The country managed to stop the upward trend of deforestation, achieving the lowest level in nine years.
Read moreAccording to the World Bank's updated Atlas of the SDGs 2023, Colombia has made significant progress in climate action.
Read moreEnel has made significant investments to enhance its response to service issues in Bogotá.
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Experts and government officials talked about the delay in implementing renewable energy projects, according to experts.
Read moreA Colombian Electric Vehicle (EV) has been impounded by traffic police in Bogotá, Colombia.
Read moreSies Salud and Mamita Santa María Foundation have installed solar panels in a school located in the rural village of Comejenes, inhabited by members of the Wayuu indigenous community in La Guajira.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreExperts question the feasibility and timeliness of the Wayuu community's partnership in energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has initiated the construction of the Colectora 500kV electric power transmission project.
Read moreChilean company Evsy plans to install free Electric Vehicle charging stations in residential areas of Colombia.
Read moreExperts talked about the relevance of energy diversification, but they also criticized some of the government decisions that could affect the transition.
Read moreColombia is making progress in the production of biogas and biomethane, although it is still in the early stages of development.
Read moreThe Danish Energy Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), is actively supporting Colombia's offshore wind energy development through knowledge transfer and technical assistance.
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Two weeks ago, I wrote about wanting XM data in an easy format so I could dig below the headline numbers and see trends rather than one month at a time. We managed to fill in a database back to December 2020 so we have the last 21 months of the Duque government (Diego Mesa was MinEnergia) and the first 11 months of the Petro government with Irene Vélez at the helm.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced progress in the document for the energy transition roadmap.
Read moreA report by Corficolombiana analyzes the current state of carbon markets in Colombia and the world.
Read moreThe Council of State upheld the decision to suspend the draft decree that would have granted President Gustavo Petro powers to intervene in public services.
Read moreTerpel, through its subsidiary Voltex, has announced plans to invest in the development of fast-charging hubs for heavy-duty vehicles in several locations throughout Colombia.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially declared the onset of El Niño.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, and the Mayor of Medellín and President of the Board of Directors of EPM, Daniel Quintero Calle, announced an agreement between the government and the company regarding the Jepírachi wind farm in La Guajira.
Read moreSeveral experts have issued warnings about the imminent arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on agriculture, food, and energy.
Read moreThe recent case of energy fraud in a luxurious stratum 6 house in an exclusive area of Puerto Colombia has brought attention to the chronic problem of energy theft in the Caribbean region.
Read moreHitachi Energy's President and Country Managing Director for Latin America, Ramón Monrás, discusses the company's performance and outlook in the renewable energy sector.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued Resolution No. 00626 on July 3, 2023, ordering the disbursement of funds to cover energy subsidies for low-income consumers.
Read moreEPM is taking significant steps to support energy affordability and community development. The company has announced several initiatives to guarantee stable energy tariffs and promote sustainable energy practices.
Read moreCemex Colombia has launched a new business unit, Regenera, aligned with the company’s environmental goals.
Read moreXM, the operator of the Colombian electricity market, has published a study on the flexibility of the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreFollowing the approval of the budget supplement, several members of the Caribbean caucus expressed concern that the budget did not allocate funds to address the current situation of increased energy tariffs.
Read moreColombian companies are taking significant steps in their own energy transition, not only for sustainability reasons, but also as a cost-saving strategy.
Read moreColombia has been striving to mass deploy smart meters to accurately monitor the consumption of various public utility services.
Read moreBancolombia's calculations suggest that several regions could experience higher electricity prices due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreDuring President Gustavo Petro's cabinet tour in the department of La Guajira, various changes in social and economic matters have been announced. One of these changes will be in TermoGuajira.
Read moreThe government continues to work on the development of a transition roadmap to promote the campaign's agenda. Experts from various sectors have highlighted the challenges that the country faces in this process, including the need to change consumer habits, which should be considered in the roadmap's definition.
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The press turns against electric vehicles in some countries and the public too. In England, a famous comedian writes in a left-of-center paper that he feels deceived by EVs and an editor for a right-of-center paper says “The electric car ‘revolution’ is a disaster before it’s begun”. Colombian business newspaper Portafolio questions whether we can achieve 100% EVs in 2040. What is happening and why? And what should I do with my 20-year-old Volkswagen Golf?
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has unveiled plans to prioritize the installation of clean energy systems and electrical transmission lines in La Guajira, with the goal of achieving a social pact that involves Wayúu communities in generating clean electricity.
Read moreThe executive director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), José Fernando Prada, talked about the measures to confront the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon in La Guajira is expected to have a significant impact on the energy and agricultural sectors.
Read moreWith the aim of reactivating rail traffic in Colombia, led by the government, the sixth committee of the House of Representatives unanimously approved the Railway Law in its first debate.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), spoke about how the comprehensive strengthening of the electricity system is key to the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has disbursed payments to energy companies for subsidies granted in the first quarter of this year.
Read moreThe energy transition has met with resistance in La Guajira, creating challenges for authorities and the private sector.
Read moreDuring his visit to La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with authorities from the Wayúu community in the Nazareth district of Uribia.
Read moreGEB announced a milestone in the Colectora Line project.
Read moreIn La Guajira, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) presented and signed the Pact for Transition alongside President Gustavo Petro, local authorities, and energy generation and transmission companies.
Read moreEl Heraldo's editorial discusses the current heat wave in Barranquilla and other cities in the Colombian Caribbean.
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) published its most recent report of the Energy Transition Index (ETI), with worrying results for Colombia.
Read moreOn his second day in La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with the municipalities of Nazareth and Uribia, the largest municipality in the country by area. The discussion focused on energy transition, a critical issue in the region as it serves as a leading example for the country's renewable energy plans.
Read moreSenator Efraín Cepeda stated that politicians will continue to insist on proposals to mitigate the rate increases.
Read moreISA, through its subsidiary ISA InterColombia, has recently initiated the implementation of a new energy project in Sabanalarga, Bolívar.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a report highlighting the energy generation potential in La Guajira.
Read moreAn editorial in El Heraldo discusses the decision of Enel Colombia's Board of Directors to indefinitely suspend the construction of the Windpeshi Wind Farm in La Guajira.
Read moreEnel Green Power and Centelsa by Nexans announced a significant investment in the department of Cesar.
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I had a brilliant idea for this week’s Thursday Thoughts but when I sat down to write it – at nearly the last minute as usual – I found I didn’t have all the data I needed for what I wanted to do. So, I went for something different, leading to the blank page which writers have nightmares about. I waited in vain for the Muse to arrive. Writing about the data challenge itself gave me something interesting to share.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreA study conducted by Corficolombiana warns of the potential negative impact of an intense El Niño phenomenon on the Colombian economy.
Read moreColombia is poised to create 15,000 jobs in the hydrogen industry by 2030, according to the Hydrogen Chamber, a strategic alliance between Andi and Naturgas.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, visited Ecopetrol's Innovation and Technology Center (ICP) in Piedecuesta, Santander.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is collaborating with Asobancaria, the association representing private and multilateral banks in Colombia, to structure initiatives that accelerate the fair energy transition in the country.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez Torres attended the inauguration of the "Aquasol" floating solar plant pilot project in Tierralta, Córdoba.
Read moreA group of Colombian legislators and academics is spearheading a nuclear energy development initiative through a proposed law to be presented in the upcoming legislative session.
Read moreThe Superintendent of Public Utility Services in Colombia, Dagoberto Quiroga, highlighted the major shortcomings of the industry in providing services across different regions of the country.
Read moreColombia has taken an important step in environmental licensing for energy infrastructure.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, president of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), recently discussed the company's operations and the challenges ahead in the energy sector.
Read moreElectricity prices are expected to rise for low-income households in Colombia because of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, met with the Energy Transition Subgroup of the Group of International Cooperators in Colombia (GRUC).
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for May 2023.
Read moreAccording to Professor Ricardo Hausmann, founder and director of the Growth Lab at Harvard University, Colombia can boost its economic growth and close gaps by embracing new technologies and the global transition to decarbonization.
Read moreThe current Resolution 108 of 1997 of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) defines the criteria for the protection of the rights of users of public utility services.
Read moreThe Fund for Unconventional Energies and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) announced the installation of projects to meet the energy needs of La Loma district in the municipality of Bojayá, Chocó, through the 'Con Energía' program.
Read moreEnergy sector companies in Colombia have had plans to participate in the transition process for some time, and some already have projects underway. However, despite delivering positive financial results, the prices of their stocks on the Colombian Stock Exchange do not reflect this.
Read moreUnergy, a startup focusing on decentralized and democratized clean energy, has chosen Brazil and Colombia as ideal locations to strengthen its mission.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft decree on White Hydrogen.
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OK. Not strictly on topic. But we have to have fun every once in a while, and I’m sure your companies have discussed what Artificial Intelligence (AI) means for your operation. I have experimented with some of the more interesting tools, ChatGPT and MidJourney, so thinking you will find this useful. Or amusing. Or both! Or neither. (This article has lots of graphics. It may be better viewed on a laptop or pad and over WiFi.)
Read moreApproximately 100 Wayú indigenous authorities and leaders signed a petition to President Gustavo Petro expressing their concern and opposition to the installation of wind farms on the coast of Alta Guajira (Wüinpümüin).
Read moreColombia and Germany have entered into an agreement aimed at boosting the hydrogen industry and fostering collaboration in green energy.
Read moreVice Minister of Energy, Cristian Díaz, spoke about the action plan to deal with El Niño phenomenon and its potential impact on electricity tariffs.
Read moreCEO Jorge Carrillo announced that EPM has acquired a 51% stake in Triple A, and that the company will have a new subsidiary in Panama.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for May this year.
Read moreExperts talked about the feasibility of a short-term transition in Colombia.
Read moreAndesco’s Camilo Sánchez discussed various aspects of the industry in a recent interview.
Read moreEPM announced progress in the development of a functional pilot project to explore technologies for the production and use of green hydrogen in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro began a three-day visit to Germany with the goal of securing an agreement to produce green hydrogen in Colombia and facilitate its export to other countries.
Read moreFinance Minister Ricardo Bonilla made a controversial proposal on sustainable mobility.
Read moreThe economic committees of the Colombian Congress discussed the initial proposal for a budget amendment for this year, which was reduced from CoP$23T to CoP$16.9T.
Read moreDuring his recent visit, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer James Claverley reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting Colombia's Fair Energy Transition.
Read moreExperts of the sector warned about the companies at risk due to El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreCompanies operating in Colombia's electricity sector are expressing concern about the lack of legal and regulatory stability that is hampering their investments and contributions to the country's energy transition.
Read moreThe Director General of the Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE), Javier Campillo, announced a new solar tender.
Read moreYoung Tae Kim, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum (ITF), discussed various aspects of the transport sector and offered his insights.
Read moreHidroituango’s turbines have operated for over 6,000 hours since November 30th last year. However, turbine number 2 has experienced difficulties in stabilizing its operation.
Read moreColombia is preparing for the arrival of El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country's agricultural sector.
Read moreTechnology is transforming the traditional dynamics of the energy sector in Colombia.
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I think efficiency gets short shrift in energy transition discussions because policy makers fixate on shiny technologies like green hydrogen and storage systems. So I was pleased to see several prominent mentions in MinEnergia’s recent roadmap methodology document.
Read moreCelsia launched a new charger for residential Electric Vehicles (EVs), during the Latam Mobility Colombia 2023 fair in Medellín.
Read moreAs ePC reported earlier, Enel Colombia announced the indefinite suspension of its Windpeshi wind project in La Guajira due to delays caused by protests, blockades, and community demands. Here are some of the impacts.
Read moreColombia's ambition to become a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen faces several challenges.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) bring energy solutions to hospitals and educational centers in the Cesar department.
Read moreThe Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) has openned public tenders to bring electricity to families in La Guajira.
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