energy, participated in this event and he spoke about the use of renewable energies, Colombian’s energy matrix and government goals for this sector. HCC attended the event and we bring a brief summary of the meeting.
Read moreThe 2019 South America Energy Series took place in Bogotá. Industry experts and governmental entities debated how to increase the country’s competitiveness.
Read moreThe Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio) performed an analysis on energy costs in the Department of Atlantico and its effects on the productive sector.
Read moreColombia will issue its first sustainable bonds through a public auction. Here are the details.
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Colombia officially started its energy transition process, and the fact that major cities like Cali and Medellín welcomed electric buses to their bus fleet, is proof of it.
Read moreThe government is looking to diversify the energy matrix with unconventional renewable energy sources. The Colombian Caribbean is positioned as one of the regions with great potential to develop these projects.
Read moreTwo Colombian companies, Celsia and Haceb, brought their innovation teams together to develop the first charging station for electric vehicles.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) discussed the relevance of water as an energy source for Colombia. The entity highlighted the role of hydraulic energy for the Colombian electricity sector.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the increase of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the mining-energy sector. Here are the details.
Read moreThe government presented the National Development Plan (PND) with several proposals for the energy sector. Authorities want to strengthen the Business Fund of the Superintendence of Residential Public Services (SSPD) to help Electricaribe. The energy surcharge for high income users plays a key role in this process.
Read moreCelsia’s subsidiary, EPSA, assumed the distribution and commercialization of energy services in the department of Tolima.
Read moreColombian authorities are committed to diversifying the energy matrix and they are working to promote new renewable energy projects around the country. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinComercio) spoke about a new program to encourage these projects.
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Colombia is looking for alternatives to reduce pollution levels and the energy sector is working on plans to achieve this goal. Four thermal generators have a substitute to diesel to produce energy.
Read moreAuthorities announced that there are 76 new energy generation projects ready to be offered in the next energy auction, programed for the second half of 2019.
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