As 2025 draws to a close, optimism about Colombia’s energy future is being overshadowed by an unsettling reality: the country is running out of time to expand its electricity supply.
Read moreCandelaria, a small municipality in Atlántico, has just taken a pioneering step in environmental education with the launch of the region’s first Escuela Energética.
Read moreBarranquilla is redefining what a Latin American city can accomplish when political will, community participation, and clean-energy innovation move in the same direction.
Read moreMore than a year after the intervention of Air-e, the company responsible for supplying electricity to 1.3 million users in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, the promised turnaround remains out of reach.
Read moreCopper has quietly emerged as one of the most strategic minerals for Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreThe Banco de Bogotá is accelerating Colombia’s shift toward clean mobility, allocating nearly CoP$1.3T (about US$325M) since 2023 to finance electric vehicles across the country.
Read moreColombia’s electric sector is sounding new alarms as only a quarter of the country’s planned capacity additions materialized in 2024, deepening concerns of a supply crunch by 2026. That was the central warning delivered by John Maya, CEO of Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), during the 11th International Electric Sector Fair (FISE 2025) in Medellín.
Read moreColombian construction firm Conconcreto announced on Friday that it will not have to face a nearly CoP$10T (US$2.5B) lawsuit filed by Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) over the 2018 crisis at the Hidroituango hydropower project.
Read moreLatin America is entering a critical decade for its energy security. While the region has long benefited from abundant natural resources and a diversified energy mix, a combination of growing demand, declining local production, climate-driven volatility, and persistent infrastructure delays is placing unprecedented pressure on the continent’s ability to maintain energy sovereignty, according to a recent analysis on regional risk factors.
Read moreColombia’s renewable energy landscape reached a new milestone this week as Atlas Renewable Energy officially inaugurated Shangri-La, a large-scale solar plant in Ibagué, Tolima, now positioned among the biggest solar power facilities in the country.
Read moreAs Colombia races to meet surging electricity demand, renewable energy developer Erco Energía says the country must embrace a practical, dual-track approach: expand solar and storage capacity while still relying on oil and gas to keep the lights on.
Read moreColombia is a country of vast and diverse territories, mountains, rivers, forests, coasts, and urban centers, where communities not only live, feel, and traverse the land, but also face the increasing pressures of climate variability, soil transformation, and changing water dynamics.
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Celsia Colombia S.A. E.S.P. reported mixed results for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting the shifting conditions of Colombia’s energy market as the country moves beyond the effects of El Niño and faces lower spot prices.
Read moreBarranquilla is taking a major step toward clean energy with the installation of more than 500 solar panels in the Las Gardenias housing project, an initiative that will make it the city’s first community energy hub.
Read moreColombia is preparing a major boost for small businesses seeking to adopt clean energy. During the CELAC–European Union Summit, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma Egea announced that the government will finance up to 90% of solar solutions for shopkeepers and small commercial establishments consuming up to 3.0 kW.
Read moreDespite Colombia’s progress in adopting renewable energy, experts warn that the country is far from achieving a true energy transition.
Read moreColombia’s path toward a cleaner and more competitive energy system is facing a financial and regulatory race against time.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced the completion of the energization process for all 30 subfields of its Guayepo III Solar Park (180 MWac), located in the municipality of Ponedera, Atlántico.
Read moreThe department of Atlántico is positioning itself as one of Colombia’s main engines for the national energy transition, following strong support from the Ministry of Mines and Energy and new collaborations with international offshore wind companies.
Read moreA few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the needs of the many and the needs of the few, using this idea to talk about the ability of small groups to prevent energy investments that are vital for “keeping the lights on”. Recently, I came upon an article about the French government’s frustrating attempts to move the inhabitants of Miquelon to safety and that got me thinking about North America’s St. Lawrence Seaway where the Ontario government moved 7,500 people to make way for a hydro dam.
Read moreThe Colombian government pushed back against recent warnings from the Comptroller General’s Office about the country’s energy stability, asserting that “energy security is not at risk” and inviting the oversight body to a joint technical meeting to review data and progress.
Read moreThe sun may be shining on Colombia’s renewable ambitions, but new 2026 regulations could cast a long shadow over the country’s solar energy sector.
Read moreDuring the Central America–European Union Business Forum, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, highlighted the renewed confidence the European Union (EU) has placed in Colombia’s role in the global energy transition.
Read moreIn a historic and symbolic move, Cartagena has retired its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric vehicles as part of a broader effort to modernize tourism and end decades of animal exploitation.
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Colombia’s electric grid gained strength during the third quarter of 2025, as five transmission projects and 18 generation initiatives entered commercial operation, bolstering the country’s National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreIn Colombia’s Congress, urgency often overshadows importance, and that may explain why the government’s flagship energy reform bill, aimed at reducing electricity tariffs, remains stalled.
Read moreColombian transmission network operator Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), expects to obtain the environmental license for its long-awaited interconnection project with Panama in 2026, marking a crucial step toward regional energy integration.
Read moreBeneath the glow of Cartagena’s historic Clock Tower, thousands of families live in the shadows, literally.
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A new report by Erco Energy suggests that Colombia could significantly accelerate its economic growth if it secures a reliable, clean, and competitively priced electricity supply.
Read moreRenewable energy company Solenium has announced a major milestone in its mission to expand clean energy access across Colombia.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) reported its 3Q25 operational and financial results.
Read moreSanta Marta will soon host a high-level summit designed to reshape economic and technological relations between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European Union.
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Bogotá is gearing up for an electric transformation. The city will soon feature a fast-charging station for electric vehicles every two kilometers under the ambitious project “Bogotá 2Km: Energía que te encuentra.”
Read moreColombia’s electric power sector is facing a financial short circuit.
Read moreA confidential report delivered to Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) by XM, operator of the country’s electricity market, has set off alarm bells across the energy sector.
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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 October, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreAES Colombia plans to begin construction on its four wind farms in La Guajira in 2026 as part of the Jemeiwaa Ka’I project, developed in partnership with Ecopetrol (NYSE: ECP).
Read moreIn a move that blends gratitude, innovation, and a commitment to Colombia’s energy future, Positive Energy SAS, a company founded by graduates of Universidad del Norte, announced the launch of a full scholarship for students entering the Electrical Engineering program.
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A few weeks ago I was writing about solar power and thinking about sources of variability, when this line from an old Joni Mitchell song popped into my head. I penciled writing about it into the schedule but kept putting it off. Now I have no excuse but to explore what it means for the Colombian energy matrix. (Photo source: https://www.accuweather.com/en/co/national/satellite-wv, 2025 11 05 16:45 COT)
Read moreThe Petro administration is celebrating what it calls a historic milestone in Colombia’s energy transition: surpassing 3.0 gigawatts (GW) of installed non-conventional renewable capacity. Yet, behind the triumphant headlines lies a less flattering reality, one that energy experts warn could mask structural weaknesses in the country’s power system.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition will not mean the immediate disappearance of fossil fuels.
Read moreColombia’s Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has denied reports suggesting it had entered into agreements or initiated discussions to reactivate the long-dormant electrical interconnection with Venezuela, clarifying that no such negotiations are underway.
Read moreIn the heart of Barrio Abajo, just steps away from the Casa and Museo del Carnaval, a small sewing workshop hums with purpose. But this workshop stands apart from others: it runs on solar energy.
Read moreThe Colombian government has authorized electricity distributors in the Caribbean region to postpone planned infrastructure investments; a move officials say is meant to prevent service disruptions, but one that industry experts warn could worsen the country’s long-term energy reliability.
Read moreIn a step toward cleaner energy and sustainability, Colombia’s Ministry of Defense (MinDefensa) and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) have signed an agreement to install a large-scale solar panel system at the Fortaleza Building, the ministry’s main administrative complex in Bogotá.
Read moreFuel distributor Organización Terpel S.A. is accelerating its entry into Colombia’s electric mobility market with the creation of a new subsidiary, Terpelire S.A.S., aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the country’s fast-growing clean transport sector.
Read moreAs part of its commitment to transforming the Caribbean region’s energy culture, Air-e Intervenida is expanding its community outreach with a successful program that has already trained more than 54,000 users in responsible energy use.
Read moreColombia’s Caribbean coast faces a troubling paradox: thousands of families have access to electricity, yet most do not pay for it. In so-called “electrically illegal” neighborhoods, informal settlements recognized by law since 2003 for their precarious conditions, the regional utility Afinia collects only about 5% of their monthly billing, translating into annual losses exceeding CoP$300B.
Read moreRenewable energy, private-sector alliances, and workforce development have become the driving forces behind Barranquilla and Atlántico’s transformation into one of Colombia’s most dynamic regions.
Read moreMeeting Colombia’s ambitious energy and decarbonization goals will demand more than policy, it will require technology, innovation, and partnership.
Read moreDuring the 54th National Coal Festival held in Barrancas, La Guajira, between October 9 and 12, the festivities went far beyond traditional music, culture, and religious celebrations. The event also became a stage for deep reflection on the future of Colombia’s coal-dependent regions.
Read moreIn the rural heart of Tierralta, Córdoba, the University of Córdoba has achieved a milestone in sustainable innovation: the construction of a biomass gasification plant that converts agricultural waste into clean electricity.
Read moreThe Colombian Caribbean, long hailed for its vast solar and wind potential, is fast becoming the country’s renewable energy frontier.
Read moreThe current strain on Colombia’s energy system may end up transforming how companies consume power. That’s the view of Juan Pablo Rojas, founder and CEO of Vértebra Soluciones, a Colombian company that helps organizations cut utility costs through data-driven energy management and efficiency tools.
Read moreGlobal infrastructure leader Panduit has introduced its Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) to Colombia, a groundbreaking electrical distribution technology designed to modernize how energy is delivered, managed, and secured across industries.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is preparing a landmark resolution to replace wood- and coal-burning stoves across Colombia with clean energy alternatives powered by natural gas and solar energy, a move that blends the country’s social justice agenda with its energy transition goals.
Read moreColombia has approved a historic CoP$8.3T investment plan to install solar panels in low-income households, marking the country’s most ambitious renewable energy initiative to date.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) has returned to international markets with a US$500M bond issuance, marking its first external transaction since November 2023 and reinforcing investor confidence in one of Latin America’s leading energy conglomerates.
Read moreSomewhere in the various newsletters I subscribe to I read a review of “More and More and More” by Jean-Baptiste Fressoz. I’m pretty sure it was The Economist from last November. Certainly, The Economist’s title would have caught my attention “Energy transition” has been profoundly misunderstood. I finally got around to reading the book.
Read moreColombia has taken a decisive step toward a modern, interoperable electric mobility system.
Read moreIn the first half of 2025, Enel Colombia transferred nearly CoP$2.7B to the departments of Atlántico and Cesar as part of the country’s electric sector transfers for solar energy generation in 2024. The funds, mandated by national law, are intended for public investment projects in infrastructure, utilities, and basic sanitation.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has opened a new call for proposals to design, build, operate, and maintain a 110-kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting the Urrá, Tierralta, and Río Sinú substations in the department of Córdoba.
Read moreDespite Colombia’s growing momentum toward sustainability, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to view it as an expense rather than an opportunity. This perception gap, experts warned, risks slowing the country’s progress toward a more circular and resilient economy.
Read moreColombia will need CoP$10T (US$2.4B) in annual investment to meet its growing energy demands, according to former Mines and Energy Minister (MinEnergia) Amylkar Acosta, who warned that the country’s infrastructure must urgently adapt to the twin challenges of artificial intelligence and energy transition.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has taken another step toward its decarbonization goals with the launch of its first rooftop solar system at the Colombian Institute of Petroleum and Energy for the Transition (Icpet) in Piedecuesta, Santander.
Read moreCryptocurrency mining company Cryptogranjas is targeting Latin America as a major expansion zone, selecting four countries for operational growth based on their energy-infrastructure advantages.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) CEO Juan Ricardo Ortega warned that Colombia could face an emerging energy crisis if the expansion of its infrastructure remains stalled.
Read moreColombia’s new energy reform bill, recently introduced in Congress by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has sparked deep concern among industry leaders.
Read moreColombia’s electricity system is heading toward a breaking point that could trigger nationwide power shortages, or even a blackout, by 2027, unless urgent action is taken to expand generation, storage, and transmission capacity.
Read moreChinese tech giant Huawei is forecasting an energy boom in Colombia over the next three years, driven by the rapid adoption of renewable energy systems and large-scale energy storage technologies in the commercial and industrial sectors.
Read moreColombia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is showing renewed strength in 2025, with the renewable energy sector in the vanguard.
Read moreColombia’s much-anticipated Offshore Wind Round ended with a whimper rather than a roar.
Read moreEnergy mega batteries, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become the new backbone of the global power grid. These massive installations store surplus solar and wind energy produced during the day and release it during peak hours, ensuring stability in increasingly renewable-dependent systems.
Read moreAfter months of uncertainty and delay, Colombia’s long-awaited Energy Tariff Law, officially titled “Fair Regulation and Democratization of the Energy Sector,” was introduced to Congress on October 21 by Mines and Energy Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma.
Read moreThe District of Barranquilla and the Government of Atlántico have presented a joint proposal for Triple A, the region’s main water and sewage utility, to assume the operation of the electric power service in the department.
Read moreColombia’s electric mobility revolution is moving faster than ever, but the country’s charging infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step toward industrial decarbonization with the announcement of its first electric bus assembly plant, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Transport, Hino, BYD, and Superpolo.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) approved two temporary measures aimed at increasing the operational flexibility of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), particularly in the Caribbean region, where the country faces its most significant electricity constraints.
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Against the principles of the Colombian government’s energy transition strategy, the percentage of Non-Renewable power has been increasing in the past couple of months. (Brown area in the lead graph.) Why?
Read moreColombia’s path toward clean energy remains uncertain. While the country has signaled its intent to transition to renewables, experts warned that progress has been slow compared to other nations in the region.
Read moreColombia has taken another major step toward its energy transition with the inauguration of the Cuestecitas–Copey–Fundación Interconnection, a new high-voltage transmission line that formally connects La Guajira to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreThe Administrative Tribunal of Antioquia has ruled against Air-e S.A.S. and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), declaring void three key resolutions that shielded the troubled Caribbean power distributor from paying its massive debts to the national electricity market.
Read moreColombia is emerging as one of Latin America’s leaders in electric vehicle (EV) sales, yet its charging infrastructure has long lagged demand. That issue, however, is beginning to change.
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro has issued Decree 1091 of 2025, setting out a new framework for long-term energy contracting in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian government has issued a new decree aimed at stabilizing electricity tariffs and limiting energy costs for households amid rising price volatility and climatic pressures such as the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreColombia’s electricity sector is facing a new rift between the government and energy producers after the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) denounced the recently issued Decree 1072 of 2025, which forces hydroelectric companies to contract at least 95% of their generation through long-term agreements rather than selling freely on the energy exchange.
Read moreAfter several days of maintenance and a brief technical setback, Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao (SPEC LNG) announced the full restoration of regasification operations at its Cartagena terminal, confirming that natural gas supply to the National Transportation System (SNT) has returned to normal.
Read moreColombia has taken a decisive step in its clean energy transition with the creation of the Optimized Design Solar Environmental License (LASolar), a new regulatory framework that streamlines environmental approvals for solar projects between 10 and 100 megawatts (MW).
Read moreColombia has just taken a major step toward a cleaner energy future. EDF Power Solutions and Refocosta have inaugurated Refoenergy Villanueva, the country’s largest wood-biomass power plant, a facility that will provide renewable, low-carbon energy to the national grid while fostering sustainable rural development.
Read moreBarranquilla has officially joined Colombia’s race to harness offshore wind energy.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) authorized Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) to manage internal public debt operations with its subsidiary Transelca, through two separate resolutions issued on October 7, 2025.
Read moreThe Colombian government is moving forward with plans to update the national electricity pricing formula, aiming to ensure greater fairness and stability in tariffs across the country.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced new measures to ensure the country’s energy stability following the extended maintenance of the SPEC regasification terminal, a key facility for supplying natural gas to the national grid, particularly in the Caribbean 2 region.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro publicly criticized Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), alleging a failure to provide potable water to several neighborhoods in Medellín.
Read moreDespite recent optimism from the government, Colombia remains far from meeting the core requirements to become a full member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), one of the world’s most influential energy organizations.
Read moreColombia and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their strategic partnership this week during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, in a high-level meeting between President Gustavo Petro and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) authorized 45 generation, self-generation, and cogeneration projects across Colombia to temporarily deliver surplus energy to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) commended the operational efficiency of Afinia, following a supervisory visit to the company’s Control Center over the weekend.
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In this quarter’s wrap up of public-transport-related news, we discuss commuter projects in Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. We also talk about financing at the regional, national and Latin America levels.
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