As Colombia faces growing concerns over its natural gas supply, the president of Grupo de Energía de Bogotá (GEB), Juan Ricardo Ortega, is calling for urgent reforms in pricing, regulation, and long-term contracting.
Read moreThe low-emission hydrogen industry has the potential to generate up to US$300B in investments in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2050, according to a new report by the Latin American Energy Organization (Olade).
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced it will examine the possible elimination of the standby charge, a fee paid by all electricity users to ensure energy availability during critical conditions, such as droughts caused by El Niño.
Read moreAt the Andesco Congress, Colombia’s premier forum for public services and ICT, Minsait, a company of the Indra Group, introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence solution designed to prevent wildfires along electrical distribution networks.
Read moreIn a world facing an increasing demand for strategic minerals and urgent calls for climate action, one Colombian startup is taking a bold step toward both.
Read moreWhat was once touted as a milestone in Colombia’s energy transition has now become a desolate reminder of unfulfilled promises.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, made a bold and controversial statement: a “mafia” has infiltrated the process of assigning grid connection points for new energy projects.
Read moreIn a strong push toward energy efficiency and community well-being, Colombian energy company Air-e (under government intervention) has trained more than 105,000 users across the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira so far in 2025.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced a major investment to develop new hydropower generation projects.
Read moreDuring the 27th Congress of Andesco, the National Association of Public Services and Communications Companies, Judith de Buelvas, Chair of Andesco’s Board and CEO of Veolia Colombia and Panama, emphasized the relevance of technical dialogue and regulatory alignment to support Colombia’s energy and environmental transition.
Read moreAmid rising geopolitical tensions and looming inflationary pressures, Colombia is at a crossroads in its pursuit of a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Read moreBetween April and June 2025, Colombia’s railway development narrative has shifted from stalled hopes to visible traction—especially around implementation timelines, contract finalizations, and funding certainty. At least for some projects.
Read moreIn a major push toward energy transition and regional development, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, and the Governor of Cesar, Elvia Milena Sanjuán, have taken significant steps to launch the Upar Solar Park, an ambitious project poised to become one of the country’s largest solar energy initiatives.
Read moreAs Colombia's electricity demand steadily rises, the pressure to expand energy supply becomes more urgent.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft bill aiming to reduce electricity tariffs.
Read moreOn June 17, 2025, as evening approached Barranquilla, a sudden blackout plunged the city and surrounding municipalities into darkness. For over three hours, 184,000 users were left without power, triggering widespread outrage and economic losses estimated at CoP$23B. But for many, this was not just another outage, it was the visible tip of a crisis that has worsened under state intervention.
Read moreMovistar Colombia continues to lead the way in sustainable innovation with the installation of more than 2,200 solar panels across its facilities as part of a long-term energy transition strategy.
Read moreJorge Carrillo, President of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol Group, unveiled the company’s ambitious expansion plans during the 27th Andesco Congress.
Read moreIn a major step toward deepening regional energy integration, Colombia and Panama have officially signed a bilateral regulatory agreement to bring to life the long-anticipated binational electric interconnection project.
Read moreAt a time when Colombia’s public utility sector faces mounting financial and operational challenges, the 27th Andesco Congress in Cartagena became a platform for sharp criticism of government inaction and unfulfilled promises.
Read moreGameChange Solar has taken a significant leap in its expansion across Latin America with the launch of eight new solar projects totaling 715 megawatts peak (MWp) in capacity.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is preparing a series of regulatory adjustments to ease the pressure of rising energy and gas tariffs on consumers, particularly due to growing dependence on imported natural gas.
Read moreIn a move to promote sustainable development in some of Colombia’s most underserved regions, the national government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a significant incentive package for the department of La Guajira.
Read moreThe Caribbean Region Administrative Planning body (RAP Caribe), led by Eduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico and President of RAP Caribe, has formally requested the creation of a technical working group with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to develop immediate and long-term solutions to the region’s struggling electric power system.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced that the Colectora transmission project, a key initiative to bring renewable energy from La Guajira to the country’s interior, will be fully operational by August 2026.
Read moreColombia is aiming high in its pursuit of a clean energy future, projecting up to €68B in investment from European companies for its energy transition efforts following a high-level meeting in Belgium.
Read moreColombia has dropped three positions in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), falling from 35th to 38th place among 118 countries. This marks a reversal in momentum for a country once considered a regional leader in renewable energy development.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified that Colombia Solar, the government’s photovoltaic energy initiative aimed at relieving subsidy-related financial burdens, is a national-level program and not linked to any specific municipal administration or political campaign.
Read moreIn a landmark report, Colombia’s electricity system operator XM issued a stark warning over increasing operational risks to the national grid.
Read moreEdwin Palma Egea, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) since early 2024, is confronting one of the country’s most persistent challenges: the chronic energy crisis in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) announced that all environmental permits for 17 unconventional renewable energy projects in La Guajira are currently up to date. This comes amid concerns about delays in project execution and mounting pressure to accelerate the country’s energy transition.
Read moreI am not a certified engineer but I’ve worked in communications networks for nearly half-a century. A PE-investor once told me that engineers who work in electrical networks have no respect for communications engineers because of the difference in voltage. Grab the wrong wire under the wrong circumstances and you will die. We now have (multiple) analyses of the great Iberian blackout at the end of April. There are lessons to be learned from them.
Read moreA massive blackout plunged Barranquilla into darkness for more than two hours, affecting over 180,000 users and sending shockwaves through Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a bold move to address the persistent energy issues in La Guajira, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, relocated his entire office and team to the department.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector remains in a deep financial crisis, despite the government’s recent disbursement of CoP$2.5T to partially settle outstanding 2024 subsidies owed to energy and gas companies.
Read moreIn a major step toward supporting Colombia's energy transition and promoting regional development, the national government has announced a resolution authorizing the distribution of CoP$1.5T from the General System of Royalties (SGR) as a production incentive to benefit 208 municipalities across 25 departments.
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Colombia’s energy generation sector continues to grow, but it is facing critical challenges that threaten the timely development of new projects.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution for public comment that proposes key regulatory changes for self-generators and marginal producers of electricity.
Read moreSER Colombia, the national association of renewable energy companies, issued a strong appeal to the government for the urgent creation of a regulatory framework that supports the integration of energy storage systems into Colombia’s transmission grid.
Read moreIn a dramatic policy shift, the World Bank has announced it will support nuclear energy projects “for the first time in decades,” marking a significant turn in the institution’s approach to global energy development.
Read moreThe 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.
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