The people of the Caribbean region have persistently voiced their concerns about the quality and high costs of essential public services, particularly electricity.
Read moreThe Arhuaca indigenous community in the northern Colombian department of Cesar is set to construct a self-sustained village equipped with solar energy generation facilities.
Read moreIn Guainía, a growing number of prolonged power failures have sparked worry among residents, prompting the Inspector General Office to call on the companies GENSA and EMELCE to provide an explanation for the situation.
Read moreOn its 72nd anniversary, Ecopetrol announced resources for social investment to boost energy transition.
Read moreThe resolute cries of a Wayuu indigenous individual at a renewable energy forum convened at La Guajira University in May made it abundantly clear that the path to developing such projects in this Colombian region will be longer and more challenging than anticipated.
Read moreRiohacha has been without functioning traffic lights for two days over an outstanding debt to Air-e spanning more than six years.
Read moreRecently, the former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made the surprising announcement that the country's first wind farm, Jepírachi, would also be managed by nearby Wayuu communities. But doubts arose as the news spread through social media.
Read moreFENOGE and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) have provided an update to the public regarding the possibility of continuing the operation of the Jepirachi wind farm.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has scheduled dialogues with the community for the collective and participatory construction of the energy communities’ policy.
Read moreSies Salud and Mamita Santa María Foundation have installed solar panels in a school located in the rural village of Comejenes, inhabited by members of the Wayuu indigenous community in La Guajira.
Read moreExperts question the feasibility and timeliness of the Wayuu community's partnership in energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe energy transition has met with resistance in La Guajira, creating challenges for authorities and the private sector.
Read moreDuring his visit to La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with authorities from the Wayúu community in the Nazareth district of Uribia.
Read moreGEB announced a milestone in the Colectora Line project.
Read moreOn his second day in La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with the municipalities of Nazareth and Uribia, the largest municipality in the country by area. The discussion focused on energy transition, a critical issue in the region as it serves as a leading example for the country's renewable energy plans.
Read moreAn editorial in El Heraldo discusses the decision of Enel Colombia's Board of Directors to indefinitely suspend the construction of the Windpeshi Wind Farm in La Guajira.
Read moreApproximately 100 Wayú indigenous authorities and leaders signed a petition to President Gustavo Petro expressing their concern and opposition to the installation of wind farms on the coast of Alta Guajira (Wüinpümüin).
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has announced that it is close to completing the prior consultation process that will give the green light to the construction of two sections of the Colectora power transmission project in La Guajira.
Read moreThe University of the North and Promigas will provide two doctoral scholarships through the GreenGas Alliance to promote research in hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and usage.
Read moreA study conducted by Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI) in collaboration with the Regional Center for Energy Studies (CREE) has revealed that Colombians have a limited understanding of the concept of energy transition.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced resources for the development of the first energy community in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has called on Colombia's Acción Comunal to consolidate a great alliance with other popular organizations to build a vast network of electricity generation in the country.
Read moreThe Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) conducted an analysis of environmental conflicts related to megaprojects in Colombia.
Read moreThe first two units of HidroItuango are part of the generation matrix of the national system, but the country is wondering, what will the next step be.
Read moreThis is why inhabitants of the municipalities of Ituango and Toledo are preventing EPM’s personnel from accessing the Hidroituango power plant.
Read moreSocial organizations spoke about high energy prices in the Caribbean region, asking citizens to "raise their voices" against price spikes.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), headed by Irene Vélez, led the Binding Regional Dialogue initiative in the Caribbean. These are part of the government’s Total Peace initiative.
Read moreThe Frente Amplio de Usuarios del Caribe and leaders of different trade organizations announced a protest to reject increases in energy prices.
Read moreThe inhabitants of Cabo de la Vela are celebrating the implementation of a new project that will provide electricity 24 hours a day.
Read moreRoadblocks in the municipality of Ubalá, Cundinamarca, continue to affect ‘El Guavio’ hydroelectric power plant, the largest in the country.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced that the blocks at the El Guavio hydroelectric plant continue to affect the operation of this important power generator.
Read moreEnel Colombia denounced that blockades have affected operations at the El Guavio hydroelectric power plant.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced important progress in the construction of the Colectora project.
Read moreEaton, the power management company, has committed to decrease its carbon footprint by 50%.
Read moreActor and comedian Alejandro Riaño announced a strategy to replace the horses that give rides to tourists in the city of Cartagena with electric carriages.
Read moreThe Grupo Argos Foundation, in coordination with Cementos Argos, Celsia and Odinsa, announced aid to guarantee water security in rural areas of the country.
Read moreIndigenous leaders and young people from Wayú communities close to the development of energy transition projects in La Guajira, will be able to train as technicians in renewable energies.
Read moreNo I’m not referring to the pundits’ comments after Sunday’s presidential election round one, although I will briefly comment at the end, if only to bring last week’s pre-election Thursday Thought to a close.
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 Constitutional Court gave the Ministry of the Interior two years to resolve 93 petitions filed by indigenous communities seeking recognition and registration in the Directorate of Indigenous, Rom and Minority Affairs.
Read moreWayuu communities ended protests at the Guajira 1 wind farm.
Read moreAndesco spoke about the way communities have been handling prior consultations and their negative effects on plans to expand coverage and quality of public services.
Read moreThe Caribbean region has historically suffered from a lack of electricity, but this situation is beginning to change, benefiting thousands of rural families.
Read moreDirector of the Victims Unit, Ramon Rodriguez, announced a return plan for the municipality.
Read moreThe Inspector General warned that the municipality of Ituango (Antioquia) is experiencing the largest forced displacement in the history of the department of Antioquia.
Read moreProjects awarded in the 2019 auction have delays due to several problems.
Read moreIDEAM's Forest and Carbon Monitoring System (SMByC) reported the hectares of forest lost during 2020.
Read moreThe world’s seven largest advanced economies agreed to stop international financing of coal projects that emit carbon by the end of this year.
Read morePutumayo suffered an environmental tragedy in 2017, due to an avalanche, and from that moment on, the 'Bosques de Paz' project began. This work received an international award recently.
Read moreAuthorities allocated resources from the General Royalties System (SGR) to develop electricity projects in several regions of the country.
Read moreThe National University conducted a study on social participation in the processes for hydroelectric licenses.
Read moreA group of inhabitants, who identified themselves as affected by Hidroituango, joined the day of protests in the department.
Read moreInhabitants of the Community Councils of La Toma, Pureto and La Meseta denounced an alleged breach of the CELSIA La Salvajina Dam environmental management plan.
Read moreCelsia announced the remodeling of an educational institution in Buenaventura.
Read moreRenewable energies are positioned as the engine of economic and social development in Vichada.
Read moreEnel's companies in Colombia highlighted their progress in meeting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 6: Clean water and sanitation.
Read moreThe expansion of the ‘Black Line’ has become a headache for the government.
Read moreEPM, the Special Administrative Unit for Solidarity Organizations (UAEOS) and the National Academy of Learning Foundation (ANDAP) are working on a strategy to promote solidarity entrepreneurship.
Read moreEPM presented advances in its social and environmental programs with positive results.
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.
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