The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a strategy to be closer to communities and inform about projects that will be carried out in their territories. The entity will hold information meetings about an energy project that covers several regions of the country.
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The Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a new bidding process for energy projects on the Colombian Caribbean coast. The government gave the green light to this process with the aim of improving the region’s energy supply.
Read moreThis design by Electronic Engineering student, Juan David Villegas, might be able to solve energy issues in some of Colombia’s rural areas.
Read moreColombia has been promoting the development of renewable energy projects in recent years and several companies continue to join this initiative. EPM announced a strategy to boost solar energy in Medellín.
Read moreEnel-Codensa received the 2019 Sustainability Award, given by the National Association of Public Service and Community Companies (Andesco). Here are the details.
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After we closed yesterday’s newsletter, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published the rules for the unconventional energy auction. Considering the importance of these rules for the Colombian energy industry, we decided to publish a special edition of the newsletter Here are the details from a MinEnergia statement, with translation by ePower Colombia.
Minenergía defines rules for the new renewable energy auction in Colombia
“Through resolutions 4-0590 and 4-0591 of July 9, 2019, the Ministry of Mines and Energy defined the rules for the new long-term renewable energy auction.
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Celsia, a company from the Argos Group, spoke about its new initiative for the national energy market: solar panels in households.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a new agreement between Colombia and Panama to promote the exchange of energy between the two countries.
Read moreThe government launched a tender for renewable energies in February this year, and wants to try again in August, hoping for better results. This is what authorities need to know to succeed.
Read moreMembers of the Colombian Association of Energy Distributors (Asocodis) announced their investment budget for the coming years.
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The Colombian government has announced several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis as soon as possible. María Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), talked about the search of a new operator for the firm and the alternatives in case of failure in this process.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) is developing controls for projects in the energy and extractive sector in Colombia. The entity spoke about the solar project "La Loma".
Read moreEnel-Emgesa signed a cooperation agreement with Huila’s government to promote productive projects in the area.
Read moreBogota’s City Hall published the bidding parameters to acquire the first 594 electric buses that will renew the city’s bus fleet (SITP).
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The South America Energy Series 2019 (SAES19) took place in Bogotá. Diego Mesa, Vice Minister of Energy, participated in this event and he spoke about the use of renewable energies, Colombian’s energy matrix and government goals for this sector. HCC attended the event and we bring a brief summary of the meeting.
Read moreThe 2019 South America Energy Series took place in Bogotá. Industry experts and governmental entities debated how to increase the country’s competitiveness.
Read moreThe Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio) performed an analysis on energy costs in the Department of Atlantico and its effects on the productive sector.
Read moreColombia will issue its first sustainable bonds through a public auction. Here are the details.
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Colombia officially started its energy transition process, and the fact that major cities like Cali and Medellín welcomed electric buses to their bus fleet, is proof of it.
Read moreThe government is looking to diversify the energy matrix with unconventional renewable energy sources. The Colombian Caribbean is positioned as one of the regions with great potential to develop these projects.
Read moreTwo Colombian companies, Celsia and Haceb, brought their innovation teams together to develop the first charging station for electric vehicles.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) discussed the relevance of water as an energy source for Colombia. The entity highlighted the role of hydraulic energy for the Colombian electricity sector.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the increase of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the mining-energy sector. Here are the details.
Read moreThe government presented the National Development Plan (PND) with several proposals for the energy sector. Authorities want to strengthen the Business Fund of the Superintendence of Residential Public Services (SSPD) to help Electricaribe. The energy surcharge for high income users plays a key role in this process.
Read moreCelsia’s subsidiary, EPSA, assumed the distribution and commercialization of energy services in the department of Tolima.
Read moreColombian authorities are committed to diversifying the energy matrix and they are working to promote new renewable energy projects around the country. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinComercio) spoke about a new program to encourage these projects.
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Colombia is looking for alternatives to reduce pollution levels and the energy sector is working on plans to achieve this goal. Four thermal generators have a substitute to diesel to produce energy.
Read moreAuthorities announced that there are 76 new energy generation projects ready to be offered in the next energy auction, programed for the second half of 2019.
Read moreAuthorities confirmed a CoP$24B loan to develop a solar park in the department of Meta. Here are the details.
Read moreCompanies in the energy sector are betting heavily on the implementation of renewable energies. Celsia announced its energy generating capacity for these sources, reaching a milestone for the firm.
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Authorities confirmed that the National Development Plan (PND) will open the door to a series of fiscal benefits for the renewable energy market.
Read moreAsocodis, Asoenergía, Acolgen, Andeg, Andesco, CAC and the Chamber of Major Energy and Gas Consumers of the Andi sent a letter to Maria Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), with proposals for the energy sector.
Read moreThe government of Iván Duque has taken several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis and find a new operator for the Colombian Caribbean region as soon as possible. Natasha Avendaño, Superintendent of Public Services, spoke about the search for a new operator and companies interested in this process.
Read moreEnel-Codensa’s new business line, Enel X will arrive in Colombia, offering innovative products and services. Here are the details.
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Camilo Marulanda took the reins of ISAGEN in late 2017 after senior leadership roles in Ashmore, Cenit and Ecopetrol. Covering over 20% of Colombia’s demand for electricity, the Company’s opinion about the evolution of the sector carries much weight. We sat down with Marulanda in the ISAGEN’s ‘green’ energy-efficient headquarters in Medellín to understand where he sees the industry going.
Read moreDavid Acosta, General Director of Enel-Codensa, urged the government to review mechanisms to control monopolies in the country.
Read moreThe government presented the National Development Plan (PND) for its analysis and this has generated much discussion. The PND aims to boost the electricity demand from renewable sources, but this has created controversy.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the government’s realistic goals for the Caribbean region’s energy crisis. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Colombian government is analyzing alternatives to cover the current fiscal gap and the sale of public companies is an option. The Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) is preparing a proposal on Interconexión Eléctrica SA (ISA).
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Bogotá’s Energy Group (GEB) spoke about the projects it implemented to face Colombia’s rapid energy demand, especially in the Caribbean Coast.
Read moreCelsia, energy company of Grupo Argos, reported its first quarter results for this year. The firm announced strategic movements during this period and reported stable and profitable growth.
Read moreColombia is promoting the development of renewable energy sources to diversify the energy matrix. Sergio Andrés Rodríguez, Researcher at the National University, made a proposal on the regulatory framework for these sources.
Read moreEPSA Inversiones and the Geoproduction Oil & Gas company will acquire equity in the Proeléctrica del Archipiélago firm. Here are the details.
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President Iván Duque opened the event where the government introduced the Mission of Experts that will lead Colombia’s energy transition process.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) announced the creation of new sectoral environmental "agendas" in the country, in partnership with the Colombian energy sector. The entity announced a new agreement with the Association of Renewable Energies Colombia (SER Colombia)
Read moreThe development of distributed energy projects in the country continues to grow, despite the lack of a proper regulatory framework. This is what experts had to say on the matter.
Read moreThe National Association of Public Service and Communications Companies (Andesco) held the Ninth Seminar on Energy Efficiency. The association talked about this issue and presented proposals to improve energy efficiency.
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XM reported the energy consumption in March this year and the behavior of this metric was positive compared to the previous year. The company said that demand is falling in the middle scenario of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) forecasts.
Read moreColombia aims to accelerate the diversification of its energy matrix with a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Here is how.
Read moreThe government announced the National Development Plan (PND) and some articles have aroused great interest in the energy sector. Eduardo Verano de la Rosa, Governor of Atlantico, spoke on this topic.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez, explained the government’s plan to boost electricity coverage in the department.
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The Colombian government wants to diversify the energy matrix and renewable energies play a key role in this process. Authorities are analyzing where to develop new projects and two regions stand out thanks to their environmental characteristics.
Read moreThe Colombian government opened the door to negotiating with Naturgy, after it decided to liquidate the Caribbean’s energy distributor, Electricaribe.
Read moreA study by the Edmond de Rothschild Group showed that Colombia was the second country in the world to make the most progress in its energy transition processes during 2017.
Read moreThe world has used the resources of nature for its development and growth, but climate change has created many concerns and needs for change. Álvaro Sánchez, performed an analysis on renewable and non-renewable resources.
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Astrid Álvarez, President of the Bogotá Energy Group (GEB), spoke about the company's plans in Colombia.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez, took the stage of the Construyendo País Forum (literally: ‘Building Country’), to talk about energy projects in the department.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis quickly, generating much expectation among investors and local authorities. Eduardo Verano de la Rosa, Governor of the Atlantico, spoke on this topic.
Read moreThe Colombian government wants to diversify the country's energy matrix, promoting the development of projects with new energy sources. Experts spoke on this topic at the third International Renewable Energies Meeting.
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The Colombian government is committed to selling Electricaribe with the goal of boosting energy sector on the Caribbean coast. Natasha Avendaño, Superintendent of Public Services, together with representatives of the government and local authorities, talked about this process, Electricaribe debt and the market segmentation
Read moreThe vice minister of energy, Diego Mesa, took the stage of the Third International Energy Forum to talk about the government’s achievements in favor of the industry.
Read moreItaly's Enel opened its first solar generator in Colombia, the country’s largest renewable energy plant so far.
Read moreThe United Nations (UN) created an international day to raise awareness against anti-personnel mines. Colombia started the demining process in different regions a few years ago. Companies such as the Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) have created programs to support this initiative.
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The Colombian government is promoting the diversification of the energy matrix and Unconventional Renewable Energy Sources (known locally as FNCER) play a key role in this process. Colombian authorities established a challenging installed-capacity goal for the next four years.
Read moreCompanies from the Argos group, Celsia and Odinsa, are working to bring solar energy to Colombia’s El Dorado airport.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis, while authorities find a new operator for the firm. This process has created much expectation and Jorge Mario Velásquez, President of Grupo Argos, spoke about the company's interest in Electricaribe.
Read moreEDP Renováveis (EDPR), subsidiary of Portugal’s EDP group, entered the Colombian market and will soon develop two wind-energy projects.
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The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) will bring energy service to vulnerable families in La Guajira, with the help of firms that develop sustainable self-generation energy projects. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Caribbean region is ready to welcome a new energy cluster with the help of the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), Colombia’s Business Growth Management Unit (Innpulsa Colombia) and five local Chambers or Commerce.
Read moreThe government undertook to diversify the Colombian energy matrix, promoting the development of renewable energies. Reuters conducted an analysis on the country's potential in this issue.
Read moreIntercolombia, subsidiary of ISA, announced advances in the Chinu-Monteria-Uraba project. The company highlighted the benefits of this important project for the country and the Colombian energy sector.
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The national government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), is preparing a proposal on market participation limits for the energy sector. MinMinas will present this proposal in a debate on the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreVice-minister of Energy (MinMinas), Diego Mesa, spoke about Colombia’s plan to keep its energy transformation process going.
Read moreThe Group spoke about its new ‘sustainable ventures’ in the country. Here are the details.
Read moreColombia is experiencing a boom in renewable energy projects at present, and these are rapidly gaining ground in the energy market. The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) announced the first environmental license for a solar project in Colombia.
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The Colombian energy market has had a very hectic start to the year with big announcements. Celsia bought some Enertolima’s assets, generating changes to the sector. Experts talked about this transaction and the market share of the industry, after this agreement.
Read moreThe reliability charge auction will bring important investments to the Caribbean Coast, through projects that will start operating in 2022.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced several measures to solve the Electricaribe crisis quickly. Natasha Avendaño García, Superintendent of Public Services, spoke about the "roadmap" for the sale of this company.
Read moreThe controversy over the renewal of TransMilenio’s fleet was thought to be over, until the public opinion blamed buses for high pollution levels in Bogotá, following the government’s ‘orange alert’ for the city’s air quality.
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The president of the Senate’s Fifth Commission (responsible for energy issues), Senator José David Name, questioned the regulations set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CREG) for the country’s renewable energy auction.
Read moreColombia’s first long term energy auction did not give the results expected by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas). What comes next?
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) held a reliability auction to guarantee the energy supply in the coming years. This was a separate and distinct process from the long-term renewables auction held at the same time, which resulted in no transactions.
Read moreTermocandelaria Power Limited (TPL) participated in the energy auction carried out by the Colombian government with excellent results. The company is positioned as one of the main power generators in the country.
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The long-awaited (and delayed) auction of renewable energy commitments took place on February 27, 2019. It failed to connect any buyers with any sellers but MinMinas issued an upbeat press release and given the historic nature of the event, we translate it and provide commentary.
Read moreVice Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), Diego Mesa, spoke about new energy initiatives to be developed during the second half of 2019 in San Andres.
Read moreElectricaribe continues working to recover its metrics and offer a better energy service in the Colombian coast. However, the Atlantico Administrative Court made a decision that could affect the firm’s plans.
Read moreThe renewable energy boom is expanding to several sectors and regions in Colombia. The Municipality of Florida, South of Valle del Cauca, announced an innovative project in this area, which will benefit several people in the region.
Read moreEight energy companies met the pre-classification requirements to participate as buyers in Colombia’s first long-term energy auction.
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The Colombian government will hold a reliability auction at the end of February this year and EPM announced its intention to participate in this process, creating controversy in the sector. The National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) and other members of the industry spoke on this topic.
Read moreThe program is developed together with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the government of Denmark.
Read moreThe implementation of renewable energies is becoming a trend in Colombia and several sectors are joining this. The Government of Santander, through the Ministry of Agriculture, announced a new solar energy project in the region.
Read moreThe government announced it will receive important resources from Europe’s Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action Fund (NAMA), to improve the air quality in Colombia’s main cities.
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The Hidroituango crisis has generated concerns about the future of power generation in Colombia. The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced a new auction to solve these concerns. In addition, the government has high hopes for renewable energies.
Read moreAside from having implemented large-scale power-generation projects, the department’s potential now made it possible to develop Small Hydroelectric Power Plants (PCH). Here are the details.
Read moreExperts spoke about the impacts that closing the gates of Hidroituango will have for the Cauca River and nearby communities.
Read moreThe Colombian government has allocated a large amount of resources to help solve the Electricaribe operational and financial crisis. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) together with the Superintendence of Services (Superservicios) announced measures to guarantee transparency in the use of these resources.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) plans to hold a renewable energy auction on February 26th. The entity highlighted that several companies have shown their interest in participating in this process.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez, highlighted the importance of the Caribbean region for the country’s energy transition process.
Read moreColombian authorities are working on a resolution to promote the development of Energy Storage Systems with Batteries (Saeb) in the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreEl Espectador newspaper investigated what is happening with the alleged low water levels at the Cauca River and their relationship with the Hidroituango Project.
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