Celsia, energy company of the Argos Group, reported its results for the third quarter of this year. The company announced the sale of a strategic asset.
Read moreLast month’s energy auction has been one of Colombia’s most important events so far, as it re-shaped the country’s energy future. Here is a recap of how the process can change Colombia’s energy panorama.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, visited the Islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina, to monitor the progress of the ‘Be Energy’ program.
Read moreHigh pollution levels have forced companies like Celsia to come up with eco-friendly projects.
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The National Transmission System (STN) might fail to deliver electricity to different areas of the country, unless many of its lines get replaced.
Read moreElectricaribe’s Ángela Rojas published a new addendum for the search process of a new energy operator in the Caribbean region.
Read moreA group of young people from the department of Santander created a new solar pumping system to supply water to La Guajira. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Association of Non-Interconnected Zones Entities (Asezonic) showed its concern about the short time to submit comments on the proposal of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), regarding subsidies in Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI).
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President Duque said that Colombia will multiply its renewable energy production capacity by 40 times, thanks to the results of last week’s auction.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Maria Fernanda Suarez, spoke about the challenges and opportunities that October’s energy auction represents for Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian government is evaluating selling different public assets as a strategy to finance the national budget. Associations and unions spoke about the possibility of selling the Electrificadora del Huila (ElectroHuila).
Read moreColombia is experiencing a boom of “green energy projects”. Procter & Gamble (P&G) joined the trend of positive news, after receiving a Green Energy certificate.
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The Colombian government has pledged to diversify the energy matrix and authorities have made progress on this issue.
Read moreElectricaribe continues to announce several measures for its operational and financial crisis. Renewable energies play an important role in this process.
Read moreEDP Renewables (EDPR), one of the largest wind power producers, won two 15-year energy purchase agreements during the auction hosted by the Colombian government.
Read moreThis is how Medellin aims to reduce its CO2 emissions, while making its street lighting more efficient.
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President Iván Duque announced the opening of the first charging station for electric vehicles on the Bogotá-Medellín highway.
Read moreJosé Camilo Manzur, President of the Colombian Association of Energy Distributors (Asocodis), disagreed with some projections by the Colombian Association of Energy Marketers (ACCE).
Read moreThe Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) spoke about the La Marina electrical substation project, confirming the name of the consortium that will develop the initiative.
Read moreMaría Luisa Chicappe, President of Asoenergía spoke about the large energy projects that the country needs.
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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 September this year, highlighting positive results.
Read moreThe government and the Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) hosted the first auction of unconventional renewable energy sources in Colombia, highlighting positive results.
Read moreThis is authorities’ plan to reduce ‘bottlenecks’ in the energy sector, and bring energy service to more rural areas.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and AES Colombia opened the biggest energy self-generation solar park in the country, located in the municipality of Castilla La Nueva (Meta).
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The Colombian government wants to boost the development of renewable energy projects in the country, but some of the strategies to achieve it have generated controversy in the energy sector. The forced purchase of energy from these sources is one of the most controversial issues.
Read moreThe Chinese company spoke about its plans in Latin America, specifically in Colombia.
Read moreThe British company Cubico Sustainable Investments and Celsia announced an alliance to carry out several renewable energy projects in the country.
Read moreThe idea of replacing the entire fleet of the Integrated Public Transport System (SITP) with electric buses, has generated controversy. Here is why.
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The Colombian government will host a renewable energy auction and the Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) published the list of qualified trading companies that will participate in this process.
Read moreThese are the challenges and opportunities that authorities have to reduce public service tariffs, thanks to a more efficient use of the resources.
Read moreColombia is promoting the development of renewable energy projects in different sectors. These are the benefits of solar energy in the agriculture sector, according to experts.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) spoke about its plan to increase awareness about updating Risk Management Plans in the energy sector.
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The Vice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, participated in a Forum to discuss opportunities for renewable energies in rural areas.
Read moreExperts from the talked about the Mission for the Transformation and Modernization of the Electric Sector and the expectations of this process.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) explained the scope of tax incentives for the energy sector, in a meeting with energy association, Ser Colombia. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Caribbean Sea is positioned as one of the areas with the greatest potential for renewable energy projects and experts are analyzing its potential in different areas.
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The Colombian government is committed to diversifying the country's energy matrix as soon as possible. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Energy, participated in a discussion on the potential of renewable energies in the regions. He talked about these energy sources and their social benefits.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a document explaining the procedure to grant energy subsidies in Non-Interconnected Areas (ZNI).
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted an environmental license for an important solar power generation project. The entity pointed out that this decision is aligned with the energy transformation strategy.
Read moreLa Republica spoke with Andrés Pérez and Tomás Vélez, founding partners of Ziklo Solar, about the company's upcoming projects.
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Ivan Duque, President of Colombia, participated in the summit on climate change in the framework of the 74th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly. He announced a new regional goal for incorporating renewable energies.
Read moreVice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the government’s plan to achieve energy coverage in Colombia’s most neglected areas, thanks to solar energy.
Read moreAccording to the company, Hidroituango will start operating at the end of 2021.
Read moreEnel-Codensa and the National University inaugurated the first High Voltage and Renewable Energy Innovation Laboratory (LIATER) in the country. The entities expect to make great contributions to the sector, thanks to this facility.
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Angela Cadena, Coordinator of the Mission for Energy Transformation of the Colombian government, participated in Enercol 2019. She talked about this process, energy policy challenges and other main issues. In addition, Boris Mullet, Energy Manager of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), talked about how the company is facing energy transition.
Read moreThe Atlantic Committee conducted an analysis of the Unserved Energy Demand (DENA) during the first five months of this year and the results are worrying for the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe government of President Duque promised to make a ‘revival’ of the energy sector one of its main priorities. How much has been achieved so far?
Read moreThe department of La Guajira is one of the most important in the country when it comes to renewable energies, and paradoxically, has been one of the most neglected areas by the different governments.
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The Bogota Energy Group (GEB) is developing an important electric transmission project in the southwest of the country, but social problems are affecting this facility.
Read moreAchieving energy interconnection between Colombia and Panama is a key factor for the consolidation of the regional energy market. How close is the government to achieving this project?
Read moreThe manufacturing industry has always been an important part of the national economy, but according to experts, it now faces the challenge of achieving sustainability.
Read moreAlejandro Camargo, ISA Manager, spoke about the company's sustainable mobility strategy and its results, two years after its announcement.
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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 August this year, with positive results.
Read moreAlthough energy coverage in Colombia is high, there is still a large number of households that lack this service. What can the government do to improve the situation?
Read moreColombia has sought to improve its energy efficiency in recent years, but little progress has been made in this area. The Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) conducted a study on the cost of energy inefficiency in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a special temporary regime for electricity rates in the Caribbean region.
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This is the list of companies that will participate in Colombia’s next long-term energy auction.
Read moreThe Colombian government presented the National Development Plan (PND) a few months ago and this strategy generated discussions in several economic sectors of the country. Energy industry associations have pronounced about some articles of this plan.
Read moreBrookfield had announced an agreement with the Colombian state for the acquisition of EBSA in December 2012. Now, Northland Power has announced a purchase contract with Brookfield to acquire the Colombian company.
Read moreInvestments in this sector increased considerably during the last 10 years, but they still face some challenges.
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The world is looking to reduce pollution levels and renewable energy is playing a key role in this process. The generating capacity and use of these energy sources has grown considerably in recent years worldwide.
Read moreEnergy generation and distribution Associations expressed their concern about the resources allocated to energy and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe Colombian government is committed to diversifying the country's energy matrix. Ivan Duque, President of Colombia, and María Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), spoke about this process and the role of the private sector in this transformation.
Read moreTolima’s International High Technology Clinic (Clinaltec) bet on renewable energies, thanks to the installation of 380 of Celsia’s rooftop solar panels.
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The Colombian government announced the National Development Plan (PND) a few months ago. Angela Montoya, Former President of Acolgen, spoke about this plan and its effects on energy costs.
Read moreEnergy generation and distribution Associations expressed their concern about the resources allocated to energy and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe world is looking for alternatives to reduce pollution levels and this situation has led several industries to invest in social, sustainable and environmentally friendly projects. These types of investments continue to grow and gain ground in the private sector.
Read moreTolima’s International High Technology Clinic (Clinaltec) bet on renewable energies, thanks to the installation of 380 of Celsia’s sunroofs.
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The government, industry associations and national oil company Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) explained why Law 1972 and Law 1964 of 2019 might change the course of Colombia’s air quality.
Read moreIvan Duque, President of Colombia, and Martin Vizcarra, President of Peru, held a binational meeting in the city of Pucallpa. They announced important agreements for the energy sector.
Read moreEPM has been one of the companies that has most bet on the renewable energy sector in Colombia. Below is a brief recap of some of the firm’s projects in this sector.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) spoke about its most recent initiative to increase efficiency in its energy-sector processes.
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The government wants to diversify the energy matrix, promoting the development of renewable energy projects. The Colombian Caribbean is positioned as one of the regions with the greatest potential to develop these projects in the country.
Read moreThis is why the company chose Colombia to launch its newest electric vehicle.
Read moreThe world is looking for new energy alternatives to combat pollution levels and concerns about global warming. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (LNER), reported on the growth prospects of offshore wind energy.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, spoke about the measures that the government is taking to improve air quality in Colombia.
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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 June this year, with positive results.
Read moreThe EPM Group announced its operational and financial results for the first half of this year. The company registered good financial behavior, despite the Hidroituango project crisis.
Read moreBogotá’s Energy Group (GEB) published its capex estimates for 2018-2023.
Read moreBernardo Vargas, president of ISA, explained that the company is working to strengthen its operations in South America, following the positive financial results published in the first half of the year.
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XM reported the energy generation distribution in July this year. Renewable resources (including hydro) remain as the main player in the Colombian energy matrix.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) confirmed that it plans to reduce solar energy subsidies to Non Interconnected Zones (ZNI). Here are the details.
Read moreThe Hidroituango emergency generated many concerns about the future of energy generation in the country. Federico Gutiérrez, Mayor of Medellín, spoke about EPM's advances in this project.
Read moreAuthorities confirmed the name of the third national bidder in Electricaribe’s process.
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Celsia, energy company of Grupo Argos, reported its second quarter results for this year. The firm highlighted the relevance of its operations in Colombia to getting positive financial results.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about the government’s achievements in the energy market, a year after President Duque took office.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) confirmed that it awarded an environmental license for a new energy project in La Guajira, supporting the government’s energy goals.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) posted the procedure for granting subsidies from the electricity sector in Non-Interconnected Areas (ZNI) to receive comments and recommendations.
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The Middle Magdalena region currently hosts the development of eight solar projects, key for diversification of the national energy matrix.
Read moreThe Hidroituango crisis raised concerns about the energy supply for the coming years in the country. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Mines and Energy, sent a message of tranquility on this subject.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the program “Colombia E2: Entrepreneurship for Energy” a couple of months ago. The entity talked about this program and announced more flexible participation requirements.
Read moreMedellín authorities and the Bolivariana University (UPB) created an innovative proposal to store and re-use the energy generated by trains when they stop.
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After an unsuccessful energy auction in February, the government decided to try a new process in October this year. This is what experts think of the new bidding rules.
Read moreThe Association of Public Services and Communications Companies (Andesco) held the Congress of Public Services in Cartagena, highlighting companies that have implemented sustainability strategies. Gensa was one of the award-winning firms.
Read moreColombia’s Foreign Trade Bank (Bancoldex) issued a new credit line to promote investment in sustainable projects.
Read moreEnel Codensa announced its expansion plans in the country, presenting a new portfolio of energy and complementary solutions for cities, companies, mobility and homes in the country.
Read moreColombian economist, Lina Brand, explained why the energy transition process to renewable energies may not be as expensive, energetically speaking, as many thought.
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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 June this year, with positive results.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Colombia’s Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME), announced that the next renewable energy auction will take place on October 22nd this year.
Read moreThe registration of electric cars in the country increased this year, confirming a change in the automotive market.
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