Grupo Argos is leading the transformation of the energy sector in Colombia.
Read moreMercedes-Benz expects to have factories producing exclusively Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the coming years.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Public Utilities (Superservicios) announced the activation of a special follow-up committee for the management program signed with Afinia.
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Celsia, energy company of the Argos Group, reported its results for the fourth quarter of this year.
Read morePresident Iván Duque and the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, supervised the development of the first stage of the Helios I solar farm.
Read moreThe authorities discovered a millionaire fraud that several commercial establishments were committing against the energy service in Barranquilla.
Read moreEPM announced further progress on the Hidroituango project.
Read moreGrupo Familia’s production plant received the "Renewable Electric Energy" Verification Seal from Icontec.
Read moreTGI, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), received one of the most important recognitions for its management during 2021.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) created the Carbon Neutrality Alliance with the goal of making the Colombian electricity sector carbon neutral by 2050.
Read moreFollowing a strategic alliance between Davivienda and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the first operational eco-efficiency and circular economy project in Colombia and Central America will be developed.
Read moreThe manager of Empresa Metro de Bogota, Leonidas Narvaez, announced that the company is moving forward with feasibility studies for a second phase of the subway.
Read moreNicolás Upegui, Manager of BMW Motorrad, announced the launch of the German brand's first 100% electric motorcycle.
Read moreColombian authorities postponed again the signing of contracts awarded in the last renewable energy auction.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Felipe Bayon announced that the company is making satisfactory progress on its hydrogen pilot project.
Read moreColombia surpassed its goal for electric vehicles registered in the official vehicle licensing database (Runt).
Read moreColombia finds itself in an asymmetric situation: it is expected to be one of the most affected by climate change but it is way down on the list of those causing the phenomenon. So whatever it might contribute to lowering its carbon footprint will have only a minimal impact on its own outcomes. As a recent IEA study emphasizes, lowering its carbon footprint is less important than preparing the country for the damage that climate change might bring.
Read moreA resolution issued in June 2021 by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), may delay the development and/or entry into operation of several unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreScotiabank reported that it participated in the granting of a long-term, multi-tranche, multi-currency loan to BRE Colombia Hydro Finance Ltd.
Read moreMoody's Investors Service confirmed the ratings of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB).
Read moreThe Adaptation Fund, an entity attached to the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), announced large investments for those affected by climate change.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEneriga), Diego Mesa, talked about the Hidroituango megaproject and EPM's commitments with this project.
Read moreAir-e conducted a renewable energy auction, with positive results.
Read moreElectric and Hybrid Vehicles have positioned themselves as a real alternative to reduce CO2 emissions globally. Andemos's Oliverio Garcia talked about this topic and its progress in the country.
Read moreTerpel announced the creation of the Terpel Ampere S.A.S. company to work in the renewable energy sector.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of this metric in January 2022.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a resolution that defines a new formula for purchasing energy.
Read moreWhile in Europe, President Iván Duque Márquez spoke about the energy transition process in Colombia.
Read moreControl Risks is a specialized consultant firm “committed to helping our clients build organizations that are secure, compliant and resilient”. Every year at this time they publish the results of a survey sent to their clients and those who follow the company on LinkedIn. It was interesting to see where climate change ended up in the list of risks and in the list of opportunities.
Read moreOn instructions of the President of the Republic, Iván Duque Márquez, a Unified Command Post (PMU) was held to discuss the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of Colombia, Iván Duque, signed a joint declaration on environmental dialogue.
Read moreInvest in Cartagena and the Cartagena Chamber of Commerce are promoting the renewable energy sector.
Read moreThe mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, delivered new electric buses for the city.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in association with the World Bank, announced initial recommendations to massify wind energy in the country.
Read moreCompanies developing renewable energy projects have a different alternative to long-term contract auctions to sell the energy generated.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) ended its control and follow-up visit to the Hidroituango project.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that its subsidiary ISA will enter new markets with its power transmission business.
Read moreDielco Electric System announced a new line of chargers for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Read moreLos Coches' Ricardo Salazar talked about growth plans for this year and Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Colombia.
Read moreEnel-Codensa will develop the Renobat I project.
Read moreEcopetrol's (NYSE: EC) Felipe Bayón spoke about ISA and the NOC's interest in its different business lines.
Read moreColombia seeks to establish the terms to administer and manage royalty resources to strengthen energy in Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI).
Read moreThe publication LatinFinance presented the "Deals of the Year Awards 2021", highlighting ISA Interchile, a subsidiary of ISA.
Read moreGreenyellow will increase investment in Colombia to play a more active role in the diversification of the energy matrix.
Read moreGrupo Argos announced its investment plans for the coming years.
Read moreIRENA, which stands for International Renewable Energy Agency, recently published a study it called “Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation: The Hydrogen Factor”. It is largely based on a survey it did of its 164 members and 162 global experts on hydrogen or energy. Colombia is mentioned five times in the 118-page report (six counting an anonymous appearance on a map) but the survey results did make me think about the country’s chances of success in this new industry.
Read moreMore than 700 companies from around the world were included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, a report that highlights companies with the best environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards. Seven Colombian companies stand out in this list.
Read moreHidroituango's greatest risk is that the Cauca River runs constantly through the spillway, and there is no other evacuation option until the eight generation units are put into progressive operation.
Read moreEnergy rates will go down thanks to the entry of Hidroituango, since the energy generated by hydroelectric plants is cheaper.
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The National Association for Sustainable Mobility (Andemos) published its monthly report on the behavior of the hybrid and electric vehicle market in January 2022. Here are the details.
Read moreAfinia's Javier Lastra announced the company's investment plan with an increase compared to 2021.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced investments to increase the capacity of the Termocandelaria substation.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) acquired the share capital of Rialma Transmissora de Energia III S.A.
Read morePromigas’ Board of Directors approved the Investment Plan for 2022.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced resources to invest in hydrogen studies and pilot plans.
Read moreCelsia's transfers for electricity generation to municipalities in the country increased in 2021.
Read moreDerivex's Juan Carlos Tellez talked about how Derivex meets all the requirements to be a source of forward energy sales, but it needs the help of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and ISA.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announcedenergy prices in Colombia for 2021.
Read moreAlthough late for Glasgow, a number of studies have recently come out dealing the energy transition and some of these have mentioned Colombia explicitly or provided guidance on how transition might evolve.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Residential Public Utilities published the number of claims for public services.
Read moreHDI Seguros announced a partnership with solar operator Onpower.
Read moreUS is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its plans to build solar plants at its refineries.
Read moreGrupo de Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced progress in dialogues with the communities for the development of the Colectora Line.
Read moreEPM announced the completion of the new El Palmar plant nursery with the goal of continuing the production of native species in the area of influence of the mega project.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growing trend for greater awareness of its impact on consumers and the preservation of the environment.
Read moreColombia looks to find alternative energy sources in nuclear fuels. Experts talked about this issue.
Read moreThe Comptroller General's Office (CGR) declared full compensation of the Hidroituango damage.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Carlos Eduardo Correa, pursued his environmental agenda in Costa Rica.
Read morePresidential pre-candidates showed their positions on a possible tax reform during the debate organized by El Tiempo.
Read moreMapfre Seguros reported that it disbursed the last indemnity payment corresponding to the Hidroituango project to EPM.
Read moreEPM's Jorge Andrés Carrillo said that the company will start the bidding process to secure contractors to build stage two of the megaproject.
Read moreVestas warned that it will have to raise the prices of its wind turbines.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) confirmed the appointment of an acting president, following the departure of Bernardo Vargas.
Read morePresident Ivan Duque spoke about the achievements of energy transformation during his administration.
Read moreNexans, a French cabling solutions and services company, is playing an important role in the construction of La Loma solar project.
Read moreEPM signed an agreement with the municipalities of Liborina, Sabanalarga, Olaya, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Peque, Buriticá, Briceño and Toledo to update the Land Management Schemes (EOT) of the Hidroituango project.
Read more“Green” these days means “environmentally friendly” obviously and, in the energy context, the topic of this website. But before we were so aware of our effect on the planet, “green” usually referred to “greenbacks”, a slang term for US dollars. “Green financing” means going for greenbacks for environmentally friendly projects.
Read moreThe Chilean consulting firm Pöyry made a report on the stability of the Ituango Hydroelectric Project (Hidroituango) for its start-up.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the behavior of this metric during the second week of January.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted environmental permission for the Escobal solar project.
Read moreThe Colombian Caribbean region will take a leap forward to improve its electric energy service, thanks to the investments of Afinia and Air-e.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Carlos Eduardo Correa, talked about the Climate Action Law, achievements in the protection of natural parks and the goal of becoming a carbon neutral country by 2050.
Read moreThe fight between the mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero, and the Hidroituango contractors continues.
Read moreThe government is moving forward in creating a framework for financing sustainable growth in the future: the green taxonomy.
Read moreAuthorities assigned long-term energy supply contracts to nine generation companies with 11 generation projects in the third renewable energy auction.
Read moreAuteco Mobility announced a new alliance with Kenworth de la Montaña.
Read moreEnel Green Power Colombia announced progress in the development of the solar park 'La Loma'.
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Emgesa announced its financial results for the January-September period this year.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía), warned about unwelcome effects of the recent renewable energy auction.
Read moreSenators discussed the dissatisfaction of users with the provision of energy service in the Caribbean.
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