The Colombian government pushed back against recent warnings from the Comptroller General’s Office about the country’s energy stability, asserting that “energy security is not at risk” and inviting the oversight body to a joint technical meeting to review data and progress.
Read moreDuring the Central America–European Union Business Forum, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, highlighted the renewed confidence the European Union (EU) has placed in Colombia’s role in the global energy transition.
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Colombia’s electric grid gained strength during the third quarter of 2025, as five transmission projects and 18 generation initiatives entered commercial operation, bolstering the country’s National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreBeneath the glow of Cartagena’s historic Clock Tower, thousands of families live in the shadows, literally.
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A new report by Erco Energy suggests that Colombia could significantly accelerate its economic growth if it secures a reliable, clean, and competitively priced electricity supply.
Read moreSanta Marta will soon host a high-level summit designed to reshape economic and technological relations between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European Union.
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Bogotá is gearing up for an electric transformation. The city will soon feature a fast-charging station for electric vehicles every two kilometers under the ambitious project “Bogotá 2Km: Energía que te encuentra.”
Read moreColombia’s electric power sector is facing a financial short circuit.
Read moreA confidential report delivered to Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) by XM, operator of the country’s electricity market, has set off alarm bells across the energy sector.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition will not mean the immediate disappearance of fossil fuels.
Read moreThe Colombian government has authorized electricity distributors in the Caribbean region to postpone planned infrastructure investments; a move officials say is meant to prevent service disruptions, but one that industry experts warn could worsen the country’s long-term energy reliability.
Read moreColombia’s Caribbean coast faces a troubling paradox: thousands of families have access to electricity, yet most do not pay for it. In so-called “electrically illegal” neighborhoods, informal settlements recognized by law since 2003 for their precarious conditions, the regional utility Afinia collects only about 5% of their monthly billing, translating into annual losses exceeding CoP$300B.
Read moreRenewable energy, private-sector alliances, and workforce development have become the driving forces behind Barranquilla and Atlántico’s transformation into one of Colombia’s most dynamic regions.
Read moreDuring the 54th National Coal Festival held in Barrancas, La Guajira, between October 9 and 12, the festivities went far beyond traditional music, culture, and religious celebrations. The event also became a stage for deep reflection on the future of Colombia’s coal-dependent regions.
Read moreIn the rural heart of Tierralta, Córdoba, the University of Córdoba has achieved a milestone in sustainable innovation: the construction of a biomass gasification plant that converts agricultural waste into clean electricity.
Read moreThe Colombian Caribbean, long hailed for its vast solar and wind potential, is fast becoming the country’s renewable energy frontier.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is preparing a landmark resolution to replace wood- and coal-burning stoves across Colombia with clean energy alternatives powered by natural gas and solar energy, a move that blends the country’s social justice agenda with its energy transition goals.
Read moreSomewhere in the various newsletters I subscribe to I read a review of “More and More and More” by Jean-Baptiste Fressoz. I’m pretty sure it was The Economist from last November. Certainly, The Economist’s title would have caught my attention “Energy transition” has been profoundly misunderstood. I finally got around to reading the book.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has opened a new call for proposals to design, build, operate, and maintain a 110-kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting the Urrá, Tierralta, and Río Sinú substations in the department of Córdoba.
Read moreColombia will need CoP$10T (US$2.4B) in annual investment to meet its growing energy demands, according to former Mines and Energy Minister (MinEnergia) Amylkar Acosta, who warned that the country’s infrastructure must urgently adapt to the twin challenges of artificial intelligence and energy transition.
Read moreColombia’s new energy reform bill, recently introduced in Congress by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has sparked deep concern among industry leaders.
Read moreColombia’s electricity system is heading toward a breaking point that could trigger nationwide power shortages, or even a blackout, by 2027, unless urgent action is taken to expand generation, storage, and transmission capacity.
Read moreColombia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is showing renewed strength in 2025, with the renewable energy sector in the vanguard.
Read moreColombia’s much-anticipated Offshore Wind Round ended with a whimper rather than a roar.
Read moreEnergy mega batteries, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become the new backbone of the global power grid. These massive installations store surplus solar and wind energy produced during the day and release it during peak hours, ensuring stability in increasingly renewable-dependent systems.
Read moreAfter months of uncertainty and delay, Colombia’s long-awaited Energy Tariff Law, officially titled “Fair Regulation and Democratization of the Energy Sector,” was introduced to Congress on October 21 by Mines and Energy Minister (MinEnergia) Edwin Palma.
Read moreThe District of Barranquilla and the Government of Atlántico have presented a joint proposal for Triple A, the region’s main water and sewage utility, to assume the operation of the electric power service in the department.
Read moreColombia has taken another major step toward its energy transition with the inauguration of the Cuestecitas–Copey–Fundación Interconnection, a new high-voltage transmission line that formally connects La Guajira to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreThe Colombian government has issued a new decree aimed at stabilizing electricity tariffs and limiting energy costs for households amid rising price volatility and climatic pressures such as the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreColombia’s electricity sector is facing a new rift between the government and energy producers after the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) denounced the recently issued Decree 1072 of 2025, which forces hydroelectric companies to contract at least 95% of their generation through long-term agreements rather than selling freely on the energy exchange.
Read moreAfter several days of maintenance and a brief technical setback, Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao (SPEC LNG) announced the full restoration of regasification operations at its Cartagena terminal, confirming that natural gas supply to the National Transportation System (SNT) has returned to normal.
Read moreColombia has just taken a major step toward a cleaner energy future. EDF Power Solutions and Refocosta have inaugurated Refoenergy Villanueva, the country’s largest wood-biomass power plant, a facility that will provide renewable, low-carbon energy to the national grid while fostering sustainable rural development.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced new measures to ensure the country’s energy stability following the extended maintenance of the SPEC regasification terminal, a key facility for supplying natural gas to the national grid, particularly in the Caribbean 2 region.
Read moreDespite recent optimism from the government, Colombia remains far from meeting the core requirements to become a full member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), one of the world’s most influential energy organizations.
Read moreColombia and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their strategic partnership this week during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, in a high-level meeting between President Gustavo Petro and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) authorized 45 generation, self-generation, and cogeneration projects across Colombia to temporarily deliver surplus energy to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) unveiled a detailed roadmap to connect offshore wind projects to the national grid within three years, through Circular 070, marking a decisive step in the country’s offshore wind development strategy.
Read moreFormer Environment Minister Carlos Eduardo Correa Escaf is calling for a radical rethink of how Colombia’s Caribbean region powers its future, urging cities like Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Riohacha to turn their abundant sunlight into economic strength through local energy independence.
Read moreIn a landmark move for regional cooperation, Colombia and Chile signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen energy integration and accelerate the transition toward clean and sustainable energy sources across Latin America.
Read moreAfter weeks of public criticism from President Gustavo Petro, energy system operator XM released the results of an independent audit showing no regulatory breaches during 2022 and 2023.
Read moreColombia’s National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) announced that the country’s flagship hydroelectric project, Hidroituango, will be a focal point in this year’s National Emergency Drill, set for October 22.
Read moreThe Caribbean coast of Colombia faces a growing risk of gas rationing as thermal power plants in the region have secured only 35% of the gas needed to operate during the scheduled maintenance of the SPEC regasification terminal in Cartagena, set for October 10–14.
Read moreCartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay called on the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to urgently review the performance of utility company Afinia, after a damaged transformer left the Barú community without electricity, sparking protests and stranding tourists at Playa Blanca for several hours.
Read moreEleven major infrastructure projects, meant to boost Colombia’s productivity, competitiveness, and regional integration, are waiting for more than CoP$40T in funding to move forward.
Read moreA dispute has erupted on Colombia’s Caribbean coast over whether electricity tariffs charged by Air-e, the utility serving Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, have dropped.
Read moreColombia’s Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) issued Resolution 101 082 of 2025, introducing new rules for how state-intervened power companies can directly contract energy.
Read moreThe Petro administration is touting a 25% drop in electricity tariffs across Colombia’s Caribbean coast, one year after the Superintendent of Public Services (SuperServicios) took control of power distributor Air-e.
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Colombia’s fast-growing market for low- and zero-emission vehicles is facing a major setback after the expiration of a key trade agreement with Brazil, a change that could soon push up prices for some of the country’s best-selling hybrid models.
Read moreColombia’s electric grid is entering dangerous territory. Despite mounting demand, less than 2% of the new generation capacity expected for 2025 has come online, fueling concerns of potential power rationing in the coming years.
Read moreThe Colombian Caribbean is cementing its role as the country’s clean energy powerhouse, leading the expansion of solar and wind projects that are reshaping the national energy mix.
Read moreColombia faces a critical energy dilemma as declining hydrocarbon output, delays in power generation projects, and mounting fiscal pressures converge to threaten energy affordability, investment, and national competitiveness.
Read moreColombia’s Superintendent of Public Services (Superservicios) announced special oversight of power generators in the National Interconnected System (SIN) following concerns over rising wholesale electricity prices despite high hydrological availability.
Read moreThe 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 is steadily expanding its solar and wind energy projects, with the Caribbean emerging as a natural hub thanks to its strong winds and high solar radiation. The region has the potential not only to supply the country’s energy demand but also to generate surplus for export.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding alarms over the risk of shortages and rationing from 2026 unless new capacity is urgently added. With demand steadily climbing and projects entering service far below expectations, industry leaders argue that the new expansion auction announced by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will be pivotal.
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The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Colombia and Panama, a 500-kilometer, 400-megawatt high-voltage line, remains stuck in planning, with experts warning that Colombia’s own energy deficit has become the main obstacle to progress.
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Colombia’s wholesale energy price jumped sharply in August 2025, though it remains well below last year’s record highs, according to new data from XM.
Read moreColombia’s growing reliance on imported natural gas could hit consumers hard, with household bills projected to increase by as much as 44% in the coming years, according to new data.
Read moreColombia’s government has moved to secure electricity supply in the Caribbean during October maintenance at the Cartagena regasification plant, yet the decision could trigger an “imminent” rationing of natural gas for industry.
Read moreColombia’s latest Natural Gas Sector Report 2025 highlights a persistent problem undermining the country’s energy transition: widespread energy poverty.
Read moreColombia’s government confirmed progress on the long-discussed electricity interconnection with Panama, a project it says will strengthen energy security while facilitating the export of clean power. The announcement came during a session of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament.
Read moreColombia’s electricity system could reach a critical point as early as 2026 due to insufficient new generation capacity, industry leaders warn. Despite ambitious targets, less than 20% of planned projects since 2020 have entered operation, leaving the grid vulnerable amid rising demand.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) warned against the government’s plan to impose a 20% contribution on industrial energy users, excluding manufacturers.
Read moreSince August 1, a group of farmers in Ubalá, Cundinamarca, has blocked the road connecting the town with Gachalá, preventing Enel Colombia from moving equipment needed for critical maintenance at the El Guavio hydroelectric plant.
Read moreThe chronic electricity crisis in Colombia’s Caribbean region remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges, with utility companies Air-e and Afinia struggling under rising debts, poor collections, and stalled investment.
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 moreAt the Oil, Gas and Energy Forum held in Barrancabermeja, organized by Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the USO, the central theme was once again the country’s energy transition and the push for decarbonization. The consensus among panelists seemed clear: Colombia must accelerate its shift toward renewable energy.
Read moreThe city of Barranquilla has begun construction of its first community energy project in the Las Gardenias neighborhood, with an investment of more than CoP$6.0B.
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Ecuador resumed electricity exports to Colombia, sending 350 megawatts (MW) across the border after completing long-delayed maintenance on its major hydroelectric plants.
Read moreThe President of Colombia’s National Association of Energy Generating Companies (Andeg), Alejandro Castañeda, raised alarms over a potential electricity shortage if the 2026 reliability charge auction fails. The auction, scheduled for March 24, 2026, seeks to secure firm energy for the 2029–2030 period.
Read moreEnergy distributor Afinia, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, reached a landmark agreement with the municipal government of Ariguaní, Magdalena, to settle an outstanding debt of CoP$11.7B, the largest official-sector payment arrangement in Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia and Panama took another step toward regional energy integration as Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) met with Panama’s National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) to advance regulatory harmonization for a planned cross-border electricity link.
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 moreColombia’s leading energy and gas trade associations warn that the country faces a CoP$8.9T subsidy funding shortfall across 2025–2026, risking pressure on household bills and company balance sheets if not addressed.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a package of immediate actions and a standing working group to address the power crisis affecting the Caribbean region, with particular focus on the financial and operational stress at distribution company Air-e.
Read moreColombia could face a serious risk of energy rationing if the upcoming 2026 reliability charge auction fails to attract enough investment, warned Alejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Power Generating Companies (Andeg).
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) Econova Innovation Network, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, opened the country’s first call for the creation of Innovative Energy Communities.
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 moreThe long-awaited electrical interconnection between Colombia and Panama, a US$800M mega-project, is set to be completed and operating within three years, according to Jorge Andrés Carrillo, president of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) has set in motion a new reliability charge expansion auction to guarantee Colombia’s energy supply between December 1, 2029, and November 30, 2030.
Read moreFor the first time in three decades, Colombia faces negative balances between electricity supply and demand, raising concerns about the country’s energy security.
Read moreColombia’s energy transition is moving forward, but in the wrong direction. That is the warning raised by Amat Zulugua, Director of the Caribbean Energy Transition Observatory, who argued that the country is dangerously behind in its planning and strategy for diversifying its energy matrix.
Read moreColombia has introduced new rules to regulate how companies and individuals generate their own electricity and connect it to the national grid.
Read moreColombia’s energy regulator (Creg) officially launched a new reliability charge auction to guarantee electricity supply between 2029 and 2030.
Read moreColombia has marked a major milestone in its energy transition, surpassing 3 gigawatts (GW) of installed clean energy capacity, now accounting for more than 10% of the country’s electricity matrix.
Read moreColombia has officially earned the unwelcome title of the country with the most expensive electricity in Latin America, according to a study unveiled at the Energy Master Summit in Bogotá.
Read moreIn a sharply worded opinion piece, Aquiles Mercado, Vice President of Finance and Administration, warned that Colombia may be falling into what he calls “Energy hubris”, an arrogance that could cost the country its energy sovereignty.
Read moreColombia faces an urgent challenge: securing at least CoP$40T in investments over the next decade to avoid the return of rolling blackouts reminiscent of the 1990s.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is seeking an agreement with industry groups to reform the “Cargo por Confiabilidad,” a reliability charge that has collected around CoP$92T since 2006 and represents more than 10% of household electricity bills.
Read moreColombia’s energy security is under mounting pressure as delays in power generation and transmission projects raise the risk of shortages starting next year.
Read moreThe Colombian government has launched a public call to finance mining and energy projects worth nearly CoP$1.0T, aiming to strengthen regional development and advance the country’s energy transition.
Read moreColombia may face an energy crisis reminiscent of the blackouts of the early 1990s, according to Jorge Valencia, former director of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) and current head of Asproen.
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Colombia’s energy generation fell by 4.29% in July compared to the same month in 2024, according to XM, operator of the National Interconnected System and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market.
Read moreA new attack on Antioquia’s electrical infrastructure was reported on Wednesday in the municipality of Maceo, located in the Magdalena Medio region. The incident did not disrupt the electricity supply, and no injuries were reported.
Read moreThe world is undergoing an unprecedented transformation as electricity becomes the central pillar of the global energy system. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity demand is growing more than twice as fast as total energy consumption.
Read moreColombia could unleash as much as 18 GW of non-conventional renewable energy, enough to cover the country’s power needs for over a decade, if environmental licensing processes and early-stage planning are streamlined, according to former UPME Director Adrián Correa.
Read moreAt the Colombian Business Congress hosted by ANDI, the association’s President, Bruce Mac Master, issued a stark warning over the country’s energy outlook, persistent labor informality, and rising debt financing costs driven by waning investor confidence.
Read moreThe department of Cesar could soon see the implementation of a differential operation model for electricity service, according to Ricardo José Arango Restrepo, general manager of Afinia.
Read moreColombia’s Inspector General’s Office and the Comptroller General’s Office launched a joint investigation into the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) over concerns regarding delayed payments of energy and gas subsidies, as well as unresolved debt linked to the country’s “tariff option” scheme.
Read moreOver the past year, the Petro administration has pushed forward an ambitious energy transition agenda centered on sustainability, decentralization, and equitable access.
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