XM reported on energy generation during September 2022.
Read moreA Fedesarrollo study conducted by researcher Juan Benavides analyzed the economic risks of the policy that aims to accelerate the energy transition process.
Read moreEPM's Jorge Andres Carrillo spoke about a tentative date for Hidroituango to start operating its long-delayed mega project.
Read moreHitachi, Ltd. signed a transfer agreement for ABB shares to help its subsidiary, Hitachi Energy.
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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 moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published Decree 1318 of 2022 and Resolution 40302 of August 5, 2022, regarding geothermal rules.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced the finalists of its Venture Client call.
Read moreCompanies in the energy sector continue to join the call of the Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, to reduce tariffs.
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ISA published new information on the Colombia-Panama electric interconnection project.
Read moreThe Minister of Transport (MinTransporte), Guillermo Reyes, spoke about the government's strategies to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country.
Read moreThe Hidroituango project was scheduled to start operations on October 15th, but this date could be extended by another month. One of the consortiums operating in the project, CCC Ituango, spoke about the issue.
Read moreBridgestone, dedicated to the manufacture and marketing of tires and rubber, published its 2021 Sustainability Report for Latin America.
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The national government presented the final document of the tax reform to be discussed in the Congress. Experts reacted on its possible impacts on energy prices.
Read moreColombia's Council of State denied a request seeking to suspend the election of Andres Barreto as an expert in energy matters at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the emergency caused by floods in La Mojana.
Read moreLaurent Cavrois, General Manager of Via 40 Express, the concession in charge of the highway between Bogotá and Girardot, spoke about how the project to be environmentally responsible.
Read moreEntrepreneurs, ICT sector executives, environmental activists and researchers participated in the second conversation on the impact of emerging technologies in Colombia.
Read moreAuthorities trained public officials on "Public Policy Design from a Gender Equality Perspective" and "Public Policy Design for Environmental Sustainability."
Read moreTigo is the first telecommunications operator to win the award granted by the Colombian Center for Public Relations and Organizational Communication (Cercop) in the category of Social and Environmental Responsibility.
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Two weeks ago, my Thursday Thought was a mildly sarcastic – ok, very sarcastic – piece called “A solar panel on every roof”, where I criticized the idea that rooftop solar was the answer to power generation in Colombia. A few days ago, however, I read an article entitled “Community solar can help revitalize communities“, which sheds better light on the issue, adding some good ideas and new challenges.
Read moreFenoge announced the winners of its +H2 Colombia tender, which will finance studies of projects for the production and use of green and blue hydrogen.
Read moreIsagen announced discounts in energy prices, in a strategy aligned with the pact for Tariff Justice promoted by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez.
Read moreColombia has great potential for copper production, and the Mocoa project is positioned as the largest to be developed in the country.
Read moreThe market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in recent years, and the industry has paid special attention to the autonomy of these cars.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about energy prices, energy transition, and other key issues for the sector.
Read moreACIEM’s Vice President, Nelson Navarrete Hernández, gave the opening speech at Enercol 2022, touching on key issues for the sector.
Read moreThe sale of EPM's shares in UNE sank again in the Medellin Council, generating new debates.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced the new Director of the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE).
Read moreCarlos Alberto Mazeneth, General Manager of Efigas, spoke about the company's commitment to sustainability.
Read moreColombian authorities are discussing the budget allocation for the payment of electricity, gas, and fuel subsidies.
Read moreJuan Valdez announced its commitment to the fight against climate change.
Read moreAlquería announced its 'Guardians' programs, which seek to make it a plastic neutral company by 2023.
Read moreIrene Vélez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke again about electricity tariffs in the country.
Read moreAndrés Jaramillo, CEO of VG Mobility, spoke about the company's plans and how electric vehicles have been implemented in Bogotá's mass transit system.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) is working hand in hand with companies and authorities in Germany to advance in energy transition processes, specifically with the use of hydrogen.
Read moreBernardo Vargas Gibsone, Former President of ISA, has taken over as president for Latin America of DigitalBridge.
Read moreThe NEU Energy mobile platform, which measures in real time electricity consumption in business environments, reduced the consumption of the country's organizations.
Read moreCompanies continue to work on the creation of charging infrastructures that provide better performance for Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Read moreThe S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) released the results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), with good news for Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).
Read moreA personal incident and an opportunity to hear the Vice Minister of Energy speak, contributed to this Thursday Thought about infrastructure challenges in the coming years.
Read moreThe International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) reported the renewable energy generation capacity in Latin America, and Colombia stands out in this ranking.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, filed a project to authorize the protection clause of public patrimony that EPM has in UNE and Invertelco.
Read moreThe lack of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) has been one of the main barriers for users entering this market, but companies invest to solve this problem and facilitate access to charging stations.
Read moreSeos Energy is the first fintech to provide solar loans to the residential sector in Colombia.
Read moreElectricity generation is mainly renewable, thanks to hydroelectric power plants, in Colombia. However, consumption still depends more on other sources of energy, derived from oil, demonstrating the need to diversify the matrix in a gradual way.
Read moreEPM explained the reasons for some modifications to the bidding process to build the final civil works of Hidroituango.
Read moreMercado Libre announced that it will double its electric fleet in Latin America by 2022.
Read moreISA won the Kimal-Lagunas project during the international public bidding process organized by the Chilean National Electric Coordinator (CEN).
Read moreThe world is betting on the development of hydrogen as one of the main tools in the fight against climate change, and Colombia stands out in the development of this energy source in the region.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that energy prices will begin to decrease in the coming months.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, President of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), spoke about the energy transition process.
Read moreFernando Galindo, Holcim's Director of Strategic Marketing, spoke about the company's commitment to sustainability.
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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 August 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreEnel announced that the El Guavio hydroelectric power plant is resuming normal operation.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Services (SuperServicios) fined EPM due to billing irregularities, and the company reacted quickly to the fine.
Read moreThe XXXIX Colombian Energy Conference (ENERCOL) will be held on September 28 and 29 at the Nogal Club in Bogota.
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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 2022.
Read moreThe French Development Agency (FDA) seeks to support the Colombian government in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published Decree 1318 of July 27, 2022 and resolution 40302 of August 5, 2022.
Read moreDuring the electricity tariff debate, several commentators said that the solution to the problem was for everyone to generate their own power with solar panels. A chicken in every pot and a solar panel on every rooftop.
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XM spoke about the role of hydroelectric plants in the country's energy matrix.
Read moreIsagen announced the entry into operation of two solar parks in the department of Meta.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced measures to curb the increase in electricity rates, and sector associations reacted to these measures.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota's (GEB) Juan Ricardo Ortega spoke about the company's plans to invest in the power transmission business.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about energy prices in the country.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about the energy price crisis in the country.
Read moreAfinia is facing a scandal due to a contract with a cost overrun of more than CoP$31B.
Read moreThe Glenfarne Asset Company announced the acquisition of Termonorte in Colombia, a power plant located near the port of Santa Marta.
Read moreCelsia announced its social and environmental investment plan in five departments of Colombia.
Read moreAuthorities announced an agreement with the communities to end the protests on roads near El Guavio plant.
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of the EPM Group, is developing key projects to improve energy service in the Caribbean region.
Read moreFitch Ratings warned about the consequences of the government's possible intervention in the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
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The CREG issued three resolutions announcing measures on electricity marketers and consumers.
Read moreRoadblocks in the municipality of Ubalá, Cundinamarca, continue to affect ‘El Guavio’ hydroelectric power plant, the largest in the country.
Read moreExecutives of companies and entities involved in the operation, generation and calculation of energy tariffs made statements on the controversy over high prices.
Read moreThe Colombian government wants to accelerate the energy transition, betting on unconventional renewable energy sources. Has the government taken costs into account?.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made headlines this week after talking about key issues like high energy prices.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, announced the new Director of the Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA).
Read moreGrupo Argos' cement company launched a process in which hydrogen is injected into the clinker.
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UPME's Christian Jaramillo spoke about the delays in energy projects and the possible consequences of this situation in the coming years.
Read moreColombia has discussed about the high energy prices in the last weeks. Companies in the sector proposed alternatives to solve this crisis.
Read morePromigas will build the largest solar energy farm in Colombia for the Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar (UTB).
Read more“The exaggerated increase of energy prices in the country between 25% and 49% could lead to questioning of the entire electricity system by the population. Therefore, we urgently propose a reform to the electric energy tariff model to help users mitigate the excessively high prices of the bills": this was stated by Engineer Daniel Medina Velandia, President of the Colombian Association of Engineers, ACIEM, in a communication sent to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez Torres.
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The energy sector is going through a controversy due to high energy prices in the last months. Here is a list of prices by operator.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about alternatives to control increases in energy tariffs.
Read moreISA's Juan Emilio Posada spoke about the company's role in the energy transition process, investment plans and other relevant topics.
Read moreColombia is advancing in the challenge of decarbonizing its economy. Green hydrogen has been at the center of the talks to achieve the country’s environmental goals.
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The Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, gave a report on the number of deforested hectares in the last 20 years.
Read moreIsagen acquired the Sabanalarga solar project from the Spanish group Solaer.
Read moreThe government of Gustavo Petro announced the appointment of the new Vice-Minister of Energy.
Read moreCundinamarca’s Governor’s Office and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) announced the full-scale model of the RegioTram, providing unpublished details.
Read moreColombia is discussing high energy prices despite the rainy season in the country. Companies and associations explained the different reasons for this behavior.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a pact to solve the rise in energy prices.
Read moreThe National University of Colombia (UNAL) published a study about the geothermal potential to meet energy demand in Bogotá.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced that the blocks at the El Guavio hydroelectric plant continue to affect the operation of this important power generator.
Read moreThe DANE reported an increase in inflation for August, where electricity prices played an important role. President Gustavo Petro spoke about this issue.
Read moreJuan Camilo Nariño, president of the Colombian Mining Association (ACM), spoke about the tax reform and its effects on the energy transition process and the mining sector.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogotá (GEB) received the approval of the Superintendence of the Brazilian Antitrust Regulator to invest in Brazil.
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Frequent readers probably find I use a number of set phrases or symbols, sometimes without too much explanation. I thought I better describe what I meant, at the very least so I can hyperlink them in future Thursday Thoughts back to this article.
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