In a significant step towards sustainability, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has inaugurated the first solar energy project for the Colombian National Army.
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EPM reported record-breaking financial results for 2024, showcasing significant growth across the company and its broader corporate group.
Read moreBarranquilla continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable energy projects. One of the city's most ambitious initiatives is the largest self-generation energy plant in Colombia, powered by biogas.
Read moreEnel Colombia raised concerns over significant delays in key energy infrastructure projects, which threaten its ability to meet demand for users, including residential, official, commercial, and industrial sectors.
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Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) concluded 2024 with outstanding financial and operational results, despite facing adverse climatic conditions and regulatory challenges in its operating markets.
Read moreISA is set to unveil its 2040 Strategy, a roadmap that will reshape its investment focus over the next 15 years.
Read moreAfinia, the public utility company serving Colombia’s Caribbean region, raised urgent concerns over an impending blackout due to the government’s unpaid energy subsidies.
Read moreThe global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of renewable energy. This shift is fueled by the pursuit of sustainability, digitalization, electric mobility, and emerging business models. Companies like Erco are at the forefront of this change.
Read moreElectricity prices in Colombia have surged 58.8% over the last five years, prompting the national government to implement measures aimed at reducing costs.
Read moreAir-e, the electricity distribution company in Colombia’s Caribbean region, has announced a significant debt relief measure for over 195,000 users in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreThe auditor of ISA, Andrés Camilo Morales, has formally requested the company to address a shareholder's complaint regarding a lack of access to key information ahead of the 2025 General Assembly, scheduled for later this month.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, announced that the Tenth Civil Circuit Court ordered the seizure of the Colombian government's accounts due to outstanding debts owed to Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) and its subsidiaries.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the British Embassy in Colombia announced the creation of the Chevening – Ecopetrol Scholarships for a Just Energy Transition in Colombia.
Read moreEPM implemented preventive measures to combat illegal mining activities near the Porce III hydroelectric plant.
Read moreDiana Bustamante Rueda has officially assumed the role of intervenor for Air-e, replacing Edwin Palma. The appointment was formalized before Yanod Márquez, Superintendent of Public Utilities.
Read moreBanco Popular and Promigas signed a strategic alliance to install solar energy systems in 13 of the bank’s offices across Colombia, starting in April 2025.
Read moreResidents of Ariguaní, a municipality in the central region of Magdalena, held a team of workers from Afinia hostage for several hours. Their purpose was to prevent the company from cutting off power to three delinquent water plants. If the power had been cut, so would have been water services to the town.
Read moreThe Urrá Hydroelectric Plant has announced the restoration and paving of an 8.2-kilometer road connecting Tierralta to its operations center, addressing what the company calls a "historic debt" to the municipality.
Read moreEPM announced executive changes as part of its organizational restructuring to differentiate the management of its businesses in Medellín and Antioquia from its national and international subsidiaries.
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ISA (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) closed 2024 with a strong financial performance.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) made a formal bid to acquire the Windpeshi wind farm from Enel Colombia, marking a potential shift into the wind energy sector.
Read moreEnel Colombia continues to lead the country’s energy transition, not only by developing large-scale solar projects like El Paso, La Loma, Fundación, and Guayepo I & II, but also by fostering local initiatives.
Read moreGrupo Diana launched Colombia’s first renewable energy self-generation project using biomass: a rice husk-based thermoelectric plant at the Arroz Diana production facility in Yopal, Casanare.
Read moreFor nearly seven decades, the Empresa de Energía de Boyacá (EBSA) has been at the forefront of transforming the department of Boyacá, ensuring access to reliable and high-quality electricity.
Read moreColombian airline Satena is taking a significant step toward sustainability by implementing a solar-powered engine cooling system, optimizing aircraft maintenance while reducing its carbon footprint.
Read moreFollowing the resignation of Carlos Raúl Yepes as EPM's designated member on the board of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), candidates are beginning to appear.
Read moreRicardo José Arango officially took over as the General Manager of Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM.
Read moreOne of the biggest concerns in Colombia’s energy sector is the future of the Caribbean Coast’s electricity distributors, Air-e and Afinia. Both companies are facing severe financial difficulties, with Air-e being placed under government intervention by the Superintendence of Public Services for liquidation, while Afinia’s owner, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), has asked the government to acquire it.
Read moreEnel Colombia continues to fulfill its promise of bringing electricity to the most remote corners of the region with its "Cundinamarca al 100%" program.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) and its subsidiary, Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI), have been recognized in the Sustainability Yearbook 2025 by S&P Global for their outstanding performance in environmental, social, economic, and governance management.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies, earning a place in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.
Read moreThe Board of Directors of Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM in the Caribbean region, appointed a new general manager.
Read moreThe appointment of Jorge Carrillo as president of ISA continues to spark controversy within the company, leading to the resignation of a key member of its Board of Directors last week.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced progress in the construction of the La Iguana Solar Farm, a renewable energy project located in Yondó, Antioquia.
Read morePostobón, in partnership with its transportation company Edinsa and Grupo Bancolombia’s subsidiary Renting Colombia, has successfully piloted a sustainable mobility project using hydrogen technology in freight trucks.
Read moreAir-e, the electricity provider under government intervention, launched a strategic initiative aimed at reducing estimated energy consumption charges for users in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreIn a significant but somewhat overlooked development, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is preparing a multimillion-dollar investment that could reshape its future by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity into its core business.
Read moreEdwin Palma, the special interventor agent for Air-e, announced that the company has successfully secured energy supply for 2025 in the departments of La Guajira, Magdalena, and Atlántico through direct contracts with power generation companies.
Read moreFitch Ratings removed the negative watch from EPM and its local bond issuances, affirming their AAA rating with a stable outlook.
Read moreAs part of Colombia’s energy transition, the private sector in the Atlantic Coast is playing a strategic role by implementing solar panels in production centers to reduce energy costs by up to 80%.
Read moreAir-e outlined a strategic roadmap to enhance service quality, improve user experience, strengthen infrastructure, ensure fair tariffs, and secure long-term sustainability. These elements form the foundation of a specialized consultancy the company plans to hire to implement a comprehensive business solution.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is facing a severe financial crisis, with debts reaching CoP$7.4T, a situation described as "critical" by industry leaders.
Read moreThe National Agency for Environmental Licenses (ANLA) granted environmental approval for the 230-kilovolt (kV) energy transmission project by Voltalia Colombia S.A.S.
Read moreThe company's special administrator, Edwin Palma, announced that Air-e, the public utility company operating in Colombia's Caribbean region, is hiring.
Read moreGrupo Energía de Bogotá (GEB) announced a new bond issuance on the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC).
Read moreA Bogotá court denied a legal action filed by shareholders of Air-e seeking access to an intervention report issued by Colombia’s Superintendence of Public Services.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC), in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Fondo Acción, launched seven new energy communities across different regions of Colombia.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Public Services (Superservicios) and Air-e continue to explore measures to ensure the reliable supply of electricity in the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreColombia continues to strengthen its position as a leader in renewable energy adoption, and Ziklo Solar has emerged as a key player in the country’s energy transition.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro has once again addressed the issue of high electricity rates in the Caribbean region, emphasizing the role that Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, should play in reducing electricity bills, especially for economically vulnerable households.
Read moreISA, a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), has officially announced a new VP of Corporate Finance.
Read moreThe shareholders of Air-e, the energy company under government intervention, have strongly rejected the findings presented in the report by intervenor Edwin Palma.
Read moreEnergy Master announced that a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read moreEPM is facing a critical financial situation with significant debt, particularly concerning its subsidiary, Afinia.
Read moreAuteco, Colombia’s oldest vehicle assembler, announced an ambitious initiative to recycle Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, transforming them into energy storage systems.
Read moreAir-e and Afinia, two major energy providers in Colombia, recently met in Cartagena with representatives from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to discuss strategies to enhance revenue collection and curb energy losses.
Read moreCamilo Zea, CEO of the investment bank Pronus and Chairman of the Board of ISA, represented the company at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Read moreThe Colombian government is weighing the possibility of purchasing Air-e, the electricity distribution company, to prevent its return to the original owners.
Read moreISA finds itself in turbulent waters as the legality and suitability of Jorge Carrillo’s presidency come under intense scrutiny.
Read moreThe financial sustainability of Afinia, the company responsible for delivering electricity in Cesar, Bolívar, Córdoba, and Sucre, is under significant strain.
Read moreBrookfield, the Canadian multinational managing Isagen, accused the Colombian government of violating international treaties.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) joined forces with AIQ, an Emirati multinational, to accelerate the energy transition and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations.
Read moreThe intervention of the energy company Air-e has taken a critical turn, shifting toward liquidation.
Read moreEnel Green Power, a division of Enel Colombia, initiated the construction of two major solar energy projects: Guayepo III and Atlántico, located in the department of Atlántico, Colombia.
Read moreGreenYellow, a leader in energy solutions, partnered with NU3, a prominent social organization in Barranquilla, Colombia, to install a cutting-edge solar system.
Read moreIn a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs, President Gustavo Petro recently announced a CoP$150B investment aimed at installing solar panels on rooftops in the Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira regions, where the energy company Air-e operates.
Read moreEDP Renewables, the company responsible for the largest wind energy projects in Colombia, Alpha and Beta, announced its decision to exit the country.
Read moreOver the holidays, the Petro government moved even closer to buying Air-e, not merely “intervening” and operating it on a (theoretically) short-term basis. The other Caribbean operator, Afina, has repeatedly offered Petro “the car keys”. Also Minhacienda is not paying its bills, pushing even major players like EPM into financial problems. Is the goal renationalization? Some history might help understanding.
Read moreThe dire financial situation of Afinia, a subsidiary of EPM, has prompted the utility company to call on the Colombian government to assume energy operations in the Cesar and Magdalena regions.
Read moreISA, a leading energy infrastructure company, has won its first tender under the Misión Transmisión Plan, securing the construction of the Magangué substation located in the Bolívar department.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced his administration is exploring the possibility of acquiring Air-e, the energy service provider in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombian energy company Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA) unveiled a US$130M fund aimed at investing in advanced-stage energy startups.
Read moreThe International Arbitration Tribunal exonerated the CCC Ituango Consortium, responsible for constructing the Hidroituango hydroelectric project, from liability in the collapse of the auxiliary diversion tunnel in April 2018.
Read moreColombia's renewable energy sector continues to expand, with a significant milestone reached in August 2024 when the country achieved an installed capacity of 452 MW in self-generation and mini-farm projects, according to the Colombian Renewable Energy Association (SER).
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) is positioning itself to seize potential acquisition opportunities in 2025, which could influence its financial strategies, including the possibility of tapping into capital markets.
Read moreEmcali, the public services company serving southwestern Colombia, is actively exploring ways to diversify its business portfolio by entering the energy generation market.
Read moreEdwin Palma, intervention agent for Air-e, sparked controversy among thousands of users in Barranquilla after announcing a rate increase for electricity in December while simultaneously updating worker salaries.
Read moreEnel Colombia surpassed a significant milestone of 1,000 self-generation clients, with 376 located in Bogotá and 657 in Cundinamarca.
Read moreAir-e announced the payment of CoP$78B to cover October's energy costs.
Read moreEPM successfully installed a solar energy system at the La Flor Ranchería in Alta Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreHidroituango, one of Colombia's most significant infrastructure projects, is aimed at supplying nearly 17% of the country's electricity demand.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard by the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), a program of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Read moreProtests are ongoing in the rural areas of Mesitas del Colegio, Cundinamarca, as local residents continue to block access to Enel’s Darío Valencia and El Paraíso hydroelectric plants.
Read moreA recent ANIF survey on Colombian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights a critical gap in sustainability practices, despite 76% of these businesses reporting at least one environmental action.
Read moreThe recent appointment of Juan Carlos Carrillo as president of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has sparked criticism from various sectors, with concerns about political connections overshadowing his candidacy.
Read moreTermocandelaria, a subsidiary of TPL Energía, marked one year since the launch of its Combined Cycle Closure project, showcasing its transformative impact on energy generation in Colombia.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is evaluating a proposal to become a strategic partner in the newly established ‘Gestora Energética del Caribe’.
Read moreIn recent developments within Colombia’s energy sector, Afinia, the power distribution company owned by the EPM Group, may be on the verge of handing over its operations in the Cesar department to the government.
Read moreAES Colombia is gearing up to make significant strides in the country’s renewable energy landscape.
Read moreThe recent turbulence surrounding Air-e, an electricity distributor serving over 1.1 million users in Colombia, has sparked significant debate.
Read moreIn a bold move to combat escalating energy theft, Air-e, the electricity provider for Colombia’s coastal departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, has requested the Attorney General's Office to establish a dedicated task force.
Read moreThe Caribbean Sea off Colombia’s coast is drawing the attention of major global players in offshore wind energy.
Read moreIn a pivotal meeting held in Barranquilla, Colombia’s government proposed Air-e as the leader of the country’s energy transition efforts.
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Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced its third-quarter financial results, alongside updates on the highly anticipated Colectora project.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) recently launched an in-depth investigation into the operations of Air-e, the company managing electricity for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
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