The Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios (SuperServicios) published the number of tons of garbage produced and the percentage of this figure recycled in Colombia.
Read moreIvan Duque's government has promoted the inclusion of new technologies, such is the case of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.
Read moreNatalia Gutiérrez, President of the Colombian Association of Power Generators (Acolgen) spoke about fundamental issues such as energy demand, Hidroituango, and prior consultations.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutierrez spoke about the sector's investments for the coming years.
Read moreMinister of Transport (MinTransporte), Ángela María Orozco, will speak about energy transition at the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Germany.
Read moreThe Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB) conducted a survey on the needs of managers and executives regarding competitiveness and infrastructure in 2022.
Read moreColombia is going through a good moment with renewable energy, and investors confirm it.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the unconventional energy generation target for 2023.
Read moreThe government presented positive results from its efforts to achieve energy security through the transition to clean energy.
Read moreI am in Barranquilla this week where there are not one but two energy-related conferences. Last week, President Iván Duque called Barranquilla, Colombia’s “Energy City”. This reflects his government’s energy priorities which have, indeed, made Colombia’s Caribbean business capital into a potential hub, even though the expected energy may not be seen for many years.
Read moreSome of presidential candidate Gustavo Petro's proposals have generated several discussions, and Acolgen spoke out on this issue.
Read morePresident Iván Duque participated in the presentation of the roadmap for offshore wind projects.
Read moreWhen ‘playing’ the Financial Times’ Climate Game, I recalled a very early computer game. But the Climate Game has more serious implications.
Read moreBarranquilla continues to be a protagonist in Colombia's energy transition, this time with the first offshore wind farm.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the entry of new projects to the system.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector talked about the energy transition process in the country.
Read moreRepresentatives of Éxito and Ransa spoke about the impact of the country's commitments on sustainability on their companies.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the progress of regional projects financed with the General Royalties System (SGR).
Read moreColombia advances in the energy transition process, and experts give recommendations for this process.
Read moreMinEnergia Diego Mesa tweeted a World Economic Forum (WEF) ranking which showed Colombia as the 29th best in the world at energy transition, third-best in Latin America. Researching this, I was inspired to write again about preparedness for transition.
Read moreChina has its eyes set on Colombia and is putting its investments in three main sectors.
Read moreElectric mobility has become a fundamental tool for governments and companies to achieve sustainability goals in countries and Colombia stands out in this regard.
Read moreThe Renewable Energy Association of Colombia (SER Colombia) announced the members that will make up its Board of Directors for the period April 2022 and March 2023.
Read moreColombia continues to talk about the attractiveness of hydrogen. Naturgas mentioned about some of the challenges to produce this fuel in the country.
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Read moreAccenture conducted a study on the trends for the energy sector this year.
Read moreThe ninth edition of the FISE Fair in Medellin ended with good investment expectations.
Read moreThe country’s president, Iván Duque went to New York this week. The main headlines were about presenting results of the peace process to the UN Security Council. But he also went to the world’s financial capital to talk about green finance.
Read moreBogota announced a pilot project to measure pollution from freight vehicles in real time.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published the official Roadmap for Offshore Wind Projects.
Read moreMinTransporte Ángela María Orozco talked about the country's electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid market.
Read moreLatin American thinktank, The Dialogue, recently asked a panel of experts “Is Colombia on Track to Make the Shift to Renewables?” Their answers highlighted some key themes and got me thinking about related issues, especially in the light of other recent studies and, importantly, Colombia’s upcoming presidential elections.
Read moreColombia is one of the priority countries in which the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX Group) will strengthen its contributions in 2022.
Read moreLocal authorities in Bogota announced an increase in the fleet of electric buses in the city.
Read moreAsoenergía made proposals to prevent energy prices from continuing to rise in the country.
Read moreThe Comptroller General's Office made a statement on the deforestation situation in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a resolution modifying the schedule of energy transportation capacity allocations for Class 1 projects.
Read moreMiguel Lotero, Vice Minister of Energy, talked about the possibility of a new energy auction in the country.
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How much will energy transition cost and who will pay for it? Are we willing – are we able – to pay for net zero?
Read moreColombia ended its participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) with an important announcement.
Read moreThe Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for the Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE) announced its plans to connect more families to energy service.
Read moreThe National Association of Colombian Entrepreneurs (ANDI) spoke about relevant issues in the energy sector.
Read moreAfter the Ideam warned about the beginning of the rainy season, some areas of the country are already affected.
Read moreColombia will participate in the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2022.
Read moreWood Mackenzie discussed the performance of global lithium-ion battery capacity in the coming years.
Read moreI opened an oil industry newsletter this morning to a photo of a group of oil workers (with remarkably clean overalls) around a drill rig and a title that said “These men produce the oil for my diesel truck”. Below it was a picture of kids playing in a dirty street with the title “These children produce the lithium for your electric car”. Like all such Internet memes, much has been exaggerated for effect and there is a grain of truth somewhere deeply buried.
Read moreFenoge announced a strategy to promote the development of green and blue hydrogen projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, talked about Colombia's Green Taxonomy.
Read moreCREG's Jorge Valencia spoke about the challenges of the sector to innovate.
Read moreNatasha Avendaño García, Superintendent of Public Utilities, visited the main works at Hidroituango.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) approved more resources to finance energy projects around the country.
Read moreMayor of Barranquilla Jaime Pumarejo will travel to the US to close a memorandum of understanding to build the first offshore wind farm in the country.
Read moreColombian authorities attended CERAweek with the aim of showing the country's progress in energy issues and attracting investment in this sector.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the resources allocated to energy subsidies during this year.
Read moreLocal authorities announced new environmental measures in the main cities of the country.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Companies approved the merger of the companies Emgesa S.A., Codensa S.A. ESP, Enel Green Power Colombia and ESSA2 SpA (subsidiaries in Central America).
Read moreIn 2019, the Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit to protect and compensate those affected by the Hidroituango emergency. The lawsuit was recently admitted by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca.
Read moreCésar Arias, Director of Colombia's Public Credit Directorate, spoke about the country's main initiatives to meet its environmental commitments and the role of green TES.
Read moreEnergy sector experts spoke about the consequences of a possible delay in the entry into operation of Hidrotiuango.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Carlos Eduardo Correa, announced a project to plant corals in different offshore areas of the country.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Public Utilities (Superservicios) announced the activation of a special follow-up committee for the management program signed with Afinia.
Read morePresident Iván Duque and the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, supervised the development of the first stage of the Helios I solar farm.
Read moreThe authorities discovered a millionaire fraud that several commercial establishments were committing against the energy service in Barranquilla.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) created the Carbon Neutrality Alliance with the goal of making the Colombian electricity sector carbon neutral by 2050.
Read moreColombian authorities postponed again the signing of contracts awarded in the last renewable energy auction.
Read moreColombia finds itself in an asymmetric situation: it is expected to be one of the most affected by climate change but it is way down on the list of those causing the phenomenon. So whatever it might contribute to lowering its carbon footprint will have only a minimal impact on its own outcomes. As a recent IEA study emphasizes, lowering its carbon footprint is less important than preparing the country for the damage that climate change might bring.
Read moreA resolution issued in June 2021 by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), may delay the development and/or entry into operation of several unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Adaptation Fund, an entity attached to the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), announced large investments for those affected by climate change.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEneriga), Diego Mesa, talked about the Hidroituango megaproject and EPM's commitments with this project.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a resolution that defines a new formula for purchasing energy.
Read moreWhile in Europe, President Iván Duque Márquez spoke about the energy transition process in Colombia.
Read moreControl Risks is a specialized consultant firm “committed to helping our clients build organizations that are secure, compliant and resilient”. Every year at this time they publish the results of a survey sent to their clients and those who follow the company on LinkedIn. It was interesting to see where climate change ended up in the list of risks and in the list of opportunities.
Read moreOn instructions of the President of the Republic, Iván Duque Márquez, a Unified Command Post (PMU) was held to discuss the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of Colombia, Iván Duque, signed a joint declaration on environmental dialogue.
Read moreInvest in Cartagena and the Cartagena Chamber of Commerce are promoting the renewable energy sector.
Read moreThe mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, delivered new electric buses for the city.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in association with the World Bank, announced initial recommendations to massify wind energy in the country.
Read moreCompanies developing renewable energy projects have a different alternative to long-term contract auctions to sell the energy generated.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) ended its control and follow-up visit to the Hidroituango project.
Read moreColombia seeks to establish the terms to administer and manage royalty resources to strengthen energy in Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI).
Read moreIRENA, which stands for International Renewable Energy Agency, recently published a study it called “Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation: The Hydrogen Factor”. It is largely based on a survey it did of its 164 members and 162 global experts on hydrogen or energy. Colombia is mentioned five times in the 118-page report (six counting an anonymous appearance on a map) but the survey results did make me think about the country’s chances of success in this new industry.
Read moreAlthough late for Glasgow, a number of studies have recently come out dealing the energy transition and some of these have mentioned Colombia explicitly or provided guidance on how transition might evolve.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Residential Public Utilities published the number of claims for public services.
Read moreUS is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growing trend for greater awareness of its impact on consumers and the preservation of the environment.
Read moreThe Comptroller General's Office (CGR) declared full compensation of the Hidroituango damage.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Carlos Eduardo Correa, pursued his environmental agenda in Costa Rica.
Read morePresidential pre-candidates showed their positions on a possible tax reform during the debate organized by El Tiempo.
Read morePresident Ivan Duque spoke about the achievements of energy transformation during his administration.
Read more“Green” these days means “environmentally friendly” obviously and, in the energy context, the topic of this website. But before we were so aware of our effect on the planet, “green” usually referred to “greenbacks”, a slang term for US dollars. “Green financing” means going for greenbacks for environmentally friendly projects.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted environmental permission for the Escobal solar project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Transport (MinTransporte) talked about the number of Electric Vehicles (EV) registered in the RUNT during 2021.
Read moreFollowing the announcement of the extension of the 'Pico y Placa' measure in Bogota, it is expected that the sale of bicycles and other associated lines, such as scooters and electric bicycles, will have a significant increase.
Read moreI had not planned a sequel to last week’s Thursday Thoughts article on energy efficiency but then I stumbled upon a New Yorker piece about refrigeration and an apparent energy-efficiency death spiral.
Read morePresident Iván Duque announced the goal of declaring a large part of the country a protected area.
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