Mercado Libre released a report on consumer preferences for sustainable mobility solutions on digital platforms.
Read moreEnel completed the modernization and expansion works of the Morato Substation, located in the north of Bogota.
Read moreExpoProBarranquilla was developed to build corporate strategies focused on generating value in a sustainable manner.
Read morePower company Celsia is leading a productive fish farming project with the communities around the Salvajina hydroelectric plant in northern Cauca.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) highlighted the resources that the mining-energy sector has allocated to combat climate change and expectations for the coming years.
Read moreAfinia began operations in October 2020, with the commitment to strengthen the electricity infrastructure of the Caribbean coast and improve service. The company has reported significant progress in this time.
Read moreThe Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (Icontec) declared the GreenLand Business Group as carbon neutral.
Read moreThis is kind of a follow-up to the article a few weeks ago where I estimated that replacing fossil-fuel-generated electricity with solar would require a ‘park’ the size of the north end of Bogotá or the expanse of the Tatacoa desert. Here I look at the power requirements for converting all of Bogotá’s cars to electricity, one of the government’s net zero objectives.
Read moreYale and Columbia universities announced the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), with poor results for the country.
Read moreLaura Reyes, Executive Director of Corporate Commitment for Recycling (Cempre), spoke about the positive impacts of the company and the benefits of the pact for plastics.
Read moreConstruction materials manufacturer Eternit celebrated 80 years of operations in Colombia with the announcement of a new solar project and operational improvements for sustainability.
Read moreBarranquilla received the Energy Efficiency Award presented by the National Association of Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco).
Read moreAuthorities analyzed the problems related to the high cost of energy in the Caribbean region.
Read moreAndemos reported the average age of vehicles in Colombia during 2021.
Read morePresidential candidate Gustavo Petro made a promise to miners in Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Santander, and Norte de Santander to buy the coal produced by them, generating controversy and discussion.
Read moreAuthorities approved a law to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, commercialization, and distribution of single-use plastics. Acoplasticos talked about this this law.
Read moreColombia is part of the Eco-Industrial Parks program of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop more sustainable industries.
Read moreCorporate Commitment to Recycling (Cempre) joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Wrap to develop the Pact for Plastics in Colombia.
Read moreAuteco SAS announced a strategy to use solar energy in the assembly of motorcycles in the country.
Read moreMaría Lara, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at airline Latam Colombia, spoke about the group's goal of incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) throughout its operation.
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Presidential candidate Rodolfo Hernández spoke about energy prices on Colombia's Caribbean Coast and his plans to adjust energy costs.
Read moreColombia's Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the prohibition against energy service providers passing the costs of smart energy meters on to their users.
Read moreAir-e reported new cases of energy theft in Soledad and Barranquilla.
Read moreArcos Dorados, the McDonald's franchise in Latin America and the Caribbean, presented its new corporate strategy "Changing a little, we change a lot."
Read moreXcargo, a Colombian last mile company, talked about the company's experience in this market.
Read more2022 continues to generate expectations of big deals; one of them contemplated the sale of a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) in the energy sector, initially to another company with operations in Colombia. However, it seems like the plans have changed.
Read moreSometimes we are too quick to use apply “green” to anything which comes out of the ground and too quick to think one solution fits all situations. This came to mind for me when reading two contrarian articles about biofuels and mixing hydrogen with natural gas. Both essentially said, “We should not be doing this.”
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the issuance of Decree 895 of 2022 that includes incentives for blue and green hydrogen projects.
Read moreAfinia, a subsidiary of EPM, started operations one year and eight months ago in the Caribbean coast, generating hopes of an improvement in the energy service in the region. However, there are concerns about the lack of progress on commitments and possible corruption risks.
Read moreExperts and authorities spoke about the climate change process.
Read moreBanco de Bogotá certified its operation as carbon neutral Scope 1 and 2.
Read moreVolvo is betting on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to protect the planet and the firm plans to have a portfolio of 100% electric cars by 2030.
Read moreThe UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK Pact) program will finance the Carbon Neutral Pathway (Camino Hacia Carbono Neutral or CHCN) strategy.
Read moreMore companies stive for the Gender Equality Seal (Equipares) and Grupo de Energía de Bogota (GEB) stands out in this group.
Read moreAmarilo, a construction company, seeks to generate quality of life through comprehensive urban projects via its sustainability policy.
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Colombia is betting on increasing the number of charging stations to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Electromaps reported on the regions with the most charging stations.
Read moreTwo Hidroituango contractors announced a reorganization agreement.
Read moreCoca-Cola Femsa in Colombia is a leader in sustainability compared to its subsidiaries in other Latin American countries.
Read moreNicolás Pérez, president of Fedepalma, spoke about the association's progress on sustainability issues and the industry’s performance during 2021.
Read moreThe Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domicialiarios (SuperServicios) announced the regions most affected by the price increases during this year.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota S.A. (GEB) entered into a purchase and sale agreement for shares of Elecnorte.
Read moreThe country's companies are becoming exemplars in the task of meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreLatin America saw a growth in electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the first months of 2022.
Read moreEPM announced an update on the development of its Tepuy solar project.
Read moreAir-e denounced a new case of energy fraud, in the municipality of Polonuevo.
Read moreThe printer brand Epson is moving forward in its process to become an eco-friendly company.
Read moreNo I’m not referring to the pundits’ comments after Sunday’s presidential election round one, although I will briefly comment at the end, if only to bring last week’s pre-election Thursday Thought to a close.
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Studies and government policies at a global level ratify the likelihood that in the coming decades the energy landscape will undergo an important transformation.
Read morePresident of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), Luis Alberto Paez, spoke about reliability in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) socialized the resolution that describes the procedure for those interested in developing offshore wind energy projects in the country.
Read moreAuthorities met to discuss the project to improve the connection of the municipalities in Valle del Cauca using trains.
Read moreCelsia is redoubling its commitment to solar energy in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Government of Cundinamarca, the Cundinamarca Regional Autonomous Corporation (CAR), Bogotá and municipal authorities are coordinating project to restore the Bogota River.
Read moreSector associations spoke about the possible behavior of energy prices during 2022.
Read moreEnergy demand in Colombia increased during the third week of May 2022.
Read morePresident Iván Duque spoke about the process for the country to become carbon neutral.
Read moreThe National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) is developing the ninth Energy Forum in which the most important issues regarding the country's energy stability and security of the market are being discussed.
Read moreUnderwriters Laboratories (UL) conducted a report on recycled plastics from Samsung in the Ocean.
Read moreFrontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) released its 2021 Sustainability Report and announced its plans to invest in renewables energies.
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Charging stations and connectors that provide autonomy to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids have increased during 2022, and Colombia is positioned as one of the countries with the most stations in Latin America.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) warned about the increase in energy prices in the country.
Read moreOmar Arango Santamaría, Manager of the Sustainable Energy Projects at Smart Consulting Group, spoke about the challenges facing the country in energy transition.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced an alliance with international companies to work on hydrogen development in Colombia.
Read morePresident Iván Duque met with COP26 President Alok Sharma to celebrate the successful UK-Colombia Sustainable Growth Alliance.
Read moreEPM announced investments for the wastewater treatment plant in San Fernando.
Read moreIf you live in Colombia, are doing business in Colombia or have contacts who do so, the upcoming presidential elections on May 29th have been unavoidable. The survey-leading candidate is Gustavo Petro, who represents the radical left, but with the country’s two-round system (like that of France), poll results will not necessarily translate into a win. If, however, he does manage to be sworn in on August 7th, he promises a restructure of the country’s economic model which could impact all sectors, including energy.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia in April this year.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) developed a domestic public debt bond placement with excellent results.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced progress in its Integral Renewal Plan for Bogota.
Read moreThe National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) announced the expected investments for thermal projects in 2022.
Read moreCelsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, has invested in solar energy in recent years, with exponential growth in its generation capacity.
Read morePromigas and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation Andes, based in Colombia, signed a memorandum of understanding to promote green hydrogen.
Read moreSustainability is leading the way in the formulation of corporate strategies and plans.
Read moreBoston Consulting Group (BCG) has made an analysis of the cost drivers of renewable energies.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC), the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MinCiencias) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) announced agreements to promote energy transition.
Read moreThe Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios (SuperServicios) published the number of tons of garbage produced and the percentage of this figure recycled in Colombia.
Read moreIvan Duque's government has promoted the inclusion of new technologies, such is the case of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.
Read moreNatalia Gutiérrez, President of the Colombian Association of Power Generators (Acolgen) spoke about fundamental issues such as energy demand, Hidroituango, and prior consultations.
Read moreOliver Dudok Van Heel, Global Head of Sustainability at Kearney, spoke about the pressures to implement sustainability strategies and green bonds.
Read moreMayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo, made a statement on the power failures in recent days in Barranquilla.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced important advances in its strategy ‘Cundinamarca 100%’.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutierrez spoke about the sector's investments for the coming years.
Read moreMinister of Transport (MinTransporte), Ángela María Orozco, will speak about energy transition at the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Germany.
Read moreI was struck by an article we published this week about a shopping mall which was ‘going green’. They were investing CoP$3B (about US$750,000) to build 7,800 square meters of rooftop solar panels that were going to produce just under 500 KWp. And all this effort was only going to offset about 20% of the mall’s electricity. That seems like a lot of effort for very little. I got to wondering about scale and how much it would take to offset Colombia’s fossil fuel-produced thermo-generation with solar.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is betting on increasing its fleet of vehicles with sustainable technologies.
Read morePlaza Central Centro Comercial, located in the west of Bogotá, announced a solar project with the aim of strengthening its commitment to sustainability.
Read moreThe Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB) conducted a survey on the needs of managers and executives regarding competitiveness and infrastructure in 2022.
Read moreISA has not yet selected a successor to Bernardo Vargas Gibsone and the country continues to talk about possible candidates.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of this metric in April 2022.
Read moreColombia is going through a good moment with renewable energy, and investors confirm it.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the unconventional energy generation target for 2023.
Read moreBogotá is betting on a new model for solid waste disposal.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced several legal benefits for sustainable vehicles, but there are doubts about whether some vehicles comply with environmental regulations.
Read moreThe industry is excited about the opportunity for small non-traditional generators (primarily wind and solar). The Ministry is excited by the prospect of self-generators contributing their excess power to the grid. The CREG – predictably – just sees a headache and its regulations have a sharp boundary at 20MW.
Read moreAn energy emergency occurred in several departments of the Colombian Caribbean Coast.
Read moreEPM's Jorge Andrés Carrillo spoke about Hidroituango and the company's commitment to this project.
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