The head of the GEB, Juan Ricardo Ortega, gave his opinion on the government’s proposed labor reform.
Read moreThe mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero, again referred to his proposal to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the National Energy Secretariat of Panama signed an agreement to promote a binational electricity network.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, spoke about the possible date of inauguration of the Colectora project.
Read moreAs rumored, ISA and Grupo Energia Bogota (GEB) have spoken about a possible alliance to create a transmission holding company.
Read moreAzimut Energía, a Colombian company specializing in energy efficiency solutions, is preparing to launch a Private Investment Fund (FIP).
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC), Baker Hughes and EPM Group's Caldas Hydroelectric Power Plant (Chec) signed a memorandum of understanding to structure feasibility studies for a geothermal project in Caldas.
Read moreAs rumored, ISA and Grupo Energia Bogota (GEB) have spoken about a possible alliance to create a transmission holding company.
Read moreOne of the bets of the current government is energy from renewable sources, and solar energy is currently one of the most present in the country.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced the projects that received connection concept for the next energy auction.
Read moreThe Committee of Experts of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) has clarified the scope of Decree 0227 and the ability of its commissioners to develop their functions.
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I have been involved with forecasting since the mid 1970s. My undergraduate essay deals with forecasting models and my masters’ concerns the effect of outliers or unusual extreme events on projections. I have built forecasting models for everything from commuter train ticket sales to oil field production and supervised forecasting teams that produced millions of datapoints every year. But I still get surprised when people mix up where forecasts come from and what they mean. The lead graph from the UPME’s latest energy projections (above) illustrates the issue.
Read moreThe governor of Atlantico, Elsa Noguera, announced that electricity has arrived in Vereda de las Vacas in Sabanalarga.
Read moreThe government is still looking for alternatives to reduce energy prices in Colombia. Now it has a new idea.
Read moreColombia's new Ambassador to Canada, Carlos Arturo Morales, will present to the government of that country the proposal for the energy integration of the continent.
Read moreThe mining company Drummond has great potential to contribute to the energy transition process.
Read moreFabián Bahamondes, Windpeshi wind farm project manager, spoke about the difficulties faced in its development.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about the decision to suspend the decree with which he tried to take absolute control of energy tariffs.
Read moreGEB's Juan Ricardo Ortega spoke about the country's challenges to advance in the energy transition.
Read moreThe Cost of Capital Observatory of the International Energy Agency (EIA), the World Economic Forum (WEF), ETH Zurich and Imperial College of London conducted a study in emerging countries that demonstrates the weight given by investors and companies to the stability of institutions and regulations within their risk analysis.
Read moreThe State Council has ruled on an appeal against President Gustavo Petro decree to assume personal control of water and electricity regulation.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced the government is planning changes to energy subsidies.
Read moreGreenYellow has been increasing its investments in energy projects in Colombia in recent years.
Read moreEPM has announced progress in the construction of the Tepuy Solar Park.
Read moreEnergy sector associations have expressed their opinion on the proposal to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnection System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), announced the calendar for the new energy auction.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the construction of the second phase of the Pact for Tariff Justice.
Read moreThe energy sector is starting to talk about digital traders, as in the case of Bia.
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The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has suspended the process for renewable energy projects in La Guajira. Here is why.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's intervention in public utilities has provoked several reactions. This time, former president Cesar Gaviria spoke about the issue.
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President Gustavo Petro has other problems this week so we have not heard much from his plan to set electricity rates PERSONALLY! Turns out European countries have the same problem of “too high” tariffs and are looking for better solutions than simply making arbitrary cuts. In the UK, some think that making public utilities into so-called “public benefit corporations” would solve the problem but I have my doubts.
Read moreThe Minister of Commerce (MinComercio), Germán Umaña, spoke about the country's plans to produce Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Read moreGustavo Petro's government is betting on the energy transition, and green finance plays a key in advancing this process.
Read moreMayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero Calle, asked the national government to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreThe Ministry of Trade (MinComercio) presented the Reindustrialization Policy that it intends to implement during this four-year term.
Read moreColombia's president, Gustavo Petro, had an idea for the energy sector.
Read moreThe Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) conducted an analysis of environmental conflicts related to megaprojects in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced a new energy auction, and here are the reasons why.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced the creation of Econova, an open innovation network comprised of five regional centers.
Read moreThe Committee of Experts of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) warned of the negative effects of intervening in energy tariffs.
Read moreThe government is working on the creation of the Energy Transition Roadmap, this is what is known so far.
Read moreLocal authorities in the Caribbean region have presented a joint petition to the government.
Read moreAn opinion article by Ricardo Plata discusses the possibilities of making changes in the energy sector.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for January 2023.
Read moreCasa de Bolsa analyzed the diversification and exposure of some of the main companies in the energy sector and possible impact on them from President Gustavo Petro's intervention.
Read moreEPM announced a decision on the final works of Hidroituango.
Read moreISA and Rockstart aim to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the energy technology sector in Latin America, to promote job creation and accelerate the energy transition in the region.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for January this year.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgen) sent a message to President Gustavo Petro.
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“…I cannot make bricks without clay!” Hard to make good investments decisions without information.
Read morePresident Petro signed the decree to assume the general functions delegated to the regulatory commissions. However, there are legal doubts about this decree.
Read moreRepresentatives from the government, energy associations and industry met to take action to promote hydropower in the country.
Read moreGrupo de Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced a strategy to promote sustainability among its employees.
Read moreMetro de Medellín will issue its first sustainability bond.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level of reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreFitch Ratings discussed the challenges that energy companies will face this year.
Read moreCorautos Andino is betting on new technologies, hand in hand with its ally Foton, to introduce electric mobility in cargo vehicles in the country.
Read moreCEO Ricardo Sierra explained the company's rationale for initiating a share buyback.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro signed the decree to intervene the regulation of public utilities in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will hold a new auction to allocate firm energy commitments.
Read moreThe payment of the policies avoided the suspension of the construction of Hidroituango, but generated a new controversy in the mega-project.
Read moreAir-e inaugurated a new underground network in the sector of Buenavista (Barranquilla).
Read moreThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has updated its report on the most likely risks for the coming years.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's intention to intervene in the country's electricity service could jeopardize huge investments needed to maintain quality of the service in the future.
Read moreSchneider Electric announced the appointment of a new Energy and Chemicals leader for South America.
Read moreISA announced the appointment of a new Director of Corporate Operations.
Read moreÓmar Vargas, Managing Director of Siemens Energy for the North Andean Region, spoke about the energy transition and the challenges of this process.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) has made new senior appointments.
Read moreEPM announced changes in the company's strategic areas and business units, including vice presidencies and subsidiaries.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been doing the rounds of multilateral organizations saying that countries, like his, which steward resources that mitigate climate change (like the Amazon rainforest) should have their debt forgiven. The reception has been tepid at best and we expressed skepticism. Now a study by the French central bank casts further doubt on the concept.
Read moreThe oil company announced a new investment to boost the country's energy transition.
Read moreCelsia's energy sales contributed significantly to the municipalities and corporations in its areas of influence.
Read moreFormer ministers of mines and energy have asked President Gustavo Petro to reconsider his announcement to take over the management of the public utilities.
Read moreEnel Colombia has inaugurated the new electrical substation of Avenida Calle Primera in downtown Bogota and its connecting lines.
Read moreEnel Green Power reported progress on the construction of the Guayepo solar farm.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro wants renewables to be the country's main source of energy in 12 years. However, renewable energy projects continue to face delays.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro plans to intervene in the country's domestic services, and the government has published the draft decree to do so. Experts discussed the implications of this proposal.
Read moreFive associations of the electricity sector sent a letter to President Gustavo Petro about his controversial proposal to take over tariffing.
Read moreMinister of the Environment (MinAmbiente) Susana Muhamad spoke about key issues such as prior consultation, environmental licensing, and energy transition.
Read moreThe credit agency commented on President Gustavo Petro's intention to take control of public service tariffs (“personally”) and the situation of the energy market in the country.
Read moreGrenergy announced the commissioning of three solar plants in the department of Tolima.
Read moreAir-e announced progress in its strategy to combat energy theft in the Colombian Caribbean.
Read moreThe business of solar panels has aroused the interest of investors, thanks to the country's huge potential in this field. Experts talked about how to enter this attractive business.
Read moreColombia continues to discuss high energy prices and the variables that affect this service. Experts discussed the reliability charge and how it works.
Read moreComptroller General Carlos Hernán Rodríguez Becerra called for "prudence and technical rigor" in the debate on the energy transition.
Read moreThe National Development Plan (PND) presented by the government of Gustavo Petro includes proposals to promote the use of renewable energy in the country.
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Colombia is discussing energy prices and reservoir levels. Experts spoke on the matter.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about energy prices and why power generators need signs of confidence from the government to move forward with more efficient technologies.
Read moreThe final draft of the National Development Plan (PND) includes a proposal to give the president extraordinary powers to create a state holding company for the electricity sector.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro’s declaration that he personally would set utility rates has investors worried. Some industry associations and editorial writers say that investors will leave. However, it may not be as simple as charging off in a huff when the decrees are enacted or laws are passed.
Read moreColombia's Central Bank updated its inflation projections and base metrics, including goods and services in which the State intervenes to define a rate such as electricity. Experts from the entity spoke about this issue.
Read moreThe State seeks to massively increase the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles through the 'Sustainable Electric Mobility’ strategy, but is hindering this transition at the same time.
Read moreThe government announced that the draft of the decree is ready by which President Gustavo Petro assumes the powers of regulation and control of public utility tariffs in Colombia.
Read morePresident Petro urged the Fourth Section of the Council of State to build the legal instruments to fight “the power” behind the climate crisis.
Read moreGerman Corredor, President of SER Colombia, spoke about the concerns of the sector, the energy transition, and current political uncertainty.
Read moreThe government is facing yet another controversy over its position on the award of new oil contracts, something that could affect the development of the roadmap to the energy transition.
Read moreEPM announced a new executive Vice President of Projects and Engineering, generating new controversy.
Read moreEPM and Barranquilla signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the purchase of 51% of the shares that the company K-yena (formerly Alumbrado Público de Barranquilla) has in Triple A.
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