Siemens Energy and global strategic management consultancy Roland Berger produced an Energy Transition Readiness Index focused on the Latin American region.
Read moreArup will work on the feasibility study for Vientos Alisios, the most advanced offshore wind project in Colombia developed by BlueFloat Energy.
Read moreThe International Energy Forum (IEF) announced that Colombia has joined as a full member of the organization.
Read moreMetlife's recent sustainability report highlights the company's goal to further integrate sustainability into all its operations.
Read moreThe government announced the financing of 10 projects approved for the development of green and blue hydrogen in Colombia.
Read moreThe Grupo Argos Foundation, in coordination with Cementos Argos, Celsia and Odinsa, announced aid to guarantee water security in rural areas of the country.
Read moreAir-e announced advances in its fight against energy theft in the Caribbean region.
Read moreI recently read to my 95-year-old mother The Economist’s Technology Quarterly series on high-tech solutions to the climate crisis. She is an able debater and, given her advanced age, she does not worry much about long- or even medium-term impacts (“I won’t have to worry about that”) but recognizes the necessity of doing something today.
Read moreOpex and Hyundai announced a partnership to build a hydrogen plant in Medellin.
Read moreValle del Cauca has the first social housing project (VIS) with solar energy.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and Toyota Colombia announced a strategy to initiate green hydrogen mobility tests.
Read moreRenting Colombia seeks to promote innovation in mobility processes in the country and announced an increase in its sustainable vehicle fleet.
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Deforestation in Colombia increased for the second consecutive year in 2021.
Read moreBridgestone announced a partnership with local entities to boost energy efficiency.
Read moreEcopetrol's (NYSE: EC) new subsidiary, ISA, announced the payment of dividends for this year.
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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 Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced changes after the departure of two commissioners due to the completion of their terms.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the inauguration of two new solar plants.
Read moreEl Colombiano and Huawei held the session "Digitalization: key to the energy transition in Latin America".
Read moreGrupo de Energía de Bogotá (GEB) announced the construction of the first hybrid power plant in Colombia.
Read moreGrupo Argos' sustainability strategy revolves around three pillars: conscious investment, responsible operation, and cutting-edge practices.
Read moreColombia’s Federation of Woodworking Industries (Fedemaderas) is committed to the country's sustainability.
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of EPM Group, set a goal to reduce its energy loss metric over the next two years.
Read moreAbu Dhabi's Department of Energy (DoE) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreRenault talked about the performance of sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids and its goals in this area.
Read morePresident-elect Gustavo Petro and his ministers-designate (principally Ambiente and Hacienda) have been clear about the fossil-fuel portion of the broadly defined “energy sector”. But some portions of the electricity market are becoming clearer and some remain unknown.
Read moreHotels have started to implement solar panels in their facilities as a strategy to save electricity and contribute to the fight against climate change.
Read moreA group of investors is leading the construction of the San Sebastián Ecopark, with agro-industrial orientation in the municipality of Pachaquiaro, in Meta.
Read moreBavaria, under AB InBev's Accelerator +100 global program, begins the search process for young entrepreneurs whose ideas contribute to solving global sustainability problems.
Read moreLavanti, a distributor of industrial laundry equipment, is committed to environmental sustainability.
Read moreHitachi Energy and Petrofac announced a collaboration to provide grid integration and associated infrastructure to support the rapidly growing offshore wind market.
Read moreCountry Manager of Emasa Colombia, Claudio Castillo, spoke about strategies to strengthen electromobility in the region.
Read moreEPM Group will start the construction of the Tepuy Solar Park project substation and the upgrade of existing roads.
Read moreCruz Verde received the Green Seal of Truth certification in the SEED category.
Read moreAndemos' Oliverio Garcia spoke about the energy transition and the key sectors to boost this process.
Read moreColombia has set a goal of reaching 600,000 clean energy vehicles, but this represents a major challenge for the next government.
Read moreXM reported the entry of new generation projects to the country's energy matrix.
Read moreSiemens Energy spoke about Latin America's role in the global energy transition process and the Colombia’s progress in this issue.
Read moreISA won two of the 13 lots awarded in a public auction held by the Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) in São Paulo (Brazil).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced changes in its members.
Read moreThe Union of Professionals of EPM and UNE (SINPRO) confirmed the departure of the vice-president of Strategy and Planning of EPM, Monica Ruiz.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) highlighted the achievements in the energy transition process.
Read moreAfinia's Javier Lastra talked about the company's strategies and plans to continue strengthening the electric power business.
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The way MinEnergia talks about the growth of renewable energy you might have thought those “green” electrons were already coursing through the network, elbowing less virtuous ones out of their way. As if in some corny animated ad from the early 1960s, we might see them popping out of the wall socket: bright green for wind and solar electrons, blue for hydroelectric electrons and dirty grey for the fossil fuel generated particles. But no. Not yet. Or at least you would stare at your cartoon wall socket a long time waiting for a green electron.
Read moreMayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero, spoke about the possible entry into operation of the Hidroituango mega project.
Read moreTermoemCali, a thermal company from Valle del Cauca, took the first step towards energy transition.
Read moreIndigenous leaders and young people from Wayú communities close to the development of energy transition projects in La Guajira, will be able to train as technicians in renewable energies.
Read moreAir-e together with authorities and the support of specialized technicians, conducted a thorough review of its entire system to detect lines designed to evade the metering and billing of energy consumption.
Read moreTermopaipa, a thermal plant, announced a project to help the country's energy transition.
Read moreGreenYellow, one of the world leaders in decentralized solar power generation and energy efficiency, announced senior debt financing on a portfolio of 111 energy efficiency projects in Colombia.
Read moreEnergy demand in Colombia increased during the third week of May 2022.
Read moreEPM will continue operating in the municipality of Quibdó (Chocó) with the provision of water, sewage, and sanitation services, after President-elect Gustavo Petro requested it.
Read moreWithin the framework of Corporate Sustainability, different companies shared their sustainability plans and the impact on their environment.
Read moreISA confirmed that Ernesto Carrasco, Vice-President of Roads, will retire from his position as of August 1st, for personal reasons.
Read moreEnel Colombia is developing a preventive maintenance plan in more than 160 distribution substations that will eventually serve the Bogotá subway.
Read moreFlavio Corsi, Regional Vice President of Sales for Central America, South America, and the Caribbean of G&W Electric, spoke about the company's plans to further expand its business in the energy industry in Colombia.
Read moreThe country's largest companies are betting heavily on reducing their carbon footprint.
Read moreMayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, spoke with President-elect Gustavo Petro about the Hidroituango project.
Read morePresident Iván Duque announced that the country will make significant progress in its commitment to protect its marine areas.
Read moreThe Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola Foundation partnered with Saving the Amazon and The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (Getf) to plant trees around the Vaupés River.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia in May this year.
Read moreEPM decided to extend the tender for the construction of the second stage of Hidroituango.
Read moreMinister of Transportation (MinTransporte), Ángela María Orozco, announced that the government has given the go-ahead for the PK5 Workshop for the Regiotram de Occidente (regional train).
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On Tuesday this week BP published its annual energy statistics but that is a mammoth database and it takes time to work through all the numbers. By good fortune, I stumbled across data on energy usage (KWh) per capita and I thought it might make some interesting charts.
Read moreMayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo Heins, filed a lawsuit against a resolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG).
Read moreAtica, a company with 25 years of experience in waste and industrial water management, announced investments in clean energy.
Read moreThe country has a huge mining potential, and this sector can be a key player in the energy transition process at the same time.
Read moreEPM announced the installation of a key element in the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) announced its fifth Circular Economy report for 2022.
Read moreCarlos Martin, CEO of BlueFloat Energy, spoke about company’s plans in the country.
Read moreIBM presented its annual CEO survey, which included the participation of more than 3,000 executives from around the world.
Read moreEnel Colombia is making significant progress in the energy transition and decarbonization process that the country is undergoing.
Read moreFitch Ratings talked about energy transition and the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in this process.
Read moreColombia is advancing in its commitment to confront climate change and hydrogen is a key resource in this process.
Read moreThrough EPM, the sale of the Medellin's shares to the company UNE was to take place, but authorities did not approve it.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced significant progress in the process to purchase shares of Elecnorte.
Read moreZiklo Solar, a company that provides solar panel installation services to companies and individuals, announced its installed capacity target for this year.
Read moreGerman wind turbine manufacturer Nordex Group has received a wind turbine supply order from Celsia.
Read moreThe Hydrogen Council announced the addition of seven new members.
Read moreChevrolet is preparing the arrival of new electric models in the region.
Read moreAuthorities of the department of Quindio announced a plan to achieve 100% electrical coverage.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced the issuance of new green bonds.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) spoke about the achievement of objectives agreed with Afinia, the new energy service operator in the Caribbean.
Read moreThe concept of ESG – Environment / Social / Governance – is under considerable attack in recent weeks, as more traditional investors react against the concept that this should be the primary criterion for selecting a portfolio. I wrote about the critique that kicked off the debate in this Thursday Thought. But I recently came across a different kind of concern, that ESG-investing was working against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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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 2022.
Read moreIngeambiente del Caribe S.A. E.S.P., an authorized company specialized in the collection, transportation, treatment, use and final disposal of solid waste, is growing its position in the country.
Read moreThe NGO Driving Change published its worldwide list of "20 People Helping Cool the Planet By 2050".
Read moreThe Heavy Freight Association of Bogotá and Cundinamarca (Asovolbocun) voluntarily increased the biofuel mixture in 264 dump trucks and trucks, contributing to improve the air quality of the region.
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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 moreMateo Mendoza, Expert in Structuring Renewable Energy Generation projects and partner of the law firm Mendoza, spoke about the challenges to develop offshore wind projects in Colombia.
Read moreEnel Colombia, through the Enel Green Power business line, began construction of a high voltage line for the Windpeshi wind farm project.
Read moreColombia has positioned itself as one of the world leaders in sustainable construction and Constructora Bolivar stands out in this process.
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The growth of agricultural activities and the illegal appropriation of areas for their exploitation are affecting biodiversity in Colombia.
Read moreCompanies belonging to the Ardila Lülle Organization (OAL), such as Postobón, RCN TV, RCN Radio, and the newspaper La República are betting on sustainable processes, helping the environment, reducing costs, and generating efficiencies.
Read moreThe telecommunications company Claro promoted a reforestation project in the municipality of La Calera.
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