Celsia, energy company of the Argos Group, reported its results for the first quarter of this year.
Read moreHidroituango, the biggest hydroelectric project in the history of Colombia, was at risk two years ago, when its only active diversion tunnel collapsed. How is the project going now?
Read moreGrupo Energía de Bogotá (GEB) will pay the first installment of its dividends in advance, after approved by the Ordinary General Shareholders Meeting, on March 30th 2020.
Read moreCelsia announced measures to face the new economic outlook, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The company spoke about the behavior of residential energy consumption levels and the revenue from this and other segments.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) updated its information on the risks identified due to the Covid-19 pandemic, presenting an action plan to face the crisis.
Read moreScotiabank, Colpatria and Enel-Codensa announced an aid package to help their clients amid the health emergency.
Read moreThis is how Mía Scooters, an entrepreneurship created by two Colombians, seeks to boost sustainable transport in Latin America’s busiest cities.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of energy demand in the last weeks.
Read moreMayors from different cities in Cundinamarca complained about alleged increases in energy tariffs. Codensa spoke on the matter.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a strategy to generate liquidity in energy and gas companies.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced aids for users to pay their energy bills.
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The Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a report on generation projects in Colombia.
Read moreThis is how the government aims to assure energy service in Interconnected Rural Areas (FAER), amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe firm’s President, Bernardo Vargas, spoke about ISA’s investment goals, and actions to overcome the current emergency.
Read moreEnel-Codensa decided to reconnect energy service to users who had it suspended for lack of payments.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of energy demand in the last weeks.
Read moreThe Governor of Casanare, Salomón Sanabria, asked the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) for a basic energy consumption subsidy.
Read moreThe project will integrate the energy generated at Hidroituango to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreSenator Horacio José Serpa (Liberal Party) asked the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to ‘freeze’ energy bills in Santander.
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President Ivan Duque announced economic measures to face the Covid-19 crisis.
Read moreThe firm announced modifications to its financial plan, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreCompanies in the energy sector announced measures to help the most vulnerable Colombian families during the mandatory isolation period. Here are the details.
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The government awarded Electricaribe’s operation to Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) and to the Empresa de Energía de Pereira and Latin America Corp. consortium. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) explained that energy companies have contingency plans ready to meet demand during the mandatory preventive isolation period in Colombia.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) highlighted the role of Colombian women in the country’s energy transition process.
Read moreThe General Comptroller will be in charge of monitoring the adjustment process of the companies that will now operate Electricaribe. This is what the entity said.
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Grupo ISA announced the award of a 275km transmission project to transport unconventional renewable energy in Colombia.
Read moreThis is the model that could help Colombia produce more energy, by estimating the sun's energy reserves in the long term.
Read moreThe Trina Solar Energy company announced that one of its unconventional renewable energy projects reached financial closure through project finance.
Read moreEnel-Codensa will soon start the construction of a new electrical substation in Bogotá, after the Environmental District Department granted it an Environmental License.
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The Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) announced its operational and financial performance for 2019, highlighting positive results.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) received recommendations about the diversification of the energy matrix, as part of the Energy Transition’s Roundtable.
Read moreISA’s Bernardo Vargas spoke about the company’s growth potential, plans and challenges. Here are the details.
Read moreEl Pato, a rural area in the municipality of San Vicente del Caguán (Caquetá), which for decades was under the Farc’s control, will now have access to energy service.
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President Iván Duque spoke about his most recent visit to Washington, where he met with entrepreneurs from the energy sector.
Read moreThe Energy Coordination and Monitoring Advisory Commission (CACSSE) confirmed that it will permanently monitor Colombia’s water reservoirs levels, and capacity to meet the growing energy demand.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, spoke about the increase of electric buses in the country.
Read moreElectricaribe’s Special Agent, Ángela Rojas, spoke about the company’s auction process and latest investments.
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The Vice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the benefits that the energy sector will bring to Colombia in the coming years.
Read moreThe Peace section of the Collegiate Body of Administration and Decision (OCAD Paz), announced the approval of two energy projects for the municipalities of Tauramena (Casanare) and Vista Hermosa (Meta).
Read moreWinners in the Electricaribe auction will be in charge of investments to restore the service of Caribe Mar and Caribe Sol.
Read moreWood Mackenzie conducted an analysis on solar energy projects in emerging markets, highlighting positive results for the industry in the coming years.
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Industry experts and the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía), Maria Fernanda Suarez, spoke about opportunities and challenges of Colombia’s energy transition process.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, unified the criteria to calculate Colombia’s CO2 emissions.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a program to bring energy to thousands of families in Colombia’s rural areas during this year.
Read moreEmpresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) announced the appointment of new members in its Board of Directors, including two Vice Presidents and a General Secretary.
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The Ecopetrol Group announced the construction of a new solar park through its Cenit subsidiary. The facility will be located in the department of Meta.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Public Services announced a new date for the Electricaribe auction. This is why.
Read moreThis investigation aims to improve energy expansion projects in Colombia.
Read moreUruguayan firms, Saceem and Ventus Energy, partnered to potentially build wind farms in Colombia.
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The government and industry Associations estimate that energy rates will increase this year, affecting Colombian households.
Read moreAcolgen’s Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about key industry issues like contracting mechanisms, the Electricaribe crisis and long-term auctions.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) gave the green light to the development of the Windpeshi wind farm, in the department of La Guajira.
Read moreAccording to experts, electric vehicles will soon represent a cheaper option for operations that prioritize light loads.
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The government will receive the final offers for Electricaribe on February 24th this year. EPM is one of the main interested firms in the bidding process.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, visited the El Concorde neighborhood, municipality of Malambo (Atlantico), to verify energy issues in the area.
Read moreThis is why Grupo Energia de Bogotá (GEB) and Italy’s Enel have an ongoing legal battle, that according to some, is affecting the energy service in the capital.
Read moreNaturgy announced drastic changes in natural gas purchase commitments and valuation of its participation in Electricaribe, among others. Here are the details.
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The National Territorial Development Unit (ENTerritorio), an entity linked to the National Planning Department (DNP), announced studies to build solar projects in different regions of the country.
Read moreThe Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), Jorge Valencia, spoke about the country's hot season, the water reservoirs behavior and energy costs.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Maria Fernanda Suarez, gave details of her most recent visit to the department of Santander, where she shared updates on the energy transition process with communities.
Read moreThese are the plans that Energías Renovables de Portugal (EDPR), a subsidiary of Energías de Portugal (EDP), has in Colombia.
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These are some of the challenges that the Energy Transformation Mission foresees for the sector during 2020.
Read moreTraditional electricity meters, which registered energy consumption levels in the country for almost a century, will soon be replaced for ‘smart meters’.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) said that the Plan 5 Caribe projects will be developed by the Energía de Colombia Consortium.
Read moreMedellín’s Mayor, Daniel Quintero, and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), announced the arrival of three new members to the company.
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The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Maria Fernanda Suárez, spoke about the progress in the country's energy transition process, at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland).
Read moreColombian authorities continue to announce measures to help Electricaribe. This time, the government authorized a loan for the company.
Read moreTermocandelaria gave the ‘green light’ for the expansion of its power generation plant, fulfilling its obligations, after wining contracts in the last energy auction.
Read moreElectricaribe will be auctioned on February 26 and 28 this year. Six pre-qualified players will be able to finally put their proposals on the table, and decide if they want to keep one or both of the markets in which the company will be divided.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of energy demand during 2019.
Read moreThis is how, slowly but surely, wind energy projects in the department of La Guajira are advancing.
Read moreThe ‘National Conversation’ began with the participation of more than 120 representatives of environmental organizations, academics and communities, among others, to discuss Colombia’s energy transition process.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Household & Public Services, and Codensa S.A, signed an Agreement to improve the energy service in Bogotá and in 21 municipalities of Cundinamarca.
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The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Maria Fernanda Suarez, spoke about the government’s plan to diversify the country’s energy matrix.
Read moreThe Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) has received several requests for energy projects to start operations this year. Expectations are high in the industry due to the initiatives’ potential.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the signing of different contracts, that will translate into important investments for Colombia.
Read moreThe NOC’s CEO, Felipe Bayón, confirmed that the company is working on the development of its second solar park, located in the Eastern Plains.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about Colombia’s advances in regulatory energy matters.
Read moreThe Colombian government continues to look for alternatives to resolve the Electricaribe crisis. Authorities spoke about a new strategy to help the firm.
Read moreThe National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) explained why this year was key to reducing the uncertainty caused by delays in Hidroituanguo’s operations.
Read moreColombia and Panama are developing an ambitious interconnection initiative. The ‘mega project’ received positive news from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
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Experts spoke about Colombia’s challenges in the energy sector. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Colombian government promised to boost the development of renewable energy projects in the country. Former Minister of Environment, Carlos Fonseca, spoke on the matter.
Read moreEnergy costs are increasing, starting to negatively impact inflation metrics in the Caribbean region.
Read moreEmpresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) announced its new partner for the development of large-scale renewable energy projects.
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Authorities announced new investments for the department of Bolívar, with the aim of improving electricity service in the Caribbean coast.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) gave an update on its ‘Plan 5 Caribe’ initiative. The project aims to improve the energy infrastructure of Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreThis is how Jesús Cruz and his son went from leveraging organic waste in Barranquilla, to making fertilizer for plants and to potentially generating energy from ‘waste’.
Read moreThe Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) announced its plans to participate in energy auctions abroad.
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The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) gave the green light to a ‘green project’ in the department of Cesar. Here are the details.
Read morePresident Ivan Duque spoke about Colombia’s target for electric vehicles in the long term, and about the advances that his administration has made on the matter.
Read moreTerpel presented its new mobility strategy, focused on boosting the use of electric vehicles in Colombia.
Read moreAmerican researchers conducted a study on the wind speed in the world. Results got the attention of companies that develop energy projects.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), published its prospects for the Colombian Energy System for the short, medium and long term.
Read moreColombian authorities continue to promote the use of environmentally friendly alternatives in the transport sector. The government announced a reduction in the tariff to import electric vehicles.
Read moreCelsia, energy company of the Argos Group, seeks to become one of the main promoters of sustainable mobility in the country. Here is how.
Read moreThese are the measures that the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggested governments to follow, to face climate change.
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