For the first time, Colombia has a detailed scientific estimate of what it would cost to generate electricity using modern nuclear technology.
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In a welcome turn of events, Bogotá has begun July 2025 with encouraging news: the Chingaza system, the city’s main water supply source, has surpassed 80% of its storage capacity.
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.
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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 moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced it will examine the possible elimination of the standby charge, a fee paid by all electricity users to ensure energy availability during critical conditions, such as droughts caused by El Niño.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, made a bold and controversial statement: a “mafia” has infiltrated the process of assigning grid connection points for new energy projects.
Read moreIn a strong push toward energy efficiency and community well-being, Colombian energy company Air-e (under government intervention) has trained more than 105,000 users across the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira so far in 2025.
Read moreAs Colombia's electricity demand steadily rises, the pressure to expand energy supply becomes more urgent.
Read moreIn a major step toward deepening regional energy integration, Colombia and Panama have officially signed a bilateral regulatory agreement to bring to life the long-anticipated binational electric interconnection project.
Read moreIn a landmark report, Colombia’s electricity system operator XM issued a stark warning over increasing operational risks to the national grid.
Read moreA massive blackout plunged Barranquilla into darkness for more than two hours, affecting over 180,000 users and sending shockwaves through Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a bold move to address the persistent energy issues in La Guajira, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, relocated his entire office and team to the department.
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 moreIn a major step toward supporting Colombia's energy transition and promoting regional development, the national government has announced a resolution authorizing the distribution of CoP$1.5T from the General System of Royalties (SGR) as a production incentive to benefit 208 municipalities across 25 departments.
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Colombia’s energy generation sector continues to grow, but it is facing critical challenges that threaten the timely development of new projects.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) raised a red flag over the state of energy security in Colombia, pointing to significant delays in energy transmission projects and insufficient infrastructure as major bottlenecks threatening both conventional power reliability and the progress of renewable energy initiatives.
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Colombia's electricity sector received a welcome boost in May 2025, as water reservoir levels used for power generation experienced a sharp increase, according to the latest report from XM, the country’s grid operator and wholesale energy market administrator.
Read moreAmylkar D. Acosta, former Minister of Mines and Energy, talked about the relevance of the Caribbean region to the energy transition in Colombia.
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Recently, the head of XM, the electricity market manager, told Valor Analitik, a business news site, that electricity demand would increase by 25% through 2033, driven by “electrified transport, coverage expansion, industrial development and the rise of energy-intensive technologies like Artificial Intelligence.” We would like to believe that but see no evidence in the data.
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Colombia is experiencing a sharp rise in energy demand, driven by transportation electrification, industrial growth, broader energy access, and the increasing power needs of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
Read moreIn a landmark move to reduce electricity costs and boost clean energy, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, has signed a decree allowing households in socio-economic strata 1, 2, and 3 to generate their own electricity using solar panels.
Read moreCamilo Marulanda, president of Isagen, a leading Colombian company in energy generation and commercialization with a diverse portfolio of renewable sources (solar, wind, and hydroelectric), voiced strong concerns over the recently issued Decree 0572 by the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda).
Read moreAt the Seventh XM Forum titled “Challenges of an Increasingly Complex Energy Sector”, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, called for a thorough review and optimization of resources allocated to technology in the country’s electrical system. His remarks focused on XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System and administrator of the wholesale energy market.
Read moreIn a move stirring both regional interest and political tension, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, reaffirmed the government's intention to resume energy exports to neighboring Venezuela.
Read moreAs Colombia strives to diversify its energy matrix and meet escalating electricity demands, a prominent voice in the renewable sector has issued a stark warning.
Read moreColombia's energy transition remains a hot topic as it continues to be a flagship initiative of the current national government.
Read moreEfforts to reform Colombia’s electricity tariff system suffered a major setback this week after the House Sixth Committee decided to shelve the “tariff justice” bill (No. 2020 of 2024), a proposal aimed at addressing the persistent high energy costs faced by consumers, especially in the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) launched a public tender for the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the new Sopó substation (230/115 kilovolts), along with the development of two 230-kilovolt double-circuit transmission lines.
Read moreAs Colombia advances on the path toward energy transition, the country’s power sector is encountering serious challenges. Experts warn that without decisive action to strengthen regulatory stability, stimulate investment, and solve the energy “trilemma”, balancing energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic accessibility, the nation could face an unreliable energy supply and unfair pricing for consumers.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Summit, Colombia’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Jorge Andrés Cristancho, unveiled regulatory measures and inter-institutional strategies aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition, with a special focus on geothermal energy and hydrogen.
Read moreColombian energy infrastructure giant ISA Intercolombia is making significant progress on two strategic international electric interconnection projects, one with Venezuela and the other with Panama, according to an update from Carlos Mario Caro, the company’s general manager.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step toward strengthening its electrical infrastructure with the recent approval of a key transmission line.
Read moreAs the global conversation on renewable energy intensifies, Colombia is emerging as a promising player in the integration of battery storage into its energy system.
Read moreIn a rare moment of harmony between the Colombian government and the energy industry, key trade associations, including Anadesco, Acolgen, Andeg, Asocodis, Naturgas, SER Colombia, and ACP, celebrated the Petro administration’s recent announcement of a CoP$2.5T payout.
Read moreFor over three decades, Colombia’s electric power model, designed after the 1992 blackout, has been a source of national pride. Since then, the country has successfully navigated seven El Niño phenomena, demonstrating the resilience of a system widely considered a benchmark in Latin America. However, cracks are beginning to show.
Read moreIn a move aimed at addressing long-standing financial pressures in Colombia’s energy and gas sectors, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that the Petro administration has fully paid off the debts owed to companies for energy and gas subsidies corresponding to the years 2024 and 2025.
Read moreAlthough Medellín has emerged as a national leader in electric mobility, with over 8,000 electric vehicles on its streets, the infrastructure to support them is lagging far behind. From outdated residential wiring to dysfunctional charging stations, EV owners are encountering roadblocks at nearly every turn.
Read moreDespite assurances made earlier this year, the Colombian government has failed to deliver on its promise to pay off a significant portion of its growing debt to electricity companies.
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As Colombia transitions into its annual rainy season, the country’s hydropower reservoirs are showing encouraging signs of recovery, offering a significantly more optimistic outlook than the one seen at the same time last year.
Read moreAt the 17th Annual Energy Congress organized by the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgén), Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced the formation of a national dialogue platform aimed at crafting a new energy reform bill.
Read moreCarlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, raised serious concerns about a potential electricity supply shortage in the Colombian capital by 2026 if long-delayed transmission line projects are not completed in time.
Read moreAt the 17th Annual Energy Congress organized by Acolgen, top executives from Colombia’s power sector outlined critical bottlenecks threatening the reliability and sustainability of the country’s energy system.
Read moreIn the wake of mounting concerns over Colombia’s energy supply and rising electricity prices, Natalia Gutiérrez, President of Acolgen warned that state intervention will not fix the current challenges in the sector. Instead, she argued that increasing supply and competition are the only sustainable solutions.
Read moreColombia has successfully concluded three recent energy reconfiguration auctions that guarantee the country’s energy supply through 2028, while marking a significant step toward cleaner, more diversified generation.
Read moreThe city of Sincelejo, Colombia, is preparing to launch a pilot project aimed at helping residents manage their electricity usage according to their economic capabilities.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is facing a mounting crisis, particularly in the Caribbean region, where the financial instability of utility company Air-e is raising fears of an imminent blackout.
Read moreIn a significant stride toward energy transition and economic relief, more than 400,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region could benefit from the first phase of the “Colombia Solar for Popular Economies” program, an initiative launched by the national government to promote clean energy use and reduce electricity costs in low-income communities.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted the environmental license for the “Electric line to connect Beta and Alpha wind farms to Cuestecitas Substation” project, located in the municipalities of Uribia, Maicao, and Albania in the department of La Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreDuring the first quarter of 2025, Colombia integrated 17 new energy projects into the National Interconnected System (SIN), aiming to strengthen the country's power supply and diversify its energy matrix.
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Recently, Spain experienced a widespread blackout that left large parts of the country, as well as neighboring Portugal and southern France, without electricity for nearly 10 hours.
Read moreThe ongoing dispute between the Colombian government and the National Association of Public Utility Companies (Andesco) has intensified amid growing concerns over an energy crisis.
Read moreColombia’s energy security is hanging by a thread, or rather, by a cloud.
Read moreAs global energy demand accelerates due to rapid technological growth, Hitachi Energy issued a stark warning.
Read moreAccenture’s Technology Vision 2025 study explores a pivotal shift in the energy industry, where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool but a transformative force.
Read moreA growing number of industry associations in Colombia are urging the national government to engage in a serious, respectful dialogue to address the country’s increasingly critical energy situation.
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In March 2025, Colombia’s wholesale electricity market experienced a significant price decline.
Read moreAs Colombia advances in its commitment to a cleaner energy future, labor leaders in the mining and energy sectors are sounding the alarm about the social costs of this transformation.
Read moreAfter nearly three years of slow progress, Colombia’s energy communities program is finally starting to take shape, though not without criticism.
Read moreA sweeping energy theft operation has been exposed across the Colombian departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, where electricity provider Air-e has launched a series of technical interventions to dismantle illegal connections and manipulated meters.
Read morePalma and Petro. Petro and Palma. The (not so) new Energy Minister Edwin Palma comes from Ecopetrol with a stint as Vice Minister of Labor and, more recently, as the “intervenor” in beleaguered Caribbean power distributor, Air-e. If he learned anything from these experiences, he seems have suppressed it to follow President Gustavo Petro’s whims. We will all suffer a black eye for the consequences.
Read moreThe government appointed Karen Schutt Esmeral as its new Deputy Minister of Energy, marking a significant leadership change within the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
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The energy sector in Colombia remains under scrutiny as several companies post electricity rates significantly above the national average.
Read moreIn a critical move to avert further strain on Colombia’s electricity sector, the national government has pledged to disburse CoP$400B (approx. US$100M) to partially pay off the mounting energy subsidy debt owed to distribution companies.
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Electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean rose by 5.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by increased energy access and growing electrification in industries, according to Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE).
Read moreColombia has made significant strides in boosting its unconventional renewable energy capacity, increasing its share of total electric generation from 2% to 10% in just a few years.
Read moreColombia’s energy and gas sector calls for institutional respect, long-term planning, and financial stability amid mounting pressure from the government.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) responded firmly to recent statements by Energy Minister Edwin Palma, who questioned how electricity prices are set in Colombia’s energy exchange.
Read moreIn an announcement that sent a jolt through Colombia’s energy sector, President Gustavo Petro said that the government will forcibly intervene in the electricity market, accusing power generators of overcharging and exploiting the system.
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Just as we made our last check for the quarterly roundup of rail transport-related articles, MinTransporte announced a winner for the country’s first PPP (Public Private Partnership) for the core rail line up the Magdalena River.
Read moreWorkers from Afinia's Bolívar, Sucre, Córdoba, and César branches have sent a letter to the new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, expressing their support for his appointment and urging him to consider their previous request, which was also submitted to his predecessor, Andrés Camacho, and relevant oversight agencies.
Read moreThe announcement by Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, regarding a new expansion auction has been well received by the energy sector.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, announced at the Colombia Genera Congress organized by ANDI that the National Government and the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) are advancing a process to launch a new energy auction in the country.
Read moreEdwin Palma, Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), dismissed concerns about potential blackouts, assuring that the country has enough energy supply to prevent rationing.
Read moreThe growing gap between energy supply and demand in Colombia has raised alarms among industry experts.
Read moreColombia faces increasing concerns about its electricity supply as demand continues to grow while the expansion of energy generation struggles to keep pace.
Read moreElectricity prices in Colombia have surged 58.8% over the last five years, prompting the national government to implement measures aimed at reducing costs.
Read moreThe operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and Administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), XM, has revealed new details about the implementation of the CREG 101 066 of 2024 and 101 069 of 2025 resolutions, designed to reduce energy tariffs in the country.
Read moreLess than a year after the Colombian government intervened in energy provider Air-e, electricity tariffs in the Caribbean region have shown a downward trend, according to a recent report from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Inspector General’s office issued a document as part of its efforts to ensure an energy transition that balances energy sovereignty with the environmental, social, and economic impacts of energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreSolar energy has gained significant traction in Colombia as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce electricity bills while minimizing environmental impact.
Read moreOur eye was caught by a Presidencia news release saying 10% of the energy Colombians consume was already solar. We were pretty sure that was “inaccurate” to be polite so we checked. It isn’t. But the fault mostly lies with Presidencia’s press team because the body of the press release is not as much of an “inaccuracy”, again to be polite.
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Bogotá’s mayor says water rationing in the city will end in April, less than two months away. We look at the data and wonder why?
Read moreEcuador’s government has unveiled an ambitious plan to add approximately 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation between 2025 and 2030.
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The Colombian energy market experienced a decline in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025, according to a report released by XM.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reaffirmed the "secure supply of energy" for all Colombian.
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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa recently claimed that Ecuador is selling electricity to Colombia, but officials from both countries seem to disagree.
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The Petro government has put virtually all its “eggs” in a solar basket, relying almost exclusively on rooftop or community solar for growth. These have indeed grown in quantity but very little or none translates into additional capacity for the grid.
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In Bogotá it rains every afternoon, heavily. In the hydro dam reservoirs it is not raining or at least not enough to compensate for the XM’s use of hydroelectric power. Porce III only operating at 40% does not help with power generation.
Read moreThe Porce III hydroelectric plant in northern Antioquia is facing significant threats due to unauthorized mining activities that have compromised its infrastructure and increased the risk of environmental hazards.
Read moreThe Inspector and Comptroller General formally requested that the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, provide detailed accounts regarding the delayed energy subsidies for households in strata 1, 2, and 3.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s Office called upon governors, city and municipal mayors, and decentralized entities to take immediate and medium-term actions to mitigate risks in energy service provision. The governors responded with a letter addressed to other entities.
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Energy consumption per capita is a key indicator of a country's level of development, industrialization, and quality of life. In this metric, Colombia ranks among the lowest both globally and in Latin America.
Read moreColombia's energy crisis prompts urgent discussions among government officials, industry leaders, and regulatory bodies.
Read moreColombian energy industry associations urged Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, to demonstrate greater willingness to engage in dialogue and find solutions to the sector’s pressing issues.
Read moreAs part of Colombia’s energy transition, the private sector in the Atlantic Coast is playing a strategic role by implementing solar panels in production centers to reduce energy costs by up to 80%.
Read moreThe recent announcement by President Gustavo Petro regarding the payment of energy subsidies amounting to nearly one trillion pesos has provided some relief to Colombia’s energy sector. However, according to José Camilo Manzur, President of Asocodis (Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors), this measure does not fully resolve the severe financial crisis faced by the sector.
Read moreThe President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), Alejandro Castañeda, criticized the Colombian government for its lack of coordination with the private energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is facing a severe financial crisis, with debts reaching CoP$7.4T, a situation described as "critical" by industry leaders.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), is considering the reactivation of electricity exchanges with Venezuela, which have been suspended for more than a decade.
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