Experts in the electricity sector have expressed concern about the risks posed by the El Niño phenomenon in Colombia.
Read moreObtaining permits for the construction of solar or wind projects has become one of the major obstacles to accelerating the energy transition in the country.
Read moreThroughout its 25 years of operation, Tebsa has been widely recognized for its unwavering commitment to all stakeholders involved in the services it provides.
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XM reported on energy generation figures for April 2023.
Read moreColombia is on the verge of holding its first-ever auction for wind energy projects. Experts gave some recommendations to succeed in this process.
Read moreThermal power plants are the "ace up the sleeve" of Colombia's electrical system to prevent blackouts during periods of climate stress like the El Niño phenomenon or other events that could disrupt the National Interconnected System (SIN).
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We recently reported President Gustavo Petro saying “Colombia can be the Saudi Arabia of clean energies.” To be sure, a bold and dramatic statement, but (as usual) he was long on big ideas and short on details. What would it mean to be “The Saudi Arabia of clean energy”? Could Colombia aspire to such a distinction?
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has announced the modification of the environmental license for the Guayepo Solar Park.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro highlighted Colombia's potential to become the "Saudi Arabia" of clean energies.
Read moreIn Colombia's recently approved National Development Plan, the article noted, the electricity transfer tax was increased from 1% to 6% for companies building unconventional renewable energy projects such as wind and solar.
Read moreRecent measurements taken by scientists at the University of Cordoba (Unicor) have revealed that Montería (Cordoba) is experiencing risky conditions associated with high levels of ultraviolet radiation.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, and President Gustavo Petro spoke about a possible ‘El Niño’ phenomenon in Colombia.
Read moreCarlos Adrian Correa of the UPME spoke about how the sector is preparing for ‘El Niño’ phenomenon.
Read moreOver the past few weeks, the Caribbean region has been hit by high temperatures. In some areas, the heat index has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, leading to a surge in electricity consumption.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) made an important announcement about the Windpeshi wind farm.
Read moreJose Antonio Ocampo, former Minister of Finance, spoke about his surprise departure from the entity and the key issues for the energy sector.
Read moreAcolgén's Natalia Gutiérrez addressed the factors hindering the country's progress in the energy transition and reflected on the urgent issues that need to be addressed.
Read moreThe Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MinCIT) has embarked on a tour of France to strengthen trade relations, and renewables and climate change are on the agenda.
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Celsia, energy company of the Argos Group, reported its results for the first quarter of this year.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), with the support of the Embassy of Denmark in Colombia, has received a delegation from the Danish Energy Agency to establish a joint work plan for the next 3 years, aimed at supporting a fair energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreThe company announced an important advance in the development of the mega project Hidroituango.
Read moreManuela Duque, the General Director of Navitrans-Foton, talked about the company’s plans for sustainable mobility.
Read moreAs part of her ongoing efforts to address the climate crisis on the international stage, Susana Muhamad, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), is participating in two crucial meetings in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has proposed a sustainable alliance between Europe and Latin America.
Read moreThe special tariff regime for the Caribbean region will remain in force.
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Biofuels enjoy some positive press recently in Colombia and elsewhere but I wonder if the opportunity is being framed correctly. There are no fewer carbon atoms – no fewer Cs – in biofuel but the end-to-end process produces less CO2, as much as 86% less.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro sent a message to investors during his state visit to Spain.
Read moreOne of the key ambitions of the government was to enable Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to become a major player in electricity generation for the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreExperts spoke about the current panorama of the mining and energy sector in Colombia in relation to the Energy Transition and royalties.
Read moreEnel Green Power, a subsidiary of Enel Colombia, is currently assessing all possible scenarios regarding the future of the Windpeshi wind project.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, has announced a possible offshore wind energy auction in the country.
Read moreThe topic of energy transition to combat climate change took center stage at the IV International Conference on Biofuels. During the conference, several key points were raised regarding the legislative path towards achieving a successful energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreThis project has been selected as a finalist for the Andesco Energy Efficiency Award.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, inaugurated a new electrical interconnection line.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the Unconventional Energy Sources and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE), officially launched the "Breathing Pacific" and "Illuminating the Pacific" programs in the Sinai eco-neighborhood in Popayán.
Read moreDolcey Torres, a representative of the Colombian government, spoke about the new mega hydrogen project in Barranquilla.
Read moreProbogotá Región and the Private Competitiveness Council (CPC) talked about the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreGreenYellow announces new solar energy projects in Colombia to further increase the country's installed renewable energy capacity.
Read moreIM2 Solar, a Spanish energy company and partner of Enel with a presence in Chile, is taking its first steps in expanding throughout Latin America.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) will begin a pilot program to produce advanced biofuels at its Cartagena refinery starting in 2024.
Read moreJosé Antonio Vargas Lleras, President of the World Energy Council Colombia, gave his insights on the country's progress towards renewable energy and what is required for success.
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Energy Vice Minister Cristian Díaz talked about the process to electrify mobility and the resources needed to achieve it.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced royalty resources for solar projects in Cesar.
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The Pavagada Ultra Mega Solar Park would cover most of the island of Manhattan and generates power for millions of families in India. Built on arid land once used for subsistence agriculture, the developers thought they had created a novel way for the local population to benefit. But it’s not enough.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro talked during the closing ceremony of the 6th Renewable Energy Latin America Conference and Exhibition, held in the city of Barranquilla, capital of the Atlántico department.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MinComercio), Germán Umaña, has expressed his position on the energy transition policy advocated by his cabinet colleague, MinEnergia Irene Vélez, and President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has taken a significant step forward in its contributions to the fight against climate change by introducing Electric Vehicles (EVs) into its operations.
Read moreSER Colombia and the Association of Regional Autonomous Corporations and Sustainable Development (Asocars) signed a memorandum to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country.
Read moreIndustry associations in the energy sector said that the country's energy transition must be built by all, prioritizing sustainability, and energy sovereignty.
Read moreMonica Gasca, Director of the Hydrogen Association Colombia, spoke about the hydrogen panorama and its development in the country.
Read moreThe Cataruben Foundation developed the IV Biodiversity + Carbon & Water Forum in Barranquilla.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energía (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez talked about decisions made in the sector, the transition road map and advances so far in this process.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and its open innovation network division, Econova, announced plans to work with data collected by the Chiribiquete satellite.
Read moreThe World Bank suggests six steps that developing countries should follow to advance in the energy transition and attract private investment.
Read moreThe government's focus on revitalizing Colombia's rail network is making progress.
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The Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) talked about the possibility of facing an 'El Niño' phenomenon in the 2H23.
Read moreCEO Ricardo Roa talked about his main goals in the company.
Read moreNatalia Gutierrez, president of the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen), warns of the impact that changes to Law 99 would have on the sector.
Read moreEPM issued a call for public offers for the construction of the final civil works for the commercial operation of generating units five to eight of the Hidroituango hydroelectric plant.
Read moreThe city works to become a leader and a pioneer in the transformation of clean energy production, driving the renewable energy sector in the country.
Read moreThe Minister of Agriculture (MinAgro), Cecilia López, sent a message to her cabinet colleague, the Minister of Mines (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Velez, issued a statement regarding an inaccuracy she made about energy prices.
Read moreThe Industry Association Council has issued a warning about the negative effects of changes in the policy for the provision of electrical energy services.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for March this year.
Read moreThe European Union (EU) is on the hunt for "good partners" for its new clean energy policy, and Colombia is one of them.
Read moreThe retail company has the highest number of stores equipped with solar panels in the country.
Read moreA group of lawyers and citizens have submitted a petition to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) regarding the special energy tariff regime for the region.
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The Director-General of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), Carlos Adrián Correa, recently spoke about global greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel consumption in Colombia, and the main challenges for advancing the transition.
Read moreAES Colombia’s Federico Echavarría recently spoke at the Energy Transition Forum of Diario La República about the need for balance in the energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) has called on the government to guarantee a successful energy transition by promoting investor confidence.
Read morePablo Urrutia, the Drummond's Vice President of Public Affairs, talked about the role of coal in the energy transition.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published two draft resolutions for comments that propose a new vision for the prioritization criteria for expanding the electricity coverage in the country.
Read moreDirector of the Hydrogen Chamber, Karen Andrea Peralta, spoke about the interest in hydrogen as a fuel in the energy transition.
Read moreDirector general of Green Yellow, Felipe Camargo, spoke about the company’s investment and other relevant issues,
Read moreIsagen’s Camilo Marulanda talked about the company plans for coming years.
Read moreTGI's Mónica Contreras shared her plans to promote initiatives in favor of strengthening the public services sector in Colombia now that she is at the helm of the Andesco Board of Directors.
Read moreThe Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) has made significant changes with the creation of Enlaza, a company dedicated to the development of the business of electric power transmission in Colombia and the operation of the system.
Read moreAfinia will terminate contracts for the provision of electricity services to official entities.
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Most people who are not in the US like to compare themselves to the US. Colombians especially seem to view the northern giant as some sort of paradise where everything works that does not work at home. Not true for a variety of things but interesting to read recently about inadequate US charging infrastructure holding back electric vehicle penetration, the same complaint we have here.
Read moreDespite all efforts to control and lower electricity prices, consumers continue to bear the burden of increasing costs.
Read moreRenewable energy sources such as wind and solar continue to grow, and experts predict that the record-breaking numbers recorded in 2022 will mark the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era.
Read moreThe experts at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have warned that the El Niño Phenomenon is increasingly likely to occur in the 2H23. Here are some of its possible effects in the Colombia’s energy sector.
Read moreExperts talked about the variables that investors should consider when investing in the country.
Read moreISA's president, Juan Emilio Posada, notes that the company sees more opportunities for growth in Brazil, as Colombia's PPP/APP business is currently stalled.
Read moreThe new CEO of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), Ricardo Roa, will face several challenges and renewable energies will be a major issue in his administration.
Read moreHidroituango has generated renewable energy and delivered benefits to 155 municipalities in the area since the first two turbines were put into operation in November 2022.
Read moreThe Inter-American Dialogue (IAD) has published a report titled "Relaunching the Public Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean" which analyzes the challenges that the public sector in the region faces and proposes reforms to address them.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced the appointment of new expert commissioners to the CREG.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has imposed a fine on Hidrotiuango.
Read moreEnel Colombia and Congsa's partnership aims to strengthen the La Loma solar apiary by investing more than CoP$214M.
Read moreThe government has released a statement regarding the El Quimbo hydroelectric project.
Read moreFitch Ratings commented on President Gustavo Petro's proposed new policy for the electricity sector.
Read moreBarranquilla has unique conditions that make it the ideal destination to receive investments for the development of unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreFenoge, the Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund, has revised its funding plans for hydrogen projects.
Read moreBogota Autogermana, the authorized importer of BMW, has recently unveiled the new BMW iX1 electric van for the Colombian market.
Read moreThe government's proposed model prioritizes self-generation, as stated in article five of the draft policy for the administrative sector.
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