Henkel, the German multinational, has awarded its Colombian plant the top accolade at the Sustainability Excellence Award Latam, in recognition of its environmental efforts.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Acopi) talked about the government’s decree to face what it calls an “emergency” in La Guajira.
Read moreThe Colombian mining and energy portfolio underwent a tumultuous transformation in the inaugural year of President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreEngineer Omar Andrés Camacho Morales has officially taken office as the new Minister of Mines and Energy in Colombia.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) initiated an environmental sanction process against the Hidroituango hydroelectric project.
Read moreMinEnergia recently published four key reports for its energy roadmap. No. We haven’t read them cover to cover. At 858 pages, we doubt anyone will. But we have scanned for the key messages and hope this summary gives our readers value.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for June this year.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) addressed government decrees amid La Guajira emergency.
Read moreThe company has unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at expanding its renewable energy capacity.
Read moreEPM has successfully secured a substantial contract for enhanced security services.
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The EPM Group reported its results for the first semester of 2023. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Colombian Commission for Energy Regulation and Gas (CREG) has issued Resolution Creg 101-018 of 2023, introducing a new scheme to monitor potential market power issues in the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM).
Read moreThe mining-energy sector has undergone significant changes with the arrival of the new government.
Read moreSebastián Ruales, CEO and co-founder of Bia, presents the company’s innovative solution to the rising cost of energy in Colombia.
Read moreIn compliance with legal requirements and the pursuit of a fair energy transition, Colombia is making strides in engaging citizens in shaping its energy future.
Read moreThe road to Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Colombia has been a challenging one, with many obstacles hindering progress.
Read moreISA reported an attack against one of its transmission lines in the country.
Read moreThe Board of Directors of EPM reached an agreement to explore a public-private alliance that will allow the Jepírachi wind farm to be turned over to the government.
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ISA S.A. E.S.P (BVC: ISA) reported its second quarter 2023 results. Here are the details.
Read moreExperts talked about the reasons behind the intermittent disruptions and explored preventive adjustments.
Read moreIn a recent cabinet meeting presided over by President Gustavo Petro, former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, caught everyone's attention as she appeared alongside some of her former colleagues.
Read moreIn a push towards a more sustainable future marked by renewable energies, Solenium will develop two of Latin America's first automated solar mini-farms in 2023.
Read moreRecently, the former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made the surprising announcement that the country's first wind farm, Jepírachi, would also be managed by nearby Wayuu communities. But doubts arose as the news spread through social media.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced new measures to help La Guajira.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has issued the first decree in response to the declaration of economic, social, and environmental emergency in La Guajira.
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We ran out of what used to be called “column inches” but modernly would be called “word count” last week before completing the graphs we wanted to show from the UPME’s updated energy forecasts. This week focuses mostly on emissions but a bit on green H2 installed capacity.
Read moreColombia is advancing towards a more robust energy transmission system with the recent adoption of the 2022-2036 Generation Transmission Reference Expansion Plan.
Read moreAir-e issued a call for rational energy usage on the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Read moreOver 10 years ago, Bogotá saw the launch of a pioneering electric taxi pilot program in Colombia and Latin America.
Read moreDespite corporate announcements, actions and sustainability reports, public awareness of the most active companies in this area remains low.
Read moreFENOGE and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) have provided an update to the public regarding the possibility of continuing the operation of the Jepirachi wind farm.
Read moreAs Colombia faces the impending challenge of El Niño's arrival, concerns are mounting over potential power cuts and their economic impact on households and businesses.
Read moreThe Colombian Inspector General's Office has released a report detailing the major findings resulting from a compliance audit of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreISA, part of the Ecopetrol Group, has achieved significant success in Brazil by winning two out of nine lots in the country's first public energy transmission auction of the year conducted by the National Agency of Electric Energy of São Paulo.
Read moreThe electric sector has been on high alert in recent days due to the risks of grid exhaustion, which could lead to more frequent demand unmet in critical areas.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge), has launched a call for community energy companies.
Read moreKlik Energy, a marketplace catering to Colombia's energy demand response, announced its selection by the Ventures EPM and Axon Partners Program to receive funding.
Read moreThe energy company recently uncovered 29 cases of energy theft in a residential complex located in the northern part of Barranquilla.
Read moreLuis Guillermo Acosta, Executive Director of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers, provided an overview of the current state of the energy sector.
Read moreFollowing the recent change in leadership at Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), with Felipe Bayón stepping down and Ricardo Roa taking over as the new executive, Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA), a subsidiary of the oil company, will see changes in its Board of Directors.
Read moreEPM took a significant step towards advancing the country's energy transition with the inauguration of its Hydrogen Hub.
Read moreEnsa, a subsidiary of the EPM Group, has signed a loan agreement with IDB Invest and Scotiabank Panam.
Read moreOmar Andrés Camacho, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), faces significant challenges as he takes on this critical role. Experts have highlighted several pressing issues that demand immediate attention and strategic planning.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the Colombian Navy have signed an agreement to explore the potential of renewable energies offshore.
Read moreThe second hydromechanical gate arrived at Hidroituango, marking a significant step forward for the ongoing construction of the mega project.
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The government’s mining and energy think-tank (Unidad de Planeacción Minera-Energetica) updated its long term forecasts of the sector out to 2052. This will not satisfy calls for short-term forecast updates in the face of El Niño but does give investors planning scenarios for the medium and long term. And it is Irene Véléz’s parting shot at the energy sector, an intriguing mix of class struggle, apocalyptic fearmongering and hard-headed realism about things like the role of thermogeneration.
Read moreIn an opinion article, Journalist Oscar Montes said that one word strikes fear into the hearts of Caribbean region residents: blackout. No other cause induces such terror and panic, as a blackout symbolizes backwardness, death, darkness, and ruin. It is the nightmare that the people of the Caribbean would never want to relive.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector faces mounting challenges as the impending El Niño phenomenon threatens to exacerbate an already strained system.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has scheduled dialogues with the community for the collective and participatory construction of the energy communities’ policy.
Read moreAs part of its commitment to the environment, the cement company of Grupo Argos announced investments to confront climate change.
Read moreCalls for legal stability and clear rules are a recurring theme among electric energy companies operating in Colombia, as they invest heavily to expand operations and contribute to the energy transition.
Read moreEl Tiempo reported that the government has already decided who will be the new minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) continues to face an interim leadership situation under the government of Gustavo Petro.
Read moreAfinia and Air-e responded to XM's alert about potential service rationing and sent a message to join forces.
Read moreIrene Vélez has officially announced her resignation as Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreAntioquia's Governor Aníbal Gaviria Correa has put EPM in a tough spot by proposing that the majority shareholder of Hidroituango, the Antioquia Government, takes control of the energy generation project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the new energy vice minister.
Read moreThe Colombian Geothermal Association (AGEOCOL), UNESCO IGCP 636 project, and the University of Medellin announced the release of the highly anticipated educational video series in cartoon format titled "Kutani and the Geothermal Mission."
Read moreXM warned about an increase of energy demand in the coming years and a possible shortage due to this situation.
Read moreEPM has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious Hidroituango hydropower project.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its commitment to invest in energy transition.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro recently took to Twitter to emphasize the urgent need for a transformation in the mass transportation systems of cities.
Read moreISA and Rockstart have partnered to create the first acceleration program for early-stage energy startups.
Read moreThe business group Olímpica, proudly announced that several of its establishments operate with solar panels.
Read moreCAF, the development bank of Latin America, has devised a comprehensive strategy to propel Colombia towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Monica Gasca is head of Hidrógeno Colombia, an industry association that was set up almost before there was a hydrogen industry. Her mission is to promote sustainable hydrogen which is a crucial step towards decarbonizing Colombia’s economy and exploring export opportunities. We had a virtual conversation to discuss low carbon hydrogen production, ammonia exports and decarbonization of the Colombian industry.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has presented the National Energy Plan (PEN) for public comment.
Read moreThe General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) have signed an agreement to promote offshore wind energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreDerivex, the only standardized anonymous market (MAE) in Colombia, recently held its monthly energy contract auction.
Read moreA new scandal involving Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez could cost her the job.
Read moreConexión Energética, a subsidiary of the Colombian Mercantile Exchange, successfully conducted the first auction of standardized energy supply contracts in the country.
Read moreThe 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).
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