During his official visit to Europe, Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for greater European investment in South America, particularly to accelerate the development of clean energy projects across the region.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) unveiled a detailed roadmap to connect offshore wind projects to the national grid within three years, through Circular 070, marking a decisive step in the country’s offshore wind development strategy.
Read moreFormer Environment Minister Carlos Eduardo Correa Escaf is calling for a radical rethink of how Colombia’s Caribbean region powers its future, urging cities like Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Riohacha to turn their abundant sunlight into economic strength through local energy independence.
Read moreIn a landmark move for regional cooperation, Colombia and Chile signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen energy integration and accelerate the transition toward clean and sustainable energy sources across Latin America.
Read moreColombia’s first offshore wind auction, officially launched during COP-28 in 2023, has entered its defining stage after nearly two years of regulatory fine-tuning and technical adjustments.
Read moreAfter weeks of public criticism from President Gustavo Petro, energy system operator XM released the results of an independent audit showing no regulatory breaches during 2022 and 2023.
Read moreColombia’s National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) announced that the country’s flagship hydroelectric project, Hidroituango, will be a focal point in this year’s National Emergency Drill, set for October 22.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding the alarm: without rapid action, the country could face power shortages and rolling blackouts by 2026.
Read moreThe Caribbean coast of Colombia faces a growing risk of gas rationing as thermal power plants in the region have secured only 35% of the gas needed to operate during the scheduled maintenance of the SPEC regasification terminal in Cartagena, set for October 10–14.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has issued a new resolution expanding the range of goods and services eligible for tax incentives under Laws 1715 of 2014 and 2099 of 2021, in a move designed to attract more private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen projects.
Read moreColombia’s Senate is moving forward with a bill to fast-track environmental licensing for clean energy projects, a reform that could redefine how the country balances environmental protection with its energy transition goals.
Read moreCartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay called on the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to urgently review the performance of utility company Afinia, after a damaged transformer left the Barú community without electricity, sparking protests and stranding tourists at Playa Blanca for several hours.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step forward in its energy transition after the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) approved the environmental modification and integration for the Camelias Wind Park, developed by Celsia Colombia S.A. E.S.P.
Read moreEleven major infrastructure projects, meant to boost Colombia’s productivity, competitiveness, and regional integration, are waiting for more than CoP$40T in funding to move forward.
Read moreCelsia and Brookfield have officially launched Atera, a new company dedicated to providing integrated energy-efficiency solutions for industries and businesses across Latin America.
Read moreA dispute has erupted on Colombia’s Caribbean coast over whether electricity tariffs charged by Air-e, the utility serving Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, have dropped.
Read moreColombia has secured fresh momentum for its energy transition with a US$138.5M credit line from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), signed through the National Development Finance Agency (FDN).
Read moreColombia has taken a major regulatory leap to accelerate its energy transition with the issuance of Decree 1033 of 2025, creating the Optimized Solar Environmental License (LASolar), a new framework designed to streamline environmental permitting for solar projects between 10 and 100 megawatts (MW).
Read moreIn a proud moment for Colombia’s Caribbean region, the department of Sucre has been honored in Chile with the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) Award for Energy Excellence, recognizing it as one of the continent’s most outstanding projects in clean energy, sustainability, and social impact.
Read moreI recently attended the annual ENERCOL conference, put on by ACIEM, the Colombian association of electrical engineers. The two days were packed with information and interesting presentations, too dense to cover completely. Here, I will talk about the serious challenges the speakers identified and my views on perhaps the most difficult barrier to their resolution.
Read moreColombia’s Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) issued Resolution 101 082 of 2025, introducing new rules for how state-intervened power companies can directly contract energy.
Read moreThe Petro administration is touting a 25% drop in electricity tariffs across Colombia’s Caribbean coast, one year after the Superintendent of Public Services (SuperServicios) took control of power distributor Air-e.
Read moreIn a remarkable scientific development, researchers in China have unveiled a solar-powered system capable of producing green hydrogen directly from moisture in the air, no external water or electricity required.
Read moreA quiet afternoon in Villa Rosa turned deadly when Víctor Manuel Bolaños Jiménez, a 61-year-old electrician, was shot and killed while sitting outside his home solving a crossword puzzle.
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Colombia’s fast-growing market for low- and zero-emission vehicles is facing a major setback after the expiration of a key trade agreement with Brazil, a change that could soon push up prices for some of the country’s best-selling hybrid models.
Read moreColombia’s electric grid is entering dangerous territory. Despite mounting demand, less than 2% of the new generation capacity expected for 2025 has come online, fueling concerns of potential power rationing in the coming years.
Read moreThe Colombian government has intensified its dispute with the power sector over soaring electricity prices, accusing hydroelectric companies of speculation despite high water levels and a recently updated pricing formula from the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Colombian Caribbean is cementing its role as the country’s clean energy powerhouse, leading the expansion of solar and wind projects that are reshaping the national energy mix.
Read moreColombia faces a critical energy dilemma as declining hydrocarbon output, delays in power generation projects, and mounting fiscal pressures converge to threaten energy affordability, investment, and national competitiveness.
Read moreColombia’s Superintendent of Public Services (Superservicios) announced special oversight of power generators in the National Interconnected System (SIN) following concerns over rising wholesale electricity prices despite high hydrological availability.
Read moreThe electricity tariff charged by Air-e fell to CoP$795.93 per kilowatt-hour in October, nearly CoP$90 less than in September and more than CoP$140 below July’s peak.
Read moreColombia’s auto market posted strong growth in September 2025, with 24,894 new vehicle registrations, a 45.2% year-on-year increase. The surge was driven by cleaner technologies, as hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped from 118 units in September 2024 to 706 this year, a staggering 498% increase.
Read moreColombia’s efforts to expand its electricity supply are being hampered by mounting bottlenecks in transmission infrastructure, regulation, and social licensing, raising concerns over the country’s ability to meet rapidly growing demand.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, unveiled its 2025 Investor Day strategy in Medellín with an ambitious target: doubling its fundamental value by 2030. The company outlined a roadmap centered on renewable generation, asset management growth, and regional expansion.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) will launch a regulatory review aimed at cutting gas transportation costs by up to 50% on routes such as Bogotá–Cartagena, Minister Edwin Palma announced during a visit to Cesar.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced that it has invested more than CoP$600B in 2025 to modernize, expand, and build new aqueduct and sewage infrastructure across Antioquia.
Read moreColombia is steadily expanding its solar and wind energy projects, with the Caribbean emerging as a natural hub thanks to its strong winds and high solar radiation. The region has the potential not only to supply the country’s energy demand but also to generate surplus for export.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding alarms over the risk of shortages and rationing from 2026 unless new capacity is urgently added. With demand steadily climbing and projects entering service far below expectations, industry leaders argue that the new expansion auction announced by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will be pivotal.
Read moreAt the XXII Colombian Oil, Gas, and Energy Congress, technology company ABB presented a portfolio of innovations aimed at supporting Colombia’s energy transition.
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With so much bad news coming out of the Petro government and elections looming, ministers are no doubt encouraged to come out with “good news” press releases. MinEnergia Edwin Palma announced “The country achieved 13.7% in clean energy”, referencing September 2025. We couldn’t reproduce that number. But the real story is not a bad one either.
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The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Colombia and Panama, a 500-kilometer, 400-megawatt high-voltage line, remains stuck in planning, with experts warning that Colombia’s own energy deficit has become the main obstacle to progress.
Read moreThe latest Pulso Eléctrico 2025 survey, conducted by Arteaga Latam, has confirmed overwhelming public support for renewable energy in Colombia, with solar and wind emerging as the clear favorites for expansion.
Read moreThe government’s proposal to make Gecelca the electricity operator for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira following the liquidation of Air-e has sparked strong criticism from business leaders and energy experts.
Read moreAt the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation in Bogotá, Renting Colombia showcased its progress and challenges in advancing energy transition across Latin America’s mobility sector.
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Colombia’s wholesale energy price jumped sharply in August 2025, though it remains well below last year’s record highs, according to new data from XM.
Read moreAt the 19th Environmental Seminar, the National Association of Public Services Companies (Andesco) issued a stark warning: recent fiscal and regulatory shifts, particularly changes to the carbon tax, could jeopardize Colombia’s progress on sustainability, energy transition, and natural resource protection.
Read moreTerpel has officially taken control of Parque Solar Planeta Rica, becoming the parent company of the 26.6-megawatt solar plant after receiving regulatory approval for the acquisition.
Read moreColombia’s growing reliance on imported natural gas could hit consumers hard, with household bills projected to increase by as much as 44% in the coming years, according to new data.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released guidelines for the implementation of Colombia Solar, a program aimed at helping small businesses in the popular economy adopt clean energy solutions.
Read moreColombia’s government has unveiled a draft regulation that could reshape the country’s energy tariffs by formally integrating battery storage systems into the national electricity market.
Read moreColombia’s government has moved to secure electricity supply in the Caribbean during October maintenance at the Cartagena regasification plant, yet the decision could trigger an “imminent” rationing of natural gas for industry.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is embracing tools that not only cut project timelines but also protect workers from injury, according to the latest Annual Safety and Health Report for the industry. The study showed that 40% of workplace injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, underscoring the need for ergonomic and safer practices in the field.
Read moreColombia’s latest Natural Gas Sector Report 2025 highlights a persistent problem undermining the country’s energy transition: widespread energy poverty.
Read moreColombia’s government confirmed progress on the long-discussed electricity interconnection with Panama, a project it says will strengthen energy security while facilitating the export of clean power. The announcement came during a session of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament.
Read moreOnce again, the Colombian Caribbean faces the threat of gas shortages and possible energy rationing.
Read moreCelsia, the energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, confirmed the next steps in its ambitious share repurchase program on the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC).
Read moreColombia’s electricity system could reach a critical point as early as 2026 due to insufficient new generation capacity, industry leaders warn. Despite ambitious targets, less than 20% of planned projects since 2020 have entered operation, leaving the grid vulnerable amid rising demand.
Read moreColombia’s Constitutional Court has upheld the validity of a controversial regulation governing electricity service in the Caribbean region, while setting strict limits on its application.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) warned against the government’s plan to impose a 20% contribution on industrial energy users, excluding manufacturers.
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Colombia’s statistical institute, DANE, updated its GDP estimates for the second quarter and so we updated our estimates of energy intensity and income elasticity. We also updated our forecasts to discuss the issue of blackouts in 2026.
Read moreThe Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), a renewables-focused initiative supported by Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund, plans to channel US$7.5B into clean energy projects across developing countries over the next five years.
Read moreRenewable energy continues to transform Colombia’s electricity mix, and SunCompany is betting on projects that help bridge the country’s deep social gaps.
Read moreAfter more than two decades of operating in Casanare as a natural gas thermal power plant, Termoyopal is transforming into Altia Energy, a regional multi-energy platform with ambitions to expand across Latin America.
Read moreAmid growing concerns over possible energy rationing in Colombia’s Caribbean region, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) insisted that supply will be guaranteed during the scheduled maintenance of the SPEC LNG regasification plant in Cartagena this October.
Read moreSince August 1, a group of farmers in Ubalá, Cundinamarca, has blocked the road connecting the town with Gachalá, preventing Enel Colombia from moving equipment needed for critical maintenance at the El Guavio hydroelectric plant.
Read moreColombia took another step toward diversifying its energy mix after the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted approvals for two strategic projects: the AES Solar 3 solar park in Tolima and the Huila 230 kV substation with its associated transmission lines.
Read moreThe chronic electricity crisis in Colombia’s Caribbean region remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges, with utility companies Air-e and Afinia struggling under rising debts, poor collections, and stalled investment.
Read moreAir-e, the utility responsible for electricity distribution in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, is facing a financial meltdown that has frozen all investment in infrastructure. The company’s state-appointed overseer, Nelson Vásquez, laid out the grim picture before the Senate’s Fifth Commission this week.
Read moreColombia’s largest planned solar project, Parque Solar Puerta de Oro, is set to receive a significant boost in financing.
Read moreThe National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) has taken a historic step toward sustainability by installing solar plants at its offices in Cartagena.
Read moreWith construction progress over 76%, Enel Green Power, the renewable energy arm of Enel Colombia, began delivering electricity from its Guayepo III solar park to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreAt the Oil, Gas and Energy Forum held in Barrancabermeja, organized by Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the USO, the central theme was once again the country’s energy transition and the push for decarbonization. The consensus among panelists seemed clear: Colombia must accelerate its shift toward renewable energy.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued Resolution 40358 of August 20, 2025, setting new guidelines for the coexistence of hydrocarbon, mining, and energy projects when partial or total overlap of areas occurs.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) issued Resolution 000749 of September 3, 2025, introducing a new framework for registering generation, cogeneration, self-generation, remote self-generation, and distributed generation projects in the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreThe city of Barranquilla has begun construction of its first community energy project in the Las Gardenias neighborhood, with an investment of more than CoP$6.0B.
Read moreScatec ASA, the Norwegian renewable energy firm, announced a US$110M investment in Colombia with the construction of a 130 MW solar plant in Nariño, about 100 kilometers west of Bogotá.
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Ecuador resumed electricity exports to Colombia, sending 350 megawatts (MW) across the border after completing long-delayed maintenance on its major hydroelectric plants.
Read moreA year after Colombia’s government assumed control of electricity distributor Air-e, the company’s financial health remains deeply troubled. The intervention, requested by its private owners in 2024, aimed to stabilize the firm’s growing debts and chronic collection problems.
Read moreThe President of Colombia’s National Association of Energy Generating Companies (Andeg), Alejandro Castañeda, raised alarms over a potential electricity shortage if the 2026 reliability charge auction fails. The auction, scheduled for March 24, 2026, seeks to secure firm energy for the 2029–2030 period.
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We have published 5 articles on green hydrogen since the first of August. One would almost think it was a hot topic. Maybe in Colombia. Not in the rest of the world, it seems. Could we be throwing a party where nobody comes?
Read moreAt the first Ecopetrol–USO Forum on Oil, Gas, and Energy Transition, Luciano Sanín, Chief of Staff at Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), outlined the government’s main strategies to transform the national energy mix.
Read moreAs Colombia’s Energy Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma faces investigations over alleged irregularities during his oversight of power distributor Air-e, local leaders in Barranquilla and Atlántico have floated a bold proposal: taking control of the troubled utility themselves.
Read moreTermoyopal, a 200 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Casanare, is diversifying its portfolio with a US$250M investment plan in renewable energy.
Read moreEnergy distributor Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, reached a landmark agreement with the municipal government of Ariguaní, Magdalena, to settle an outstanding debt of CoP$11.7B, the largest official-sector payment arrangement in Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) reported a significant increase in applications for tax incentives supporting renewable energy projects, underscoring the growing role of fiscal tools in advancing the government’s energy transition agenda.
Read moreColombia’s Attorney General’s Office requested the Supreme Court open an investigation into Energy and Mines Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma over alleged cost overruns in contracts signed during his tenure as government-appointed overseer of power distributor Air-e.
Read moreIn Valle del Cauca, innovation and creativity are taking the shape of concrete solutions for Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreCelsia, the energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, announced a major renewable energy push in Peru with a planned investment of US$1.2B. The strategy rests on two pillars: building a portfolio of renewable generation projects and launching a new renewable platform, Celaris Energy, aimed at serving the country’s corporate energy market.
Read moreColombia and Panama took another step toward regional energy integration as Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) met with Panama’s National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) to advance regulatory harmonization for a planned cross-border electricity link.
Read moreColombia issued Decree 0972 of September 8, 2025, creating “Colombia Solar,” a national program to promote rooftop and small-scale solar self-generation for low-income households (strata 1–3) in both the National Interconnected System (SIN) and Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI).
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) executed its first U.S. Rule 4(a)(2) private placement through its Central American subsidiary, Transportadora de Energía de Centroamérica (Trecsa), raising US$110M on a 10-year term on September 9, 2025.
Read moreEnel completed modernization and major maintenance in August 2025 at the Paraíso and La Guaca hydropower plants in El Colegio, Cundinamarca, assets in the Bogotá River with a combined 600 MW that supply roughly 3% of Colombia’s annual electricity demand and play a stabilizing role for the eastern region, including Bogotá.
Read moreGeophysical surveys in Paipa, Boyacá, point to a promising geothermal resource that could meaningfully support Colombia’s energy transition, according to the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
Read moreColombia’s leading energy and gas trade associations warn that the country faces a CoP$8.9T subsidy funding shortfall across 2025–2026, risking pressure on household bills and company balance sheets if not addressed.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) confirmed it is facing an arbitration claim brought by Electrificadora del Caribe S.A. in liquidation over the March 30, 2020 share purchase agreement for Caribemar de la Costa (Afinia).
Read moreColombian news site CAMBIO alleges that Air-e, the state-intervened electricity distributor for the Caribbean coast, paid artificially steep markups for essential equipment, most notably power transformers, under an outsourced purchasing scheme created while Edwin Palma served as government-appointed interventor (October 2024–March 2025).
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a package of immediate actions and a standing working group to address the power crisis affecting the Caribbean region, with particular focus on the financial and operational stress at distribution company Air-e.
Read moreEnel Colombia has inaugurated the Tren de Occidente Electrical Substation in Facatativá, a project with an investment of nearly CoP$75B.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the creation of a permanent working committee to confront the Caribbean region’s electricity crisis.
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The Petro government wants to control electricity prices and most Colombians probably think these are too high, especially costeños who have higher than average consumption. We contribute some graphs to the discussion.
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