The 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.
Read moreThe electricity sector in Colombia is proactively gearing up to ensure the uninterrupted supply of energy services in the event of an El Niño phenomenon.
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Following on from last week’s Thursday Thought which critiqued President Gustavo Petro’s statement that Colombia could be “the Saudi Arabia of clean energy”, I found an article proving that no country could aspire to that distinction, at least concerning hydrogen.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez, spoke about the possibility of power rationing because of the likely arrival of El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe Costa Caribe region has become a focal point for renewable energy growth. To leverage this potential and attract new investors, the Association of New Energies and Hydrogen of the Caribbean is launching a project database.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has launched a new informative portal, providing interested parties with access to the regulations and conditions of the offshore wind energy process.
Read moreThe association issued a warning about the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on the electrical system.
Read moreThe government's attempts to reduce electricity prices have faced challenges and uncertainties, potentially impacting the cost of electricity for consumers.
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 Colombian Inspector General's Office made observations regarding the content of the documents of the ongoing selection process for the execution of civil works in Phase 2 of the Hidroituango project.
Read moreObtaining permits for the construction of solar or wind projects has become one of the major obstacles to accelerating the energy transition in the country.
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XM reported on energy generation figures for April 2023.
Read moreThermal power plants are the "ace up the sleeve" of Colombia's electrical system to prevent blackouts during periods of climate stress like the El Niño phenomenon or other events that could disrupt the National Interconnected System (SIN).
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We recently reported President Gustavo Petro saying “Colombia can be the Saudi Arabia of clean energies.” To be sure, a bold and dramatic statement, but (as usual) he was long on big ideas and short on details. What would it mean to be “The Saudi Arabia of clean energy”? Could Colombia aspire to such a distinction?
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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 moreRecent measurements taken by scientists at the University of Cordoba (Unicor) have revealed that Montería (Cordoba) is experiencing risky conditions associated with high levels of ultraviolet radiation.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, and President Gustavo Petro spoke about a possible ‘El Niño’ phenomenon in Colombia.
Read moreOver the past few weeks, the Caribbean region has been hit by high temperatures. In some areas, the heat index has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, leading to a surge in electricity consumption.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) made an important announcement about the Windpeshi wind farm.
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The Pavagada Ultra Mega Solar Park would cover most of the island of Manhattan and generates power for millions of families in India. Built on arid land once used for subsistence agriculture, the developers thought they had created a novel way for the local population to benefit. But it’s not enough.
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The Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) talked about the possibility of facing an 'El Niño' phenomenon in the 2H23.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Velez, issued a statement regarding an inaccuracy she made about energy prices.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for March this year.
Read moreA group of lawyers and citizens have submitted a petition to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) regarding the special energy tariff regime for the region.
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The Director-General of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), Carlos Adrián Correa, recently spoke about global greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel consumption in Colombia, and the main challenges for advancing the transition.
Read moreDespite all efforts to control and lower electricity prices, consumers continue to bear the burden of increasing costs.
Read moreThe experts at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have warned that the El Niño Phenomenon is increasingly likely to occur in the 2H23. Here are some of its possible effects in the Colombia’s energy sector.
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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 March, 2023. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has published a draft decree proposing new policies and guidelines for the country's electricity sector.
Read moreInflation in Colombia is on a relentless upward trend, with two years already completed. Regulated utilities play a role.
Read moreThe government seeks to intervene in energy prices to provide relief for Colombians, and experts continue to suggest other less risky alternatives.
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 moreColombia is working to diversify its energy matrix, and solar power is one of the most important ways to achieve this.
Read moreThe Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), Jose Antonio Ocampo, spoke about green hydrogen in Colombia.
Read moreThe electricity sector has expressed concern about the reliability of the National Interconnection System (SIN) and sent a message to the government.
Read moreIn an opinion article, Manuel Moreno Slagter discusses smart meters and their benefits.
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XM reported on energy generation figures for February 2023.
Read moreAndeg's Alejandro Castañeda highlighted some of the challenges Colombia faces in achieving a fair Energy Transition.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level of reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
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XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced energy prices in Colombia for February this year.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez sent some proposals to help reduce tariffs.
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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 February, 2023. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the National Energy Secretariat of Panama signed an agreement to promote a binational electricity network.
Read moreThe governor of Atlantico, Elsa Noguera, announced that electricity has arrived in Vereda de las Vacas in Sabanalarga.
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