In July 2023, after 18 months of relative calm with no impact on the energy supply, attacks on electric power towers have resurfaced in Colombia. Now, almost two months later, new incidents have occurred.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for August 2023.
Read moreColumnist Amat Zuluaga wrote an analysis of the viability of marine energy in Colombia.
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With his unmistakable talent to grab headlines with outrageous ideas that most people / voters will think are wonderful, President Gustavo Petro suggested a few weeks ago that public transport should be “free”. Of course, it will not be “free”. Taxpayers will have to pay for it.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Wholesale Distributors of Electric Energy (Asocodis) has raised concerns about the surging demand for energy due to the unexpected heatwaves in the country.
Read moreRecently, the State Council nullified of Decree 570 of 2018, which enabled auctions of long-term energy contracts that were restricted to unconventional renewable sources. This, in practice, means that this mechanism cannot be used again.
Read moreThe people of the Caribbean region have persistently voiced their concerns about the quality and high costs of essential public services, particularly electricity.
Read moreWhile the precise timeline for the transition remains uncertain, there are indications of potential developments in the coming years.
Read moreIn a significant stride towards expanding clean energy in Colombia, the Caimán Cienaguero solar park, situated in the municipality of Ciénaga, Magdalena, and constructed by GreenYellow Colombia, is on the verge of becoming a reality.
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Even when you are sure of what you are doing, a second opinion always helps. Also, when you need to be public with your actions, you always worry about what others – especially experts – think. So the Colombian government must have nervously awaited the opinions of the International Energy Agency (IEA) about the country’s energy transition plans.
Read moreHidroituango reached a significant milestone as its second-generation unit achieved maximum power generation capacity recently.
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 moreColombia has become part of the Electric Andean Route (EAR), featuring charging stations for electric vehicles, which was inaugurated recently.
Read moreRecently, the Colombian Association of Electric Power Distributors (Asocodis) issued a warning about a looming power outage in the country, citing deteriorating liquidity for energy supply companies. President Gustavo Petro responded by stating that the Ministry of Mines and Energy would propose changes to the tariff regime to ensure "fair rates."
Read moreAmat Zuluaga, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Basic Sciences, Andina Area University Foundation – Valledupar, wrote an opinion article about solar panels.
Read moreEnergy and mobility experts gathered to discuss their perspectives on Colombia's potential and opportunities in the energy transition.
Read moreRecent discussions in Colombia's energy and public utilities sector have been sparked by a letter from the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Asocodis).
Read moreThe Colombian Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG) announced a resolution, 101 021 of 2023, extending the deadlines for pending activities related to the auction of Firm Energy Obligations (OEF).
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected claims by the Colombian Association of Electricity Distributors (Asocodis) that the country is facing a financial blackout.
Read moreConstruction of the Hidroituango hydroelectric project in Colombia is progressing with units three and four expected to be operational by the end of the year.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced that its customers in Bogotá and Cundinamarca may experience billing delays and limitations on some transactions and inquiries due to an update that has been underway since last week.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is going through a period of many internal changes.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Distributors (Asocodis) has sent a letter to the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Omar Camacho, expressing concern over the liquidity challenges faced by energy companies in the country.
Read moreThe Caribbean region has the potential to lead Colombia's energy transition due to its abundant renewable resources that can be sustainably harnessed to generate clean energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Read moreAdriana María Jiménez, Commissioner Expert of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) offered a comprehensive insight into the future of the energy sector in Colombia.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for July this year.
Read moreThe LR Forum recently hosted "United for Conservation: Toward Carbon Neutrality," facilitating the exchange of corporate experiences across diverse economic sectors focused on environmental preservation.
Read moreThe National Electricity Sector Operations Council has issued a warning about a potential power outage in the country's capital by the year 2025.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for July 2023.
Read moreOver the past thirty years, significant transformations have unfolded across various sectors, and the mining and energy sector has experienced noteworthy changes, from utility service regulations to the entry of new players.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, delved into the intricacies of Colombia's energy transition and addresses key sector issues in a recent interview.
Read moreThe president of the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía), Sandra Fonseca, called for prudent energy policy amid tariff concerns.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) has sounded the alarm about the risk of power rationing by 2027.
Read moreElectricity users in strata 4, 5, and 6 have begun experiencing an additional charge in their energy bills.
Read moreRiohacha has been without functioning traffic lights for two days over an outstanding debt to Air-e spanning more than six years.
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In our fourth article on the Colombian government’s proposed energy roadmap, we look at the transport sector, the biggest consumer of energy and one of the hardest to wean off fossil-fuels.
Read moreIn a recent development highlighting regional cooperation, Presidents Gustavo Petro of Colombia and Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador engaged in discussions concerning the potential for Colombia to supply energy to its neighbor, Ecuador.
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A recent study conducted by the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has projected a steady growth in electricity demand in the country.
Read moreThe Pereira Energy Company initiated a campaign to promote energy conservation in the city.
Read moreMinEnergia recently published four key reports for its energy roadmap. No. We haven’t read them cover to cover. At 858 pages, we doubt anyone will. But we have scanned for the key messages and hope this summary gives our readers value.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for June this year.
Read moreThe Colombian Commission for Energy Regulation and Gas (CREG) has issued Resolution Creg 101-018 of 2023, introducing a new scheme to monitor potential market power issues in the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM).
Read moreExperts talked about the reasons behind the intermittent disruptions and explored preventive adjustments.
Read moreAs Colombia faces the impending challenge of El Niño's arrival, concerns are mounting over potential power cuts and their economic impact on households and businesses.
Read moreThe electric sector has been on high alert in recent days due to the risks of grid exhaustion, which could lead to more frequent demand unmet in critical areas.
Read moreThe energy company recently uncovered 29 cases of energy theft in a residential complex located in the northern part of Barranquilla.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the Colombian Navy have signed an agreement to explore the potential of renewable energies offshore.
Read moreThe second hydromechanical gate arrived at Hidroituango, marking a significant step forward for the ongoing construction of the mega project.
Read moreIn an opinion article, Journalist Oscar Montes said that one word strikes fear into the hearts of Caribbean region residents: blackout. No other cause induces such terror and panic, as a blackout symbolizes backwardness, death, darkness, and ruin. It is the nightmare that the people of the Caribbean would never want to relive.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector faces mounting challenges as the impending El Niño phenomenon threatens to exacerbate an already strained system.
Read moreCalls for legal stability and clear rules are a recurring theme among electric energy companies operating in Colombia, as they invest heavily to expand operations and contribute to the energy transition.
Read moreXM warned about an increase of energy demand in the coming years and a possible shortage due to this situation.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has presented the National Energy Plan (PEN) for public comment.
Read moreDerivex, the only standardized anonymous market (MAE) in Colombia, recently held its monthly energy contract auction.
Read moreConexión Energética, a subsidiary of the Colombian Mercantile Exchange, successfully conducted the first auction of standardized energy supply contracts in the country.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreExperts talked about the relevance of energy diversification, but they also criticized some of the government decisions that could affect the transition.
Read moreThe Council of State upheld the decision to suspend the draft decree that would have granted President Gustavo Petro powers to intervene in public services.
Read moreSeveral experts have issued warnings about the imminent arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on agriculture, food, and energy.
Read moreThe recent case of energy fraud in a luxurious stratum 6 house in an exclusive area of Puerto Colombia has brought attention to the chronic problem of energy theft in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued Resolution No. 00626 on July 3, 2023, ordering the disbursement of funds to cover energy subsidies for low-income consumers.
Read moreXM, the operator of the Colombian electricity market, has published a study on the flexibility of the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreFollowing the approval of the budget supplement, several members of the Caribbean caucus expressed concern that the budget did not allocate funds to address the current situation of increased energy tariffs.
Read moreColombia has been striving to mass deploy smart meters to accurately monitor the consumption of various public utility services.
Read moreBancolombia's calculations suggest that several regions could experience higher electricity prices due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreDuring President Gustavo Petro's cabinet tour in the department of La Guajira, various changes in social and economic matters have been announced. One of these changes will be in TermoGuajira.
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The press turns against electric vehicles in some countries and the public too. In England, a famous comedian writes in a left-of-center paper that he feels deceived by EVs and an editor for a right-of-center paper says “The electric car ‘revolution’ is a disaster before it’s begun”. Colombian business newspaper Portafolio questions whether we can achieve 100% EVs in 2040. What is happening and why? And what should I do with my 20-year-old Volkswagen Golf?
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), spoke about how the comprehensive strengthening of the electricity system is key to the energy transition process.
Read moreGEB announced a milestone in the Colectora Line project.
Read moreEl Heraldo's editorial discusses the current heat wave in Barranquilla and other cities in the Colombian Caribbean.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a report highlighting the energy generation potential in La Guajira.
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I had a brilliant idea for this week’s Thursday Thoughts but when I sat down to write it – at nearly the last minute as usual – I found I didn’t have all the data I needed for what I wanted to do. So, I went for something different, leading to the blank page which writers have nightmares about. I waited in vain for the Muse to arrive. Writing about the data challenge itself gave me something interesting to share.
Read moreThe Superintendent of Public Utility Services in Colombia, Dagoberto Quiroga, highlighted the major shortcomings of the industry in providing services across different regions of the country.
Read moreColombia has taken an important step in environmental licensing for energy infrastructure.
Read moreElectricity prices are expected to rise for low-income households in Colombia because of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for May 2023.
Read moreThe Fund for Unconventional Energies and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) announced the installation of projects to meet the energy needs of La Loma district in the municipality of Bojayá, Chocó, through the 'Con Energía' program.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft decree on White Hydrogen.
Read moreVice Minister of Energy, Cristian Díaz, spoke about the action plan to deal with El Niño phenomenon and its potential impact on electricity tariffs.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for May this year.
Read moreExperts talked about the feasibility of a short-term transition in Colombia.
Read moreExperts of the sector warned about the companies at risk due to El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe Director General of the Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE), Javier Campillo, announced a new solar tender.
Read moreHidroituango’s turbines have operated for over 6,000 hours since November 30th last year. However, turbine number 2 has experienced difficulties in stabilizing its operation.
Read moreColombia is preparing for the arrival of El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country's agricultural sector.
Read moreTechnology is transforming the traditional dynamics of the energy sector in Colombia.
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I think efficiency gets short shrift in energy transition discussions because policy makers fixate on shiny technologies like green hydrogen and storage systems. So I was pleased to see several prominent mentions in MinEnergia’s recent roadmap methodology document.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) bring energy solutions to hospitals and educational centers in the Cesar department.
Read moreThe Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) has openned public tenders to bring electricity to families in La Guajira.
Read moreExperts argue that the proposed measure to eliminate tax benefits for electric vehicles (EVs) is a disincentive for buyers.
Read moreElectricity distributors in Colombia are struggling with the balances left over from the "Opción Tarifaria" (tariff option) and energy losses.
Read moreThe rising water levels of the Suarez, Chicamocha, and Chucurí rivers prompted Isagen to open two gates at the Hidrosogamoso dam in the Topocoro reservoir.
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In flurry of excitement, we thought that MinEnergia had (almost) made its commitment to publish its energy roadmap in May (almost) when a document appeared with the words “hoja de ruta” i.e. roadmap. Nope. All we have is a “Methodology to define the roadmap”. The roadmap itself is not promised for another year and the ministry is already late on its own schedule.
Read moreIn Colombia, the state of the energy transition is facing challenges following the indefinite suspension of Enel Green Power's Windpeshi project in La Guajira.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for April this year.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's proposal to address the crisis caused by high electricity rates in the Caribbean has generated both support and opposition.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported consumption results for April 2023.
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