In 2024, XM, the operator of Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), announced the commercial operation of 67 energy generation projects and 32 transmission projects.
Read moreCamilo Zea, CEO of the investment bank Pronus and Chairman of the Board of ISA, represented the company at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Read moreColombia's electric sector has long been regarded as a model of reliability, boasting 32 years without blackouts. However, the industry now faces significant risks that could jeopardize this success.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a decree outlining specific dissemination rules for the Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG) regarding the adoption of tariff formulas.
Read moreThe Colombian government is weighing the possibility of purchasing Air-e, the electricity distribution company, to prevent its return to the original owners.
Read moreThe year 2024 proved to be a turning point for Colombia’s energy sector, marked by significant challenges in electricity generation and the sustainability of gas and oil reserves.
Read moreAfter three days of intense discussions starting on January 13, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his administration concluded a strategic government retreat, announcing new priorities for the second half of his term.
Read moreXM, the operator of Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), places innovation at the heart of its 2030 strategy.
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XM, operator of the energy market, reported the water levels during December 2024.
Read moreColombia is emerging as a regional leader in adopting electric vehicles (EVs), driven by its commitment to sustainability and transportation decarbonization.
Read moreDuring a recognition event for the work of professional recyclers and the "Zero Waste" program, Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed harnessing gases derived from waste as an alternative energy source to support the country’s energy transition.
Read moreISA finds itself in turbulent waters as the legality and suitability of Jorge Carrillo’s presidency come under intense scrutiny.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), proposed a decree to limit the amount of energy traded on the spot market to 5%, generating a new controversy in the sector.
Read moreRenewable energy is gaining momentum in Colombia to reduce environmental impact and addressing the country’s growing energy demands.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s Office strongly criticized the absence of a clear and structured plan in the intervention of Air-e, a move aimed at the company’s liquidation and temporary administration.
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XM has published all the data on 2024 that we expect to see. What do the numbers tell us about demand trends, the management of El Niño (and La Niña), the generation matrix, imported gas and the growth of non-traditional sources?
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While Brazil and Mexico dominate Latin America’s automotive industry, Costa Rica and Uruguay are carving out significant positions in the electric vehicle (EV) market. These nations are setting benchmarks for adoption rates and growth rates, challenging the traditional giants of the region.
Read moreTwo solar plants in Guamo, Tolima, are making waves in Colombia’s renewable energy sector. Covering approximately 40 hectares and equipped with 47,000 solar modules, the Guamo and Numbana plants are a testament to the potential of clean energy.
Read moreThe financial sustainability of Afinia, the company responsible for delivering electricity in Cesar, Bolívar, Córdoba, and Sucre, is under significant strain.
Read moreThe future of public lighting in Colombia hangs in the balance, with financial and structural challenges threatening its sustainability.
Read moreBrookfield, the Canadian multinational managing Isagen, accused the Colombian government of violating international treaties.
Read moreLa Guajira is known for its vast potential in renewable energy, particularly wind power. However, two and a half years into President Gustavo Petro’s administration, promises regarding the development of clean energy and energy infrastructure in the region remain largely unmet, leaving local communities and businesses frustrated.
Read moreThe Colombian energy and gas sectors face mounting financial pressures due to unpaid government subsidies for low-income consumers, raising alarm bells among industry stakeholders.
Read moreThe National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) initiated an environmental sanctioning process against Sociedad Hidroituango S.A. E.S.P.
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In the wake of the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC, the country introduced a groundbreaking fiscal mechanism ‘Work for Taxes’.
Read moreUrrá S.A. E.S.P., a major hydroelectric company in Colombia, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to construct five solar power plants in Córdoba.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), will hand over 80 energy communities to indigenous councils in the department of La Guajira.
Read moreLast year, 2024, presented significant difficulties for Colombia’s energy sector, primarily due to the severe El Niño phenomenon, which caused reservoir levels to drop below 30%, and challenges for 2025 are significant.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a new decree establishing regulations and public policy guidelines for the development of a low-emission hydrogen ecosystem in the country.
Read moreIn the first week of 2025, a widespread power outage in Puerto Carreño raised new alarms about the possibility of energy rationing in Colombia due to the ongoing financial crisis in the energy sector.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) joined forces with AIQ, an Emirati multinational, to accelerate the energy transition and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has taken a significant step toward diversifying its energy portfolio by implementing Decree 1598, aimed at advancing the exploration and utilization of geothermal energy.
Read moreColombian government officials gathered in Washington, D.C., to advance the country’s energy transition agenda.
Read moreThe intervention of the energy company Air-e has taken a critical turn, shifting toward liquidation.
Read moreCongressional and presidential elections come next year in 2026. President Gustavo Petro wants the winning candidates to provide continuity with his programs, so this year, 2025, represents his last chance to influence voters. Although his reforms affect broad swaths of the Colombian economy, he clearly sees energy policy as an opportunity to leave a mark.
Read moreEnel Green Power, a division of Enel Colombia, initiated the construction of two major solar energy projects: Guayepo III and Atlántico, located in the department of Atlántico, Colombia.
Read moreGreenYellow, a leader in energy solutions, partnered with NU3, a prominent social organization in Barranquilla, Colombia, to install a cutting-edge solar system.
Read moreThe Inspector General Office published a landmark report titled "Colombia and the Energy Transition: Reflections and Recommendations on a Transition Tailor-made for our country."
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is closing 2024 with the highest tariffs in 30 years, according to the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía).
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The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) issued a concerning climate forecast for the last weeks of December and the first quarter of 2025.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) recently held an information session in Sumapaz Province, Cundinamarca, aimed at fostering energy accessibility and sustainability.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled a draft decree formalizing the merger of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE).
Read moreIn a recent move, Colombia’s Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has suspended the reception of new applications for the evaluation of energy projects involving Unconventional energy sources (FNCE), energy efficiency management (GEE), and hydrogen.
Read moreThe Sabanalarga Solar Park, part of the Bosques Solares complex in the municipality of Sabanalarga, Atlantico, has successfully integrated 60 megawatts (MW) of clean energy into Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreThe energy provider Air-e announced that its tariffs will remain unchanged in January 2025, bringing relief to over 1.3 million users across La Guajira, Atlántico, and Magdalena.
Read moreDuring a recent visit to Colombia's Caribbean region, Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized the region's critical role in advancing the country's energy transition and national development plan under President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreAt the recent "Vision 2025 – Tendencias Colombia" forum hosted by Prisa Media, top energy experts highlighted the pressing challenges facing Colombia’s energy sector in 2025.
Read moreIn a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs, President Gustavo Petro recently announced a CoP$150B investment aimed at installing solar panels on rooftops in the Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira regions, where the energy company Air-e operates.
Read moreA groundbreaking initiative was introduced to the Colombian Congress: the first-ever nuclear law in the country.
Read moreIn 2024, Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) intensified efforts to promote offshore wind energy development by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Read moreThe Escazú Agreement, adopted in Costa Rica in 2018 and ratified in Colombia under Law 2273 of 2022, represents a landmark step in promoting environmental justice and transparency in Latin America and the Caribbean. It places citizens at the forefront of environmental protection, ensuring their rights to information, participation, and justice in ecological matters.
Read moreIn a landmark ruling, Colombia's Constitutional Court has determined that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), as regulated by Article 57 of Law 99 of 1993, must now include evaluations of climate change impacts.
Read moreEDP Renewables, the company responsible for the largest wind energy projects in Colombia, Alpha and Beta, announced its decision to exit the country.
Read moreAs the world accelerates its shift to renewable energy, green hydrogen is emerging as a key element in decarbonizing industries. However, the processes which produce this hydrogen consume significant amounts of potable water, raising concerns about sustainability.
Read moreOver the holidays, the Petro government moved even closer to buying Air-e, not merely “intervening” and operating it on a (theoretically) short-term basis. The other Caribbean operator, Afina, has repeatedly offered Petro “the car keys”. Also Minhacienda is not paying its bills, pushing even major players like EPM into financial problems. Is the goal renationalization? Some history might help understanding.
Read moreIn response to the ongoing energy crisis affecting Puerto Carreño, the capital of Vichada, the government announced a financial injection of over CoP$3.0B to Electro Vichada.
Read moreValledupar Cesar, is set to embark on an ambitious project to establish a public solar energy park, aligning with the government's goal of clean and affordable energy.
Read moreThe dire financial situation of Afinia, a subsidiary of EPM, has prompted the utility company to call on the Colombian government to assume energy operations in the Cesar and Magdalena regions.
Read moreDuring a critical moment for Colombia’s energy sector, exacerbated by the impacts of El Niño phenomenon, mini solar farms are emerging as a promising solution to diversify the country’s energy matrix.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted an environmental license for the 200 Megawatt (MW) Solar Park ‘El Espino’ located in the northeastern region of Córdoba, encompassing the municipalities of Sahagún, Ciénaga de Oro, and Pueblo Nuevo.
Read moreIn 2024, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Minister Andrés Camacho, made significant strides in its energy and mining transformation efforts, marking a commitment to the “Government of Change,” as emphasized by President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreIn Colombia, hydropower plays a central role in the country’s energy supply. As of December 3, 2024, the net effective capacity (CEN) of the national electricity grid reached 13,206.77 megawatts (MW), with hydropower contributing nearly 62% of this total.
Read moreISA, a leading energy infrastructure company, has won its first tender under the Misión Transmisión Plan, securing the construction of the Magangué substation located in the Bolívar department.
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In 2025, Colombia will take a major step toward sustainable energy with the launch of "Colombia Solar," a government initiative aimed at providing solar energy to low-income households in strata 1 and 2.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced his administration is exploring the possibility of acquiring Air-e, the energy service provider in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombian energy company Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA) unveiled a US$130M fund aimed at investing in advanced-stage energy startups.
Read moreThe Colombian government is intensifying its efforts to support the transition to cleaner energy through strategic fiscal policies.
Read moreThe Colombian government has delivered the first 80 "Casas del Sol" (Solar Houses) in the La Guajira department, benefiting 1,438 Indigenous families from local tribes.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has taken a significant step in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition by preliminarily qualifying eight companies for its first Offshore Wind Energy Round.
Read moreThe International Arbitration Tribunal exonerated the CCC Ituango Consortium, responsible for constructing the Hidroituango hydroelectric project, from liability in the collapse of the auxiliary diversion tunnel in April 2018.
Read moreColombia's renewable energy sector continues to expand, with a significant milestone reached in August 2024 when the country achieved an installed capacity of 452 MW in self-generation and mini-farm projects, according to the Colombian Renewable Energy Association (SER).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled a complementary annex to its Transmission Expansion Plan 2022–2036, outlining a significant portfolio of projects.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) is positioning itself to seize potential acquisition opportunities in 2025, which could influence its financial strategies, including the possibility of tapping into capital markets.
Read moreEmcali, the public services company serving southwestern Colombia, is actively exploring ways to diversify its business portfolio by entering the energy generation market.
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With nearly a kilometer of elevated infrastructure complete, Bogotá’s long-delayed metro might actually be built. This and other stories in our quarterly update of rail and public transportation news in Colombia.
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Amid concerns about Colombia's energy security raised by the Office of the Comptroller General, the Center for Renewable Energy and Water Studies (Ceera) emphasized the vital role of Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs).
Read moreEnel Colombia, through its Enel Green Power division, has officially launched Guayepo I & II, the largest centralized solar park in South America and a milestone for Colombia's energy transition.
Read moreA recent report by Fenalco and Andi has revealed an impressive milestone in Colombia's automotive market: an electric vehicle has climbed the ranks to become one of the country's best-selling cars in November 2024.
Read moreColombia's solar energy sector is surging, achieving remarkable growth with over 1,900 MW of renewable capacity now operational, largely driven by solar power projects. However, the progress in wind energy lags significantly.
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In late October 2023, we published a map of charging stations in the immediate vicinity of Bogota. The above map shows approximately the same area. What has changed?
Read moreRenewable energy is on the rise in Colombia, signaling a shift towards a more diversified and sustainable energy matrix.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector recently discussed the complex journey of Colombia’s energy transition during a forum organized by Cambio. HCC attended the event and here is a summary of the meeting.
Read moreEdwin Palma, intervention agent for Air-e, sparked controversy among thousands of users in Barranquilla after announcing a rate increase for electricity in December while simultaneously updating worker salaries.
Read moreEnel Colombia surpassed a significant milestone of 1,000 self-generation clients, with 376 located in Bogotá and 657 in Cundinamarca.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Agency for Territorial Renewal (ART) formalized an agreement to promote a Just Energy Transition in the Middle and Lower San Juan and Lower Calima regions of Colombia.
Read moreAir-e announced the payment of CoP$78B to cover October's energy costs.
Read moreThe Chambers of Commerce and committees of the Caribbean have presented five key proposals to the national government to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in the region.
Read moreEPM successfully installed a solar energy system at the La Flor Ranchería in Alta Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreHidroituango, one of Colombia's most significant infrastructure projects, is aimed at supplying nearly 17% of the country's electricity demand.
Read moreMore than 200 participants, including representatives from indigenous, Afro-Colombian, Rrom, and raizal communities, gathered in La Guajira to discuss and enhance the mechanisms of prior consultation in Colombia.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard by the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), a program of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Colombia’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture as its reliance on hydropower and fossil fuels exposes the country to significant vulnerabilities.
Read moreIn response to concerns raised by the community following President Gustavo Petro's October announcement about a potential hydroelectric project in the Micay Canyon region of Cauca, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified the status of the initiative.
Read moreThe Colombian government introduced a groundbreaking reform in the energy sector through Resolution CREG 101 066 of 2024.
Read moreThe development of renewable energy projects, especially solar power, has become crucial for Colombia’s energy diversification and sustainability goals. However, delays in permits and infrastructure have hindered progress, affecting the country’s ability to meet its energy demands effectively.
Read moreLibero Copper, a company specializing in the exploration of strategic minerals such as copper, is emerging as a key ally in Colombia's energy transition efforts.
Read moreProtests are ongoing in the rural areas of Mesitas del Colegio, Cundinamarca, as local residents continue to block access to Enel’s Darío Valencia and El Paraíso hydroelectric plants.
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