Enel-Emgesa signed a cooperation agreement with Huila’s government to promote productive projects in the area.
Read moreCelsia’s subsidiary, EPSA, assumed the distribution and commercialization of energy services in the department of Tolima.
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.
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 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 moreEPSA Inversiones and the Geoproduction Oil & Gas company will acquire equity in the Proeléctrica del Archipiélago firm. Here are the details.
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 Colombian government opened the door to negotiating with Naturgy, after it decided to liquidate the Caribbean’s energy distributor, Electricaribe.
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Astrid Álvarez, President of the Bogotá Energy Group (GEB), spoke about the company's plans in Colombia.
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.
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.
Read moreThe Group spoke about its new ‘sustainable ventures’ in the country. Here are the details.
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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 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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
Read moreThe Hidroituango emergency set off the alarms in Colombia due to a possible natural and social catastrophe. EPM has managed to reduce concerns, but this project still presents difficulties and risks.
Read moreThe government continues to make decisions to solve the Electricaribe crisis and improve energy services on the Colombian coast. The National Development Fund (FDN) made a decision to help Electricaribe.
Read moreThe Electricaribe crisis has affected the energy supply on the Caribbean coast in the last years. The government has been working on alternatives to solve this crisis, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke on the government's strategies for this issue.
Read moreNews of new renewable energy projects are becoming constant in Colombia. Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a new renewable energy project in the department of Meta.
Read moreThe energy sector is betting on renewable energies for power generation in Colombia. Many companies have announced large investments in this sector, and a Celsia project is giving its first results.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a new project in La Guajira and Cesar, as part of the expansion transmission networks of the Caribbean Region.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy spoke about a new project to connect the department of Sucre to the National Transmission System.
Read moreVientos del Norte S.A.S will develop the ‘Alpha Eolic Generation’ (AEG) project in La Guajira; the first of its kind in Colombia.
Read moreAngela Montoya, President of the Colombian Association of Energy Generators (Acolgen) spoke about the bidding process to find the new operator of Electricaribe and the situation of this case after two years of government intervention.
Read moreThe Colombian government has started the process of selecting the new operator to replace Electricaribe, and some companies have shown interest in participating in this auction. Diego Meza, Vice Minister of Energy, spoke about this process.
Read moreThe electric sector wants to promote the use of new transportation sources in Colombia to reduce the pollution levels in the main cities. Grupo Enel-Codensa and Bancoldex announced an alliance on this issue.
Read moreThe emergence of Hidroituango has created a difficult financial and operational situation for EPM and this will take years to be solved. However, the firm is not the only one affected, as Medellin's revenues will decrease because of this crisis as well.
Read moreThe Hidroituango emergency generated large losses for Empresas Públicas de Medellin (EPM), forcing the company to sell some of its non-strategic assets to avoid a financial crisis. However, political sectors have shown their concern, because this strategy would generate some losses for EPM.
Read moreThe Controller General’s office made a report on the emergency in Hidroituango and the possible failures that caused it. The National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) and EPM spoke on this report.
Read moreThe Electricaribe case has generated much debate in Colombia due to its great relevance for the supply of energy on the Caribbean coast. Iván Duque, Colombia’s President and María Fernanda Suárez, MinMinas, among other representatives spoke on this topic.
Read moreSenator of the Liberal Party, Mauricio Gómez, called on his colleagues to stop what he called an unfortunate and significant increase in energy service rates, to resolve Electricaribe’s financial and operational crisis.
Read moreFernando Carrillo, Attorney General, talked about Electricaribe situation and the measures to solve this crisis. Representatives of the company said that the debts of the communities with Electricaribe are huge.
Read moreCelsia announced its financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The firm reported good financial behavior and its energy production increased.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its energy plans for key oil fields in Colombia. The company has great expectations about the results of this strategy.
Read moreThe firm confirmed its investment in Enel Colombia.
According to Colombia's Financial Superintendence, Codensa invested CoP$5B in its new venture, Enel Colombia.
The Instituto para el Desarrollo de Antioquia -IDEA (Development Institute of Antioquia), through its subsidiary Empresa de Generación y Promoción de Energía -Genmas- (Generation and Energy Promotion Company, announced a new power plant with a large production capacity for the country.
Read moreThe National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) required EPM to carry out an international expert investigation on the crisis of the Hidroituango project. EPM has already decided who will carry out this investigation.
Read moreThe Hidroituango crisis produced serious economic consequences for EPM and the company is analyzing options to generate resources in the short term. Jorge Londoño de la Cuesta, EPM’s manager, announced the firm’s plans in this issue.
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