Colombia's energy and public services sectors face severe institutional weaknesses due to prolonged leadership vacancies at key regulatory bodies, according to Corficolombiana.
Read moreColombia's Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) confirmed progress on the long-discussed electrical interconnection with Panama during the first half of 2026, according to CREG Director Antonio Jiménez.
Read moreAdministrative procedures and regulatory approvals consume approximately 50% of total development time for energy projects in Colombia, representing a critical bottleneck delaying urgently needed generation capacity additions.
Read moreColombia officially launched its National Hydrogen Policy, establishing a comprehensive framework to position the country as a regional leader in green and blue hydrogen production while creating new clean industries and accelerating energy transition.
Read moreCelsia CEO Ricardo Sierra warned that Colombia is already experiencing a "silent rationing" of electricity, characterized by connection denials and supply restrictions that don't yet constitute formal nationwide rationing but signal serious underlying problems.
Read moreDecember 6, 2025: Air-e and Afinia, the two electricity distribution companies serving Colombia's Caribbean coast, announced a collaborative effort to address the region's persistent energy challenges through a common agenda focused on structural solutions.
Read moreColombia's Constitutional Court validated Decree 1275 of 2024, which recognizes indigenous peoples as environmental authorities within their territories, but established specific conditions for its application. The decree, signed by President Gustavo Petro and issued by the Ministry of Environment, responds to a demand from ancestral communities spanning more than three decades.
Read moreColombia has already entered a phase of energy rationing, according to Natalia Gutiérrez, president of the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgen), during her intervention at the 'Country Perspectives 2026' forum organized by Revista CAMBIO.
Read moreColombia's renewable energy sector achieved significant growth in 2025, with 27 new projects adding 925 megawatts of capacity and bringing total renewable generation to 2,685 megawatts in medium and large-scale operations.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro surprised observers on December 5, 2025, by publicly congratulating Grupo Sarmiento, the conglomerate founded by Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo—Colombia's wealthiest individual—following the announcement of a major renewable energy investment. The gesture is notable given Petro's history of criticizing large business groups.
Read moreMinEnergia Edwin Palma leads Colombia's historic advancement in clean energy through the Plan 6GW Plus strategy, transforming the country's energy matrix from less than 2% to 13.87% clean energy sources between 2022 and 2025.
Read moreSandra Fonseca will step down as executive director of the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) in December 2025 after serving since March 2020.
Read moreThe national government issued for public comment a draft decree establishing guidelines for incorporating Energy Storage Systems (ESS) into the National Interconnected System (SIN) and Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI), enabling their remuneration, planning, and coordinated operation in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) published Resolution CREG 101 094 of 2025, establishing transitional rules to make network use more efficient, promote electrical sector reliability through project entry, ensure demand supply, and initiate a new process for assigning connection points to generation plants.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Public Services (Superservicios) is conducting comprehensive technical evaluations of companies participating in Colombia's electricity service chain to verify performance and ensure users receive timely and reliable supply across all regions.
Read moreEnergy Minister Edwin Palma announced that the Colombian government has activated a subsidy rights assignment mechanism to restore liquidity to electric sector companies and stabilize financial flows.
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Colombia inaugurated what promises to be its largest floating solar park in Turbaco, Bolívar in October 2025, but the project highlights a significant regulatory gap regarding environmental protections for these installations.
Read moreColombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy announced a historic initiative during the II Summit on Governance for Just Energy Transition and Peace in Santa Marta on November 24, 2025: the creation of a National Association of Energy Communities.
Read moreAfinia, EPM's electricity distribution subsidiary serving Colombia's Caribbean coast, faces a projected deficit of 1.5 to 1.8 trillion pesos in 2026, according to Ricardo Arango, the company's general manager.
Read moreColombia's electricity distributors and retailers have issued a dire warning about proposed regulatory changes that could devastate the sector.
Read moreColombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy announced an extensive incentive package on November 24, 2025, aimed at accelerating the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide. The measures promote sustainable mobility, attract investment, and reduce operating costs for charging service providers.
Read moreACIEM, the Colombian engineers’ association published this article advocating nuclear power investment for the country’s Caribbean region. While the Caribbean is the country’s center for renewable energy, that needs complementary firm power to smooth out the irregularities of Mother Nature and coal is no longer a long-term strategic option.
Read moreColombia’s longstanding struggle to guarantee universal access to energy is resurfacing with urgency.
Read moreColombia took center stage at COP30 in Belém after Environment Minister (MinAmbiente) Irene Vélez unveiled the Belém Declaration, a political manifesto calling for a concrete, enforceable roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, “not symbolically, but tangibly,” she said to a packed room filled with applause and slogans of support.
Read moreA brief remark at the VIII Petroleum, Gas and Energy Summit was enough to stir debate across Colombia’s energy sector.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is facing mounting pressure, and the country’s most vulnerable point remains the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) opened the door to one of the most controversial reforms in recent years: a proposal to structure electricity bills based on consumption levels rather than socioeconomic strata.
Read moreAt the VIII Petroleum, Gas and Energy Summit, the conversation shifted to one of the sector’s most persistent concerns: Colombia’s heavy fiscal burden on the energy industry.
Read moreThe Amazon’s energy transition took center stage at COP30 in Belém, where local governments and the regional development bank Fonplata highlighted how renewable projects, properly financed, can transform isolated communities long dependent on diesel.
Read moreColombia made regional history this year by becoming the first Latin American country to award an offshore wind contract, yet the achievement comes with a warning label.
Read moreColombia’s path toward a more reliable, modern energy framework took center stage at the 2025 International Regulatory Forum, an event organized by Naturgas in partnership with Universidad Externado and supported by the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
Read moreAs 2025 draws to a close, optimism about Colombia’s energy future is being overshadowed by an unsettling reality: the country is running out of time to expand its electricity supply.
Read moreBarranquilla is redefining what a Latin American city can accomplish when political will, community participation, and clean-energy innovation move in the same direction.
Read moreColombia’s path toward a cleaner and more competitive energy system is facing a financial and regulatory race against time.
Read moreThe department of Atlántico is positioning itself as one of Colombia’s main engines for the national energy transition, following strong support from the Ministry of Mines and Energy and new collaborations with international offshore wind companies.
Read moreA few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the needs of the many and the needs of the few, using this idea to talk about the ability of small groups to prevent energy investments that are vital for “keeping the lights on”. Recently, I came upon an article about the French government’s frustrating attempts to move the inhabitants of Miquelon to safety and that got me thinking about North America’s St. Lawrence Seaway where the Ontario government moved 7,500 people to make way for a hydro dam.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreIn Colombia’s Congress, urgency often overshadows importance, and that may explain why the government’s flagship energy reform bill, aimed at reducing electricity tariffs, remains stalled.
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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 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 moreIn a step toward cleaner energy and sustainability, Colombia’s Ministry of Defense (MinDefensa) and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) have signed an agreement to install a large-scale solar panel system at the Fortaleza Building, the ministry’s main administrative complex in Bogotá.
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 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 moreColombia has approved a historic CoP$8.3T investment plan to install solar panels in low-income households, marking the country’s most ambitious renewable energy initiative to date.
Read moreColombia has taken a decisive step toward a modern, interoperable electric mobility system.
Read moreIn the first half of 2025, Enel Colombia transferred nearly CoP$2.7B to the departments of Atlántico and Cesar as part of the country’s electric sector transfers for solar energy generation in 2024. The funds, mandated by national law, are intended for public investment projects in infrastructure, utilities, and basic sanitation.
Read moreCryptocurrency mining company Cryptogranjas is targeting Latin America as a major expansion zone, selecting four countries for operational growth based on their energy-infrastructure advantages.
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 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 moreColombia’s electric mobility revolution is moving faster than ever, but the country’s charging infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) approved two temporary measures aimed at increasing the operational flexibility of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), particularly in the Caribbean region, where the country faces its most significant electricity constraints.
Read moreColombia is emerging as one of Latin America’s leaders in electric vehicle (EV) sales, yet its charging infrastructure has long lagged demand. That issue, however, is beginning to change.
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro has issued Decree 1091 of 2025, setting out a new framework for long-term energy contracting in Colombia.
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 moreThe Colombian government is moving forward with plans to update the national electricity pricing formula, aiming to ensure greater fairness and stability in tariffs across the country.
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 moreDuring his official visit to Europe, Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for greater European investment in South America, particularly to accelerate the development of clean energy projects across the region.
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 moreColombia’s first offshore wind auction, officially launched during COP-28 in 2023, has entered its defining stage after nearly two years of regulatory fine-tuning and technical adjustments.
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 energy sector is sounding the alarm: without rapid action, the country could face power shortages and rolling blackouts by 2026.
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 moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has issued a new resolution expanding the range of goods and services eligible for tax incentives under Laws 1715 of 2014 and 2099 of 2021, in a move designed to attract more private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen projects.
Read moreColombia’s Senate is moving forward with a bill to fast-track environmental licensing for clean energy projects, a reform that could redefine how the country balances environmental protection with its energy transition goals.
Read moreColombia has secured fresh momentum for its energy transition with a US$138.5M credit line from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), signed through the National Development Finance Agency (FDN).
Read moreI recently attended the annual ENERCOL conference, put on by ACIEM, the Colombian association of electrical engineers. The two days were packed with information and interesting presentations, too dense to cover completely. Here, I will talk about the serious challenges the speakers identified and my views on perhaps the most difficult barrier to their resolution.
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 Colombian government has intensified its dispute with the power sector over soaring electricity prices, accusing hydroelectric companies of speculation despite high water levels and a recently updated pricing formula from the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreColombia’s auto market posted strong growth in September 2025, with 24,894 new vehicle registrations, a 45.2% year-on-year increase. The surge was driven by cleaner technologies, as hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped from 118 units in September 2024 to 706 this year, a staggering 498% increase.
Read moreColombia’s efforts to expand its electricity supply are being hampered by mounting bottlenecks in transmission infrastructure, regulation, and social licensing, raising concerns over the country’s ability to meet rapidly growing demand.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) will launch a regulatory review aimed at cutting gas transportation costs by up to 50% on routes such as Bogotá–Cartagena, Minister Edwin Palma announced during a visit to Cesar.
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.
Read moreThe latest Pulso Eléctrico 2025 survey, conducted by Arteaga Latam, has confirmed overwhelming public support for renewable energy in Colombia, with solar and wind emerging as the clear favorites for expansion.
Read moreThe government’s proposal to make Gecelca the electricity operator for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira following the liquidation of Air-e has sparked strong criticism from business leaders and energy experts.
Read moreAt the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation in Bogotá, Renting Colombia showcased its progress and challenges in advancing energy transition across Latin America’s mobility sector.
Read moreAt the 19th Environmental Seminar, the National Association of Public Services Companies (Andesco) issued a stark warning: recent fiscal and regulatory shifts, particularly changes to the carbon tax, could jeopardize Colombia’s progress on sustainability, energy transition, and natural resource protection.
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 Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released guidelines for the implementation of Colombia Solar, a program aimed at helping small businesses in the popular economy adopt clean energy solutions.
Read moreColombia’s government has unveiled a draft regulation that could reshape the country’s energy tariffs by formally integrating battery storage systems into the national electricity market.
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 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 moreOnce again, the Colombian Caribbean faces the threat of gas shortages and possible energy rationing.
Read moreColombia’s Constitutional Court has upheld the validity of a controversial regulation governing electricity service in the Caribbean region, while setting strict limits on its application.
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 moreThe Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), a renewables-focused initiative supported by Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund, plans to channel US$7.5B into clean energy projects across developing countries over the next five years.
Read moreAmid growing concerns over possible energy rationing in Colombia’s Caribbean region, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) insisted that supply will be guaranteed during the scheduled maintenance of the SPEC LNG regasification plant in Cartagena this October.
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 moreColombia took another step toward diversifying its energy mix after the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted approvals for two strategic projects: the AES Solar 3 solar park in Tolima and the Huila 230 kV substation with its associated transmission lines.
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