In the first week of 2025, a widespread power outage in Puerto Carreño raised new alarms about the possibility of energy rationing in Colombia due to the ongoing financial crisis in the energy sector.
Read moreColombian government officials gathered in Washington, D.C., to advance the country’s energy transition agenda.
Read moreThe intervention of the energy company Air-e has taken a critical turn, shifting toward liquidation.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is closing 2024 with the highest tariffs in 30 years, according to the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía).
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The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) issued a concerning climate forecast for the last weeks of December and the first quarter of 2025.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) recently held an information session in Sumapaz Province, Cundinamarca, aimed at fostering energy accessibility and sustainability.
Read moreThe energy provider Air-e announced that its tariffs will remain unchanged in January 2025, bringing relief to over 1.3 million users across La Guajira, Atlántico, and Magdalena.
Read moreDuring a recent visit to Colombia's Caribbean region, Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized the region's critical role in advancing the country's energy transition and national development plan under President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreAt the recent "Vision 2025 – Tendencias Colombia" forum hosted by Prisa Media, top energy experts highlighted the pressing challenges facing Colombia’s energy sector in 2025.
Read moreIn a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs, President Gustavo Petro recently announced a CoP$150B investment aimed at installing solar panels on rooftops in the Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira regions, where the energy company Air-e operates.
Read moreA groundbreaking initiative was introduced to the Colombian Congress: the first-ever nuclear law in the country.
Read moreIn 2024, Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) intensified efforts to promote offshore wind energy development by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Read moreValledupar Cesar, is set to embark on an ambitious project to establish a public solar energy park, aligning with the government's goal of clean and affordable energy.
Read moreThe dire financial situation of Afinia, a subsidiary of EPM, has prompted the utility company to call on the Colombian government to assume energy operations in the Cesar and Magdalena regions.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted an environmental license for the 200 Megawatt (MW) Solar Park ‘El Espino’ located in the northeastern region of Córdoba, encompassing the municipalities of Sahagún, Ciénaga de Oro, and Pueblo Nuevo.
Read moreIn Colombia, hydropower plays a central role in the country’s energy supply. As of December 3, 2024, the net effective capacity (CEN) of the national electricity grid reached 13,206.77 megawatts (MW), with hydropower contributing nearly 62% of this total.
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In 2025, Colombia will take a major step toward sustainable energy with the launch of "Colombia Solar," a government initiative aimed at providing solar energy to low-income households in strata 1 and 2.
Read moreThe Colombian government is intensifying its efforts to support the transition to cleaner energy through strategic fiscal policies.
Read moreThe Colombian government has delivered the first 80 "Casas del Sol" (Solar Houses) in the La Guajira department, benefiting 1,438 Indigenous families from local tribes.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has taken a significant step in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition by preliminarily qualifying eight companies for its first Offshore Wind Energy Round.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled a complementary annex to its Transmission Expansion Plan 2022–2036, outlining a significant portfolio of projects.
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With nearly a kilometer of elevated infrastructure complete, Bogotá’s long-delayed metro might actually be built. This and other stories in our quarterly update of rail and public transportation news in Colombia.
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Amid concerns about Colombia's energy security raised by the Office of the Comptroller General, the Center for Renewable Energy and Water Studies (Ceera) emphasized the vital role of Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs).
Read moreEnel Colombia, through its Enel Green Power division, has officially launched Guayepo I & II, the largest centralized solar park in South America and a milestone for Colombia's energy transition.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector recently discussed the complex journey of Colombia’s energy transition during a forum organized by Cambio. HCC attended the event and here is a summary of the meeting.
Read moreEdwin Palma, intervention agent for Air-e, sparked controversy among thousands of users in Barranquilla after announcing a rate increase for electricity in December while simultaneously updating worker salaries.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Agency for Territorial Renewal (ART) formalized an agreement to promote a Just Energy Transition in the Middle and Lower San Juan and Lower Calima regions of Colombia.
Read moreThe Chambers of Commerce and committees of the Caribbean have presented five key proposals to the national government to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in the region.
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Colombia’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture as its reliance on hydropower and fossil fuels exposes the country to significant vulnerabilities.
Read moreThe Colombian government introduced a groundbreaking reform in the energy sector through Resolution CREG 101 066 of 2024.
Read moreThe Colombian government owes approximately CoP$2.4T to energy distributors for subsidies benefiting households in the country’s lower socioeconomic tiers (strata 1, 2, and 3).
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is moving forward with the design of a market mechanism aimed at fostering the development of offshore wind energy in the country.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), and the Superintendency of Public Utilities, initiated strategic actions to ensure the financial and operational stability of public energy companies Urrá, Gensa, and Gecelca.
Read moreThe Colombian government has inaugurated a new Energy Community in Barrancominas, Guainía, bringing 24-hour electricity to 405 families, predominantly from indigenous communities.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) announced three energy reconfiguration auctions to ensure the reliability of the National Interconnected System (SIN) between 2025 and 2028.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, dismissed recent rumors about his potential resignation, calling them unfounded.
Read moreIn Cundinamarca, Colombia, a heated debate is unfolding over the environmental impact of energy megaprojects on the region’s critical "Bosque de Niebla."
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Latin America is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition thanks to abundant natural resources and improving renewable energy technologies.
Read moreA pioneering project in Cartagena is taking the first steps toward a cleaner energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreFor over 24 hours, the entrances to three hydroelectric plants in the municipality of El Colegio, Cundinamarca, have been blocked by local communities, raising concerns about potential energy shortages in Bogotá.
Read moreIn recent developments within Colombia’s energy sector, Afinia, the power distribution company owned by the EPM Group, may be on the verge of handing over its operations in the Cesar department to the government.
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The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced improvements to Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), signaling the end of the risk period for the reliability mechanism and its transition to a state of monitoring.
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Colombia’s energy sector faces dual crises: a growing gap between gas demand and production, and delays in energy projects that heighten the risk of blackouts reminiscent of the 1992 outage. As alarms sound for 2024, the urgency to address these issues intensifies.
Read moreColombia is racing to secure a deal with the US for an ambitious US$40B climate investment plan, aiming to unlock initial funding before a potential shift in US policy under Donald Trump’s incoming administration.
Read moreColombia faces a growing challenge in balancing energy demand and supply, with imported gas becoming an increasingly necessary yet costly solution.
Read moreLatin America and the Caribbean are grappling with volatile energy generation and supply, driven by increasingly visible effects of climate change, including severe droughts and infrastructure-damaging floods.
Read moreThe need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and embrace sustainable development has placed Colombia’s energy-intensive industries under scrutiny. For these sectors, transitioning away from fossil fuels remains costly and technologically challenging.
Read moreThe signing of the ‘Caribbean energy powerhouse’ alliance marks a pivotal step in reshaping Colombia’s energy landscape.
Read moreColombia faces mounting challenges in decarbonizing its energy sector, highlighted by controversies surrounding tariff adjustments, particularly for users in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Colombian Superintendency of Public Services is awaiting approval from the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) to proceed with the intervention of three major energy generators.
Read moreAfter nearly a month and a half of suspension, Colombia resumed its energy sales to Ecuador, following an announcement by both Colombian and Ecuadorian foreign ministries.
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Yesterday, Monday, it rained in Bogotá. Heavily. For several hours. Not as bad as last Wednesday maybe when the highway out of the city from the north flooded and traffic collapsed. The average Bogotano probably prefers the warm sunny weather of El Niño to the seemingly never-ending rain of La Niña but XM is happy and so is MinEnergia.
Read moreThe high levels of solar radiation in Atlántico, surpassing other regions of Colombia, provide a unique advantage for developing projects to promote energy independence.
Read moreThirty-two years ago, Colombia experienced an energy crisis that reshaped its approach to energy production and distribution.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is raising alarms over government delays in paying subsidies to power distribution companies, potentially jeopardizing essential energy services for millions in low-income households.
Read moreColombia is taking significant strides toward an energy transition, focusing on hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar energy, as outlined in the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreIn recent months, energy sector associations in Colombia have raised alarms over the government’s failure to pay energy subsidies to electricity providers, despite government claims of ongoing payments.
Read moreAt the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) Congress, Marcelo Álvarez Ríos, President of Colombia’s National Operations Council (CNO), outlined critical concerns regarding the future of the country’s energy sector.
Read moreAs part of a governance initiative and collaborative efforts with key stakeholders in Colombia’s energy transition value chain, the National Knowledge Network for a Just Energy Transition (RedTEJ) will host territorial dialogues across various cities in the country.
Read moreAmid Colombia’s energy crisis, marked by low reservoir levels and soaring electricity prices, Cartagena’s Mayor, Dumek Turbay, has harshly criticized the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) for its lack of action to curb high energy rates.
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Ecuador continues to face an energy crisis as Colombia refrains from resuming electricity exports despite higher reservoir levels.
Read moreIn 2023, Colombia saw notable progress in overcoming energy poverty.
Read moreJorge Andrés Carrillo, the newly appointed CEO of ISA, discussed the company’s financial performance for the third quarter of 2024.
Read moreFindeter has accelerated its commitment to sustainability, supporting Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreEdwin Palma, newly appointed intervention agent for Air-e, is addressing critical operational and customer service challenges, particularly those related to delays in billing.
Read moreLaura Sarabia, Director of Colombia’s Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE), led a high-level roundtable in Cali during COP16, focused on advancing energy generation and transmission projects.
Read moreEcuador’s interim Energy Minister, Inés Manzano, recently confirmed that President Daniel Noboa will travel to Colombia to negotiate for energy resources.
Read moreA recent study by BTG Pactual has shed light on the significant rise in energy prices in Colombia this year, primarily driven by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, which has persisted longer than anticipated by IDEAM.
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Colombia's per capita energy consumption has not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, despite the nation's gradual economic recovery.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is currently facing turmoil due to a recent government-issued resolution, 40409-2024, which mandates that energy producers like EPM, Isagen, and Enel must continue supplying electricity to the financially troubled company Air-e, even without guaranteed payments.
Read moreColombia is facing a critical energy supply crisis, exacerbated by prolonged droughts, delays in energy projects, and a growing deficit in gas and electricity availability.
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Colombia experienced one of the most significant increases in electricity tariffs in Latin America.
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Colombia finds itself at a critical crossroads in its energy sector. With hydropower reservoirs at critically low levels, only 50% capacity due to a prolonged drought—the country faces the threat of energy shortages.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia is raising alarms about a looming financial and energy crisis, driven by concerns over the government’s handling of the electricity company Air-e.
Read moreJosé Camilo Manzur, president of the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Asocodis), highlighted the precarious situation faced by Colombia’s public utility sector due to the lack of resources to cover energy subsidies.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) stands out as an organization committed not only to economic development but also to gender equity in Colombia.
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Time for our quarterly update of XM key indicators. Demand continues to rise – at least regulated i.e. household and small business demand – and the issues with hydro cause the matrix to shift in response.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a second package of five energy transmission projects aimed at enhancing the reliability of Colombia's energy supply in regions facing critical shortages, as identified by system operator XM.
Read moreIn response to concerns raised by Colombia's intersectoral energy committee (comprising Andesco, Alcogen, Andeg, Asocodis, Naturgas, and SER Colombia), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a detailed statement addressing the challenges facing the country’s energy sector.
Read moreIn a significant move toward enhancing energy management and production, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Andrés Camacho and Governor of Atlántico Eduardo Verano have signed an agreement to establish the Caribbean Energy Company.
Read moreThe Colombian Commodity Exchange (BMC) announced a new mechanism designed to stabilize energy supply contracts, ultimately reducing energy costs for consumers.
Read moreBogotá may soon face energy rationing, as confirmed by Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán.
Read moreAlejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), recently spoke about the energy sector's response to the Colombian government's latest measures aimed at ensuring energy supply across the country, despite the emerging shortages of water and gas.
Read moreSandra Fonseca, Director of Asoenergía, issued a stark warning about Colombia’s energy crisis, highlighting the dire situation caused by a shortage of rain and reduced gas supplies.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia has faced significant challenges in recent months. The arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon delivered a major setback to the industry, particularly affecting the country's hydroelectric power plants due to reduced water levels. Alongside this natural issue, the sector also grapples with growing uncertainty.
Read moreSandra Forero Ramírez, a councilwoman from the Centro Democrático party, has called on Colombia's Inspector General to launch a preliminary investigation into the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) for delays in processing key energy transmission projects.
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A recent report by S&P has highlighted that Colombia currently holds the highest energy prices in Latin America, despite regional differences in how countries have been affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon.
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Colombian energy operator XM reported that the water contributions to the country's hydroelectric reservoirs have dropped to their lowest levels in 40 years, raising concerns about the stability of the nation's energy system.
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Colombia is currently grappling with the most unfavorable rainfall conditions in the past 40 years, particularly in August and September.
Read moreThe government, through the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), activated the ‘Mechanism for Sustaining Energy Reliability’ under Resolution CREG 026 of 2014.
Read moreColombia's energy sector is facing increasing risks, as highlighted by Ecopetrol's recent announcement to restrict gas supplies in response to thermal demand during the country’s ongoing drought.
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For over two years, warnings have circulated about a potential power rationing crisis in Colombia by 2025. A growing demand for electricity, coupled with delays in energy generation and transmission projects, has raised concerns that the country might face shortages.
Read moreColombia’s energy and natural gas companies are raising alarms over the government's failure to allocate sufficient funds for energy and gas subsidies.
Read moreIn a major milestone for sustainable energy in Colombia, two of the five projected solar farms in Barranquilla have been approved, marking the launch of the "Energy Communities in Barranquilla" initiative.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, reassured the public that the country is not at risk of blackouts, despite the challenges posed by the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia has been raising alarms about the growing challenges the country faces in energy generation and transmission.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a restriction on energy exports to Ecuador as part of a broader strategy to address the country's ongoing drought crisis and preserve local power supplies.
Read moreThe energy crisis in Colombia's Caribbean coast is spiraling out of control.
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Carlos Correa Flórez, Director of the Unit of Mining and Energy Planning (UPME), opened the "Colombia Toward a Sustainable Energy Future" forum by outlining the nation's advancements in energy transition.
Read moreThe Colombian government introduced a new financing initiative to improve housing with renewable energy solutions, specifically solar power.
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