The electricity tariff charged by Air-e fell to CoP$795.93 per kilowatt-hour in October, nearly CoP$90 less than in September and more than CoP$140 below July’s peak.
Read moreColombia’s auto market posted strong growth in September 2025, with 24,894 new vehicle registrations, a 45.2% year-on-year increase. The surge was driven by cleaner technologies, as hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped from 118 units in September 2024 to 706 this year, a staggering 498% increase.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, unveiled its 2025 Investor Day strategy in Medellín with an ambitious target: doubling its fundamental value by 2030. The company outlined a roadmap centered on renewable generation, asset management growth, and regional expansion.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced that it has invested more than CoP$600B in 2025 to modernize, expand, and build new aqueduct and sewage infrastructure across Antioquia.
Read moreAt the XXII Colombian Oil, Gas, and Energy Congress, technology company ABB presented a portfolio of innovations aimed at supporting Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreThe government’s proposal to make Gecelca the electricity operator for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira following the liquidation of Air-e has sparked strong criticism from business leaders and energy experts.
Read moreTerpel has officially taken control of Parque Solar Planeta Rica, becoming the parent company of the 26.6-megawatt solar plant after receiving regulatory approval for the acquisition.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is embracing tools that not only cut project timelines but also protect workers from injury, according to the latest Annual Safety and Health Report for the industry. The study showed that 40% of workplace injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, underscoring the need for ergonomic and safer practices in the field.
Read moreCelsia, the energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, confirmed the next steps in its ambitious share repurchase program on the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC).
Read moreRenewable energy continues to transform Colombia’s electricity mix, and SunCompany is betting on projects that help bridge the country’s deep social gaps.
Read moreAfter more than two decades of operating in Casanare as a natural gas thermal power plant, Termoyopal is transforming into Altia Energy, a regional multi-energy platform with ambitions to expand across Latin America.
Read moreAir-e, the utility responsible for electricity distribution in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, is facing a financial meltdown that has frozen all investment in infrastructure. The company’s state-appointed overseer, Nelson Vásquez, laid out the grim picture before the Senate’s Fifth Commission this week.
Read moreWith construction progress over 76%, Enel Green Power, the renewable energy arm of Enel Colombia, began delivering electricity from its Guayepo III solar park to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreScatec ASA, the Norwegian renewable energy firm, announced a US$110M investment in Colombia with the construction of a 130 MW solar plant in Nariño, about 100 kilometers west of Bogotá.
Read moreA year after Colombia’s government assumed control of electricity distributor Air-e, the company’s financial health remains deeply troubled. The intervention, requested by its private owners in 2024, aimed to stabilize the firm’s growing debts and chronic collection problems.
Read moreTermoyopal, a 200 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Casanare, is diversifying its portfolio with a US$250M investment plan in renewable energy.
Read moreCelsia, the energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, announced a major renewable energy push in Peru with a planned investment of US$1.2B. The strategy rests on two pillars: building a portfolio of renewable generation projects and launching a new renewable platform, Celaris Energy, aimed at serving the country’s corporate energy market.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) executed its first U.S. Rule 4(a)(2) private placement through its Central American subsidiary, Transportadora de Energía de Centroamérica (Trecsa), raising US$110M on a 10-year term on September 9, 2025.
Read moreEnel completed modernization and major maintenance in August 2025 at the Paraíso and La Guaca hydropower plants in El Colegio, Cundinamarca, assets in the Bogotá River with a combined 600 MW that supply roughly 3% of Colombia’s annual electricity demand and play a stabilizing role for the eastern region, including Bogotá.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) confirmed it is facing an arbitration claim brought by Electrificadora del Caribe S.A. in liquidation over the March 30, 2020 share purchase agreement for Caribemar de la Costa (Afinia).
Read moreEnel Colombia has inaugurated the Tren de Occidente Electrical Substation in Facatativá, a project with an investment of nearly CoP$75B.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy Chamber (CCE) urged the national government to provide a clear plan to address the challenges faced by electricity distributor Air-e, whose prolonged financial and operational difficulties have become a pressing concern for the country’s energy sector.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), is evaluating a potential move into Argentina by acquiring part of Energía Argentina S.A. (ENARSA), the state-owned firm that President Javier Milei has placed on the privatization block.
Read moreWhen Jorge Andrés Carrillo took over as president of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) a year ago, he knew he was stepping into one of the most decisive moments of his professional career.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma Egea, delivered a strong message about the future of Air-e, the company currently responsible for providing electricity in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreCelsia, part of Grupo Argos and one of Colombia’s most important energy players, reported a significant improvement in service reliability in Tolima since its entry into the department in 2019.
Read moreSolenium, a renewable energy company, announced a US$15M investment to build 15 mini solar farms across Colombia, marking a significant step in advancing the country’s clean energy transition.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced it has made transfers worth more than CoP$123B (approx. US$30M) to 79 municipalities across the departments of Cundinamarca, Huila, Cesar, Cauca, and Atlántico, as well as to four environmental authorities, including three regional autonomous corporations and Parques Nacionales Naturales – Chingaza.
Read morePromigas, through its subsidiary Surtigas, entered into a strategic alliance with Petromil to launch a new 1.4 MWp solar project on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, marking another step forward in the country’s energy transition.
Read moreThe Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) closed a CoP$500B credit operation with BBVA Colombia, aimed at strengthening its 2025 investment plan and supporting the modernization of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Read moreNearly a year after the state intervened in power distributor Air-e, the Colombian government is preparing a structural solution that could mark the end of the troubled company and the creation of a new public utility to secure electricity service across the Caribbean coast.
Read moreJorge Andrés Carrillo, President of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), unveiled new details on the group’s ambitious roadmap to diversify into renewable and storage solutions, positioning its affiliate Transelca at the center of this effort.
Read moreColombia’s Superintendent of Industry and Commerce (SIC) approved a business agreement between Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and AES Colombia to develop a portfolio of wind generation projects in La Guajira.
Read moreTermobarranquilla, one of Colombia’s leading power operators, invested US$258M in renewable energy and efficiency projects while warning that the sector’s financial health is threatened by Air-e’s unpaid debts.
Read moreColombian businesses are increasingly uneasy about the economic outlook, citing political uncertainty, insecurity, and higher labor costs as the main risks for the remainder of 2025, according to the latest Joint Industrial Opinion Survey (EOIC) by the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI).
Read moreIn a historic milestone for Colombia’s energy sector, 29 women have graduated as the country’s first female line technicians through Linieras Enlaza, a program led by Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) and its subsidiary Enlaza, with support from several strategic partners.
Read moreThe Cartagena Refinery has successfully completed the first phase of its solar farm, generating 4.4 gigawatt hours of clean energy, enough to power 2,200 Colombian households for an entire year.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) confirmed that Hidroeléctrica Ituango S.A. E.S.P. (HI) expanded its ongoing arbitration claim over the Boomt contract of the Hidroituango project, tripling its financial demands against the utility.
Read moreDelays in Colombia’s renewable energy projects, particularly wind farms in La Guajira, are directly affecting the plans of global technology provider Hitachi Energy.
Read moreGrupo ISA unveiled new steps to accelerate its role in Colombia’s energy transition, with its subsidiary Transelca set to become the company’s vehicle for energy solutions in the country.
Read moreCelsia, the energy subsidiary of Grupo Argos, closed the second quarter of 2025 with signs of stabilization after two challenging years marked by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
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Grupo Energía Bogotá S.A. E.S.P. (GEB) reported solid operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with increases in both revenue and EBITDA, although net profit contracted slightly due to extraordinary provisions.
Read moreThe crisis at Air-e shows no signs of abating. Despite government assurances of an ongoing strategy to secure power supply for its 1.3 million customers in Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, the company has yet to finalize contracts with generators for 2026.
Read moreChilean renewable energy developer Verano Energy is setting its sights on Colombia, aiming to bring its Latin American solar expertise to the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreDuring energy sector transformation and economic recovery, several Colombian companies are taking the lead in making the country’s energy transition a reality.
Read moreCelsia President Ricardo Sierra announced the creation of a new international-focused company dedicated to energy efficiency solutions, with its official brand launch expected in September this year.
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Celsia released its second-quarter and first-half 2025 financial results, reflecting a combination of lower revenues but stronger profitability.
Read moreChilean renewable energy firm Verano Energy has announced plans to open its first solar plant in Colombia during the first half of 2026, marking the start of a six-year expansion to build seven solar facilities nationwide.
Read moreWith the aim of securing CoP$158B in funding to normalize electricity service in underserved neighborhoods, the special agent of Air-e Intervenida submitted a proposal to Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to prevent the reassignment of resources from the Electric Grid Normalization Program (Prone).
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro is working to enable direct energy contracting as part of efforts to improve electricity service in the three departments served by Air-e, Colombia’s state-intervened utility.
Read moreIn a global landscape where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are increasingly important to investors, regulators, and consumers, Colombia has made notable strides in sustainable business practices.
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Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol Group, reported less-than-stellar financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
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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 July, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), in partnership with Colombia’s Superior Council of the Judiciary, hosted its second academic session on Public Utilities and Human Rights in Riohacha, La Guajira, home to the strategic Colectora transmission project.
Read moreIn the heart of northern Antioquia, where the mountains cradle the Cauca River, rises one of Colombia’s most formidable infrastructure endeavors: the Ituango Hydroelectric Project.
Read moreIn a joint effort to ensure a reliable energy supply in Colombia’s Caribbean region, the Superintendency of Public Utilities (SuperServicios) announced that it is working closely with Nelson Javier Vásquez Torres, the special agent in charge of the state-intervened electricity provider Air-e.
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Enel Colombia reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, achieving significant milestones across financial, operational, and infrastructure development fronts, while continuing to lead Colombia and Central America’s energy transition.
Read moreTetra Pak, the global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, announcing a bold target.
Read moreThe legal battle over the appointment of Jorge Carrillo as president of ISA (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) escalated, with Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) officially joining the lawsuit seeking to nullify his designation.
Read moreFrom humble beginnings in 1955 Medellín to becoming one of Colombia’s largest public utilities, EPM has woven a story of transformation, resilience, and innovation over its 70-year history.
Read moreBrookfield Renewable announced a significant investment to increase its ownership in Colombian energy company Isagén, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country's energy sector.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA), a subsidiary of Grupo Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), announced a new Director of Corporate Procurement.
Read moreSiemens is accelerating its commitment to Latin America as a central player in its global strategy for electrification and smart infrastructure.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for Latin American businesses striving toward smarter utility consumption and more robust energy efficiency strategies, initiatives critical for reducing costs and protecting the planet.
Read moreIn response to intense rainfall and rising river levels in southeastern Boyacá, AES Colombia has increased controlled water discharges from La Esmeralda Reservoir to maintain safe and operational water levels.
Read moreColombian energy company Urrá announced significant progress in the construction of its Inti II solar project, which now stands at 65% completion.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for Latin American companies looking to optimize their utility consumption and cut costs through smart energy strategies.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a major step forward in its energy transition strategy with the launch of a new geothermal energy project in the southern department of Nariño.
Read moreEnel Colombia strengthens its leadership in unregulated mrket with flexible sustainable solutions.
Read moreIn a landmark move to diversify Colombia’s energy matrix, the government of President Gustavo Petro has officially authorized Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to move forward with geothermal exploration projects.
Read moreColombia’s largest solar project, Guayepo I & II, hailed as a major step in the country’s clean energy transition, is now mired in controversy and financial turmoil.
Read moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has taken a decisive step in Latin America’s climate action by announcing its ambitious roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Read moreColombian fuel distributor Terpel has taken a significant step in its energy transition strategy by closing a deal to acquire a 26.6-megawatt (MW) solar plant.
Read moreAs Colombia navigates a pivotal moment in its energy transformation and economic recovery, leading companies like Enel Colombia, Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), and ISA are playing a decisive role in accelerating the energy transition.
Read moreEnergy company Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, announced that electricity tariffs dropped by 17% during the first half of 2025 and have remained stable, thanks to strategic energy purchasing and favorable weather conditions.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission of Colombia (CREG) formally initiated proceedings to evaluate a request that could lead to the division of the energy market currently operated by Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, in several areas of the Caribbean region.
Read moreEcopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) has officially entered Colombia’s renewable energy construction scene by acquiring 100% of Wind Autogeneración S.A.S., owner of the 205 MW Windpeshi wind project in La Guajira.
Read moreThe energy supply for Colombia’s central regions, particularly Meta, Guaviare, and surrounding areas, is under serious threat due to prolonged delays in obtaining key environmental permits.
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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 June, 2025. Here are the details.
Read moreDuring the 27th Andesco Congress, companies gathered in dedicated “Knowledge Hub” sessions to present forward-looking solutions aimed at transforming Colombia’s public utilities sector, particularly in response to the ongoing energy crisis in the Caribbean region and the rest of the country.
Read moreThe 27th Andesco Congress recently concluded in Cartagena, leaving a roadmap filled with critical challenges and opportunities for Colombia's public services sector.
Read moreColombia’s 27th Andesco Congress, traditionally a gathering of the country’s key utility and energy players, turned into a political battleground after Energy and Mines Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma took aim at the event, accusing it of being overly dependent on public funds and functioning as a “political opposition platform.”
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As Colombia faces growing concerns over its natural gas supply, the president of Grupo de Energía de Bogotá (GEB), Juan Ricardo Ortega, is calling for urgent reforms in pricing, regulation, and long-term contracting.
Read moreAt the Andesco Congress, Colombia’s premier forum for public services and ICT, Minsait, a company of the Indra Group, introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence solution designed to prevent wildfires along electrical distribution networks.
Read moreIn a world facing an increasing demand for strategic minerals and urgent calls for climate action, one Colombian startup is taking a bold step toward both.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced a major investment to develop new hydropower generation projects.
Read moreOn June 17, 2025, as evening approached Barranquilla, a sudden blackout plunged the city and surrounding municipalities into darkness. For over three hours, 184,000 users were left without power, triggering widespread outrage and economic losses estimated at CoP$23B. But for many, this was not just another outage, it was the visible tip of a crisis that has worsened under state intervention.
Read moreMovistar Colombia continues to lead the way in sustainable innovation with the installation of more than 2,200 solar panels across its facilities as part of a long-term energy transition strategy.
Read moreJorge Carrillo, President of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), a subsidiary of Ecopetrol Group, unveiled the company’s ambitious expansion plans during the 27th Andesco Congress.
Read moreAt a time when Colombia’s public utility sector faces mounting financial and operational challenges, the 27th Andesco Congress in Cartagena became a platform for sharp criticism of government inaction and unfulfilled promises.
Read moreGameChange Solar has taken a significant leap in its expansion across Latin America with the launch of eight new solar projects totaling 715 megawatts peak (MWp) in capacity.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector remains in a deep financial crisis, despite the government’s recent disbursement of CoP$2.5T to partially settle outstanding 2024 subsidies owed to energy and gas companies.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, formally asked the Superintendent of Public Utilities, Yanod Márquez, to share in detail the proposed business solution for Air-e, an electricity service provider facing operational challenges on the Caribbean coast.
Read moreYou know. The kind you shouldn’t watch but can’t stop peaking through your fingers to see what happens next. Electricaribe / Air-e is like that. You know there will be blood but you have to be there as it unfolds. Will Afinia be the next victim?
Read moreThe Colombian government is analyzing the creation of a new parafiscal levy to provide financial support for Air-e, the electricity distribution company currently under state intervention.
Read moreFounded in 1995, ISAGEN is celebrating three decades of innovation, expansion, and unwavering commitment to sustainable energy development.
Read moreChina Three Gorges (CTG) Latam has set its sights on becoming one of the largest players in Colombia’s renewable energy sector, with ambitious plans to install 1,000 megawatts (MW) of capacity within five years.
Read moreMaría Lorena Gutiérrez responds to government’s anti-business rhetoric, calling for public-private cooperation to drive Colombia’s economic future.
Read moreColombia's ambition to lead in the energy transition has attracted the attention of global renewable energy players. One of them is Zelestra, formerly known as Solarpack, a Spanish-origin company now backed by Swedish investment fund EQT. The company is ramping up its presence in Colombia with a third major solar project in the works.
Read moreIn what reads like a political thriller, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) paid US$42M for power plants it may have been legally entitled to receive for free, a move now embroiled in a widening investigation involving the company’s president.
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