In a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions, the Arca pilot solar project has been successfully installed in La Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreIn Colombia, the average household energy consumption ranges from 150 to 300 kilowatt-hours per month. This indicator can be significantly improved through conscious and responsible use of this resource, primarily by adopting energy efficiency measures.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a significant increase in requests for connection points from electric power generation projects and new loads.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, announced that the government has approved a budget for El Niño Management Plan.
Read moreAs Colombia enters a period of reforms, particularly in education, certain disturbing realities are coming to light, especially in rural areas.
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“Water under the bridge” refers to “events that are in the past and consequently no longer to be regarded as important”. But with El Niño already drying up Colombia’s hydroelectric dam reservoirs, energy planners have to worry about keeping back all the water they can.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Andrés Camacho discusses renewable energy progress and financial stability in the sector, among other issues.
Read moreThe president of the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators, Acolgen, Natalia Gutiérrez, took to social media to shed light on the current risks confronting the country's electricity sector.
Read moreSpectrum, the company spearheading the ambitious Andes solar project situated between Barrancabermeja and Bucaramanga in Santander, is poised to make significant strides in solar energy in Colombia.
Read moreAs concerns loom over the risk of power outages in Colombia, Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho Morales, has been summoned for a political oversight debate in the House of Representatives to scrutinize the situation.
Read moreDespite governmental enthusiasm for expanding renewable energies in Colombia and the opportunities this presents, regulatory rigidity, bureaucratic setbacks, and other obstacles are putting pressure on investors.
Read moreSandra Vilardy Quiroga has spoken out following the announcement of her resignation from the position of Deputy Minister of Environmental Policies and Standardization at the Ministry of Environment.
Read moreColombia is currently undertaking construction on 16 transmission projects, spanning both national and regional coverage, but these report several challenges and delays.
Read moreEPM awarded the contract for final civil works to facilitate the commissioning of generation units 5 through 8 of the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has put forward a draft resolution aiming to suspend the energy supply limitation scheme for energy marketers. This system has been in use for years to ensure these agents meet their commitments.
Read moreDespite the government plan to boost the transition, Colombia has witnessed limited progress in the adoption of clean energy sources this year.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s Office, through the Delegated Inspector for Environmental, Mining-Energy, and Agrarian Affairs and the Delegated Inspector for Territorial Management and Governance, has issued an alert to the Colombian government.
Read moreEPM, revealed that the pilot wind park, Jepírachi, has successfully concluded its operations and will now undergo a phased decommissioning process.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro pointed to a ranking by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on annual energy inflation rates up to July 2023 in its 38 member countries. He criticized the calculation of electricity tariffs by the Regulatory Commission for Energy and Gas (CREG), alleging that it economically benefits companies in the sector.
Read moreAcolgen’s Natalia Gutiérrez called on the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) to reassess the conditions of the electric energy exchange with Ecuador.
Read moreThe landscape of renewable energy contracts with unconventional sources in Colombia is currently marked by uncertainty.
Read moreHidroituango plays a pivotal role in providing resilience to the country's energy sector.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, responded to the warning of former ministers about a possible crisis in the energy sector.
Read moreBrookfield Corporation, the owner of Isagen, has sent a warning letter to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), addressed to Minister Andrés Camacho, with a copy to Minister of Finance (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla.
Read moreColombia and the Netherlands have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance offshore wind energy projects in the context of Colombia's energy transition efforts.
Read moreColombia is about to embark on an ambitious journey in its energy landscape, entering the uncharted territory of geothermal. A recent symposium, organized by Brigard & Urrutia, convened a gathering of experts to discuss the prospects and challenges of geothermal energy in the country.
Read moreIn a letter addressed to President Gustavo Petro, former ministers of Mines and Energy, as well as former ministers of Finance, and even members of the energy sector, asked him to take urgent measures in the face of a possible risk of blackout.
Read moreIn a recent announcement, President Gustavo Petro addressed the electric vehicle market in the country through his social media channels.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) is making progress in the environmental assessment of the project "Transmission Line Associated with the Cuestecitas- Colectora 1 Connection at 500 kV," a request submitted by Enlaza Grupo Energía de Bogotá (GEB).
Read moreThe former Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez, is set to return to government service under President Gustavo Petro, this time with the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI).
Read moreWarnings from XM align with alerts raised by former Deputy Minister (Acting) of Energy, Cristian Díaz about a possible energy crisis in Colombia.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro recently addressed energy tariffs, proposing methods to reduce user costs on their utility bills. One of his suggestions involved the installation of solar panels, citing a successful case in a school during his tenure as Mayor of Bogotá.
Read moreEPM successfully inaugurated the country's inaugural biomethane plant.
Read moreEPM announced the removal of blockades that were impeding access to the Hidroituango power plant. These blockades had raised concerns about the country's energy security.
Read moreIn a parallel situation to the Windpeshi wind farm by Enel Green Power in La Guajira, another company has opted out of a solar project, this time in the municipality of Girardot, about two hours by car south of Bogotá.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced measures to counteract a possible electrical crisis in the country.
Read moreIn a period marked by preparations for the El Niño weather phenomenon and uncertainties surrounding legal frameworks for renewable energy projects, Celsia, the energy company within the Argos Group, announced a significant milestone.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, President of Grupo Energia Bogotá, discussed the challenges faced by energy companies in Colombia and outlined what needs to be done to implement a 'lifesaver' plan.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has issued a rallying call to the communities of Engativá and all of Bogotá, urging them to transition from energy consumers to producers of clean electricity.
Read moreThe outgoing director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (Creg), José Fernando Prada, played a pivotal role in the official launch of the Wholesale Energy Market Information System (Simem).
Read moreA prolonged El Niño phenomenon is set to put pressure on energy prices in Colombia, subsequently affecting food costs and potentially leading to inflationary spikes, countering the recent reduction trend reported by Dane.
Read moreThe reindustrialization and energy transition stand as two major pillars of the Petro administration's agenda. However, a critical aspect that remains less defined is the source of funding for these initiatives. Addressing this concern is vital for ensuring the success and sustainability of these ambitious projects.
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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 September, 2023. Here are the details.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro reiterated his commitment to present a reform of Colombia's public services.
Read moreThe Department National of Planning (DNP) recently spearheaded a webinar titled "Together for Territory: Urban and Regional Mobility."
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Last March, I wrote an article called “We’ll always have Paris” talking about the IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 report which concluded that the world was unlikely to make the COP 21 – aka “Paris” – commitments to limit global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels by 2100. A recently published chart says we may already have blown it.
Read moreAfter reviewing Decree 1085 of 2023, through which the state of economic, social, and ecological emergency was declared in the department of La Guajira, the Plenary Chamber of the Constitutional Court took a decision on this document.
Read moreAs Colombia navigates its path towards an energy transition, experts emphasize the critical challenges that the nation must surmount to achieve sustainable progress.
Read moreTo reduce electricity rates in the Caribbean region, the Chamber of Commerce in Barranquilla and the Inter-Guild Committee in Atlántico have urged the government to allocate funding for the modernization of the electrical infrastructure in the Caribbean.
Read moreDuring an extraordinary session, the Board of Directors of EPM approved a capital injection for Afinia.
Read moreIn the ambitious journey towards achieving Colombia's 2050 decarbonization targets, the Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) underscores the indispensable role of energy transmission.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is making significant strides in the regulation of electromobility.
Read moreThe concept of circular economy transcends mere fiscal considerations, as experts emphasize the need for a broader approach to drive sustainability across all sectors of society.
Read moreIn response to a 7% surge in corporate electricity bills by September 2023, businesses are turning to innovative approaches to save energy, notably through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.
Read moreAs Colombia faces the potential impacts of the 'El Niño' phenomenon, which may extend until March 2024, the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM) has put forth a comprehensive action plan to avert the risk of energy rationing.
Read moreCarlos Londoño Amariles, Vice President of Supplies and Shared Services at EPM, talked about energy transition.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's proposal for free public transportation has sparked a range of opinions within economic and productive sectors.
Read moreAccording to the Colombian Association of Temporary Services Companies (Acoset), showed its concerns about the impact of labor reform bill.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for August this year.
Read moreTo address the issue of fluctuating energy prices in the market, Dagoberto Quiroga, Superintendent of Public Services, highlighted the role of major hydroelectric generators in influencing energy prices.
Read moreThe Commission for Energy and Gas Regulation (CREG) faces a challenging situation due to resignations of its commissioners, decisions from the Council of State, and persisting vacancies within the organization, which governs regulations for electric energy, natural gas, and liquid fuels like gasoline and diesel.
Read moreCusezar has been honored with the prestigious Edge Champions recognition for its eco-conscious projects.
Read moreCelsia announced the inauguration of a new solar farm in the country, achieving a significant milestone.
Read moreDuring the P4G Colombia 2023 Summit, Mayor Claudia López of Bogotá emphasized the crucial role of community-driven public-private partnerships in addressing the gaps in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Read moreChevrolet has bolstered its charging network new locations, demonstrating a commitment to emission-free mobility.
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In our recent article about MinEnergia’s roadmap, Greased Lightning, we noted that MinEnergia was not using the UPME’s forecasts, at least for the Transport sector and we asked “if the Ministry is not using the UPME’s numbers, whose are they using?” The Ministry website has an Excel with all the numbers (that we swear wasn’t there before) that allows a detailed comparison and an Appendix (that we must have missed) with an explanation of the different assumptions. At least now we know.
Read moreColombia is on the brink of a major power outage, warns the Inspector General Office, as several converging factors are exacerbated by the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of the Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability.
Read moreEPM disclosed the unit price of electricity applied in Antioquia and El Carmen del Atrato (Chocó), highlighting a period of tariff stabilization.
Read moreLatin America is gradually accelerating its transition towards cleaner mobility, with varying rates of electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the region.
Read moreIn a recent address at the Assembly of Energy and Public Services Users, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho, made statements regarding the privatization of the electric energy sector.
Read moreA recent report from Fitch Ratings highlights significant discoveries by international investors and a global preference for natural gas, indicating that Colombia's economy and hydrocarbon industry are poised for long-term growth.
Read moreThe governor of Antioquia, Aníbal Gaviria, announced a new lawsuit by the Hidroituango Society against EPM.
Read moreCementos Argos, in collaboration with Celsia, inaugurated a solar farm at a cement plant featuring over 2,100 solar modules.
Read moreIn July 2023, after 18 months of relative calm with no impact on the energy supply, attacks on electric power towers have resurfaced in Colombia. Now, almost two months later, new incidents have occurred.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Superintendence of Public Services, in collaboration with more than 1,800 participants from the Colombian Caribbean departments, successfully convened the First Caribbean Energy and Public Services Assembly.
Read moreIn a recent survey conducted by Cifras y Conceptos, Susana Muhamad, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), is well ranked among the ministers in the first year of President Gustavo Petro’s government.
Read moreIn the pursuit of a more sustainable operation, Mercado Libre Colombia announced the integration of renewable energies into its logistical operations.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for August 2023.
Read moreIn a significant development for Colombia's energy sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended the introduction of long-term renewable energy auctions.
Read moreIn Colombia, the Voluntary Demand Disconnection (DDV) program has emerged as a crucial initiative to bolster energy sustainability and strengthen the electrical energy system, particularly during challenging periods like the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreColombia and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of strengthening collaboration in the field of the hydrogen industry.
Read moreJosé Fernando Prada, Director of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) delivered three crucial messages regarding the regulatory measures to be implemented in the current scenario in his last speech as head of this institution.
Read moreColombia is now facing the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring reduced rainfall, affecting various sectors heavily dependent on hydrology, such as agriculture and electricity generation.
Read moreColumnist Amat Zuluaga wrote an analysis of the viability of marine energy in Colombia.
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With his unmistakable talent to grab headlines with outrageous ideas that most people / voters will think are wonderful, President Gustavo Petro suggested a few weeks ago that public transport should be “free”. Of course, it will not be “free”. Taxpayers will have to pay for it.
Read moreFor the first time, Colombia's Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (Impe) has been measured, shedding light on a significant issue affecting millions of Colombians.
Read moreThe National Association of Public Utility and Communications Companies (Andesco) addressed the concerns regarding the supply of electricity and natural gas in certain regions of Colombia in the short term.
Read moreBimbo announced the acquisition of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for its operations in the country.
Read moreAfter years of anticipation, dialogues, studies, designs, and navigating through a pandemic, the first carriage of the electric train project, Regiotram de Occidente, has arrived in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Wholesale Distributors of Electric Energy (Asocodis) has raised concerns about the surging demand for energy due to the unexpected heatwaves in the country.
Read moreRecently, the State Council nullified of Decree 570 of 2018, which enabled auctions of long-term energy contracts that were restricted to unconventional renewable sources. This, in practice, means that this mechanism cannot be used again.
Read moreThe people of the Caribbean region have persistently voiced their concerns about the quality and high costs of essential public services, particularly electricity.
Read moreIn a concerted effort to bolster the water security of Colombian territories and contribute to the protection and restoration of critical watersheds, the Grupo Argos Foundation signed 185 new conservation agreements in 2022.
Read moreThe Fair Energy Transition (FET) relies on all forms of unconventional renewable energy, with solar power playing a pivotal role.
Read moreIn Colombia, over 818,000 households still lack access to electricity. Most of these households are in the departments of Magdalena, Valle del Cauca, La Guajira, Bolívar, and Córdoba.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, joined the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) on September 9th for the launch of an initiative focused on Energy Communities in Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI) in the Colombian Pacific region.
Read moreSiemens unveiled its new venture in Colombia and beyond: Innomotics SAS.
Read moreThe consortium composed of Yellow River branch and Schrader Camargo S.A.S. (CyS Consortium) has received positive news from EPM.
Read moreWhile the precise timeline for the transition remains uncertain, there are indications of potential developments in the coming years.
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