Colombia’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 moreWhat was once touted as a milestone in Colombia’s energy transition has now become a desolate reminder of unfulfilled promises.
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 moreDuring the 27th Congress of Andesco, the National Association of Public Services and Communications Companies, Judith de Buelvas, Chair of Andesco’s Board and CEO of Veolia Colombia and Panama, emphasized the relevance of technical dialogue and regulatory alignment to support Colombia’s energy and environmental transition.
Read moreAmid rising geopolitical tensions and looming inflationary pressures, Colombia is at a crossroads in its pursuit of a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Read moreAs Colombia's electricity demand steadily rises, the pressure to expand energy supply becomes more urgent.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft bill aiming to reduce electricity tariffs.
Read moreOn June 17, 2025, as evening approached Barranquilla, a sudden blackout plunged the city and surrounding municipalities into darkness. For over three hours, 184,000 users were left without power, triggering widespread outrage and economic losses estimated at CoP$23B. But for many, this was not just another outage, it was the visible tip of a crisis that has worsened under state intervention.
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 moreAt a time when Colombia’s public utility sector faces mounting financial and operational challenges, the 27th Andesco Congress in Cartagena became a platform for sharp criticism of government inaction and unfulfilled promises.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is preparing a series of regulatory adjustments to ease the pressure of rising energy and gas tariffs on consumers, particularly due to growing dependence on imported natural gas.
Read moreIn a move to promote sustainable development in some of Colombia’s most underserved regions, the national government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a significant incentive package for the department of La Guajira.
Read moreThe Caribbean Region Administrative Planning body (RAP Caribe), led by Eduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico and President of RAP Caribe, has formally requested the creation of a technical working group with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to develop immediate and long-term solutions to the region’s struggling electric power system.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced that the Colectora transmission project, a key initiative to bring renewable energy from La Guajira to the country’s interior, will be fully operational by August 2026.
Read moreColombia is aiming high in its pursuit of a clean energy future, projecting up to €68B in investment from European companies for its energy transition efforts following a high-level meeting in Belgium.
Read moreColombia has dropped three positions in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), falling from 35th to 38th place among 118 countries. This marks a reversal in momentum for a country once considered a regional leader in renewable energy development.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified that Colombia Solar, the government’s photovoltaic energy initiative aimed at relieving subsidy-related financial burdens, is a national-level program and not linked to any specific municipal administration or political campaign.
Read moreIn a landmark report, Colombia’s electricity system operator XM issued a stark warning over increasing operational risks to the national grid.
Read moreEdwin Palma Egea, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) since early 2024, is confronting one of the country’s most persistent challenges: the chronic energy crisis in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) announced that all environmental permits for 17 unconventional renewable energy projects in La Guajira are currently up to date. This comes amid concerns about delays in project execution and mounting pressure to accelerate the country’s energy transition.
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.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution for public comment that proposes key regulatory changes for self-generators and marginal producers of electricity.
Read moreSER Colombia, the national association of renewable energy companies, issued a strong appeal to the government for the urgent creation of a regulatory framework that supports the integration of energy storage systems into Colombia’s transmission grid.
Read moreIn a dramatic policy shift, the World Bank has announced it will support nuclear energy projects “for the first time in decades,” marking a significant turn in the institution’s approach to global energy development.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia’s energy transformation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the reactivation of 20 solar and wind energy projects in the department of La Guajira, representing a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), or 40% of the national government’s goal of reaching 6 GW under its “6GW Plus” initiative.
Read moreA groundbreaking new study has found that Colombians are not only deeply concerned about the environmental crisis but also recognize their own role in causing and potentially solving it.
Read moreIn a landmark effort to boost Colombia's energy transition, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) have unveiled the results of a comprehensive research initiative aimed at identifying real, science-backed opportunities for decarbonization and efficient use of national resources.
Read moreIn a landmark year for its energy transition, Colombia reached a record investment of over CoP$9.0T in renewable energy projects in 2024, with more than 97% of these funds directed toward solar energy, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, formally asked the Superintendent of Public Utilities, Yanod Márquez, to share in detail the proposed business solution for Air-e, an electricity service provider facing operational challenges on the Caribbean coast.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgén) released its second sustainability report for 2024, showcasing significant environmental and social progress, along with advancements in energy transition.
Read moreA recent ruling by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca has ordered the Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, to allocate and execute the necessary funds to pay energy and gas subsidies owed to low-income households across the country.
Read moreYou know. The kind you shouldn’t watch but can’t stop peaking through your fingers to see what happens next. Electricaribe / Air-e is like that. You know there will be blood but you have to be there as it unfolds. Will Afinia be the next victim?
Read moreAt the IV Forum on Sustainability Milestones, Andrés Bitar, Vice President of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs at the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), emphasized the scale of the challenge facing Colombia in decarbonizing its transportation sector, a critical step toward meeting national and global climate targets.
Read moreWater stress, a term gaining global attention, refers to the condition in which the demand for water exceeds the available amount or when water quality is too poor to be used. It is measured by comparing the water used to the renewable water resources available. Factors such as population growth, intensive agriculture, industrial development, and climate change contribute significantly to this growing issue.
Read moreAt the IV Sustainability Forum of the Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP), the panel “Energy Without Exclusion: The Strength of a Diverse Matrix” brought together experts to discuss the present and future of Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreDespite the Colombian government's commitment to advancing the energy transition, delays in upgrading transmission infrastructure are severely hindering progress.
Read moreWhile the lights remain on across Colombia, the energy sector faces a growing crisis, not of generation capacity or infrastructure, but of trust and financial solvency.
Read moreIn a decisive diplomatic mission to Brussels, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laura Sarabia, held a series of high-level meetings with European Union leaders aimed at strengthening political dialogue and forging new strategic alliances in areas such as peacebuilding, energy transition, and international cooperation.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) released the National Firewood Substitution Plan (PNSL) for the 2025–2030 period, outlining a progressive transition away from inefficient and highly polluting fuels commonly used for domestic cooking.
Read moreColombia’s Comptroller General, Carlos Hernán Rodríguez, along with the Office of the Inspector General, raised alarms over the long-term stability and reliability of electricity and natural gas services across the country, with serious consequences for electricity affordability.
Read moreAs Colombia accelerates its transition toward electric mobility, an overlooked piece of infrastructure is coming into focus: parking lots.
Read moreThe 3rd Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency Congress, jointly organized by the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) and the Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas), will take place on July 16–17, 2025, at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Read moreTransport Minister outlines progress, new investments, and legislative push to revive national rail system.
Read moreDespite boasting some of the most favorable natural conditions in the world for renewable energy, wind speeds in La Guajira are double the global average and solar radiation is 66% higher than the world norm, developing unconventional renewable energy (NCRE) projects in Colombia has become increasingly frustrating for companies.
Read moreThe future of Colombia's only surviving large-scale wind energy projects rests on a critical environmental permit.
Read moreThe Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) reported a remarkable 105% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Colombia between 2023 and 2024. This surge in demand marks a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation alternatives and reinforces its position as a regional leader in sustainable mobility.
Read moreBogotá secured its place as one of the leading innovation hubs in Latin America, ranking third in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink, a global research platform analyzing innovation economies across more than 200,000 entities.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced plans to travel to Brussels next week to engage with over 170 European energy companies and present investment opportunities tied to the country’s ambitious 6GW Plus Strategy.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) approved a sweeping reform of the rules governing the commercialization component of electricity tariffs, marking the most significant regulatory shift in the sector in a decade.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio), announced an investment of CoP$2.4B aimed at strengthening the country’s mining and energy sectors.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia's energy transition, Celsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, announced the start of operations at its first wind energy project in the country, the Carreto Wind Farm, located in the department of Atlántico.
Read moreFacing growing electricity demand and the complexities of energy transition, Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) committed to an ambitious roadmap for 2025: moving from planning to execution to safeguard the nation’s power supply.
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 moreIn the misty highlands of Kamojang, West Java, a quiet revolution is transforming the way coffee is made and how geothermal energy can be used.
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 moreColombia has been ranked as the fifth most complex country in the world to do business, according to the 2025 Global Business Complexity Index released by TMF Group. The list is led by Greece, followed by France, Mexico, Turkey, and then Colombia.
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 moreIn a significant step toward regional energy cooperation, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, met with Ecuador’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Inés María Manzano, to review and strengthen the bilateral electrical interconnection between the two nations.
Read moreAfter months of delays due to funding shortages, construction on the long-awaited "energy fields" in the Las Malvinas and La Playa neighborhoods in Barranquilla, specifically in the Adelita de Char sector, will resume this week, with completion now scheduled for August 2025.
Read moreColombia took another decisive step toward diversifying its energy matrix and decarbonizing its economy during the VII National Geothermal Meeting (RENAG 2025), held May 5–9 at the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) headquarters in Bogotá.
Read moreFrom the World Bank’s perspective, Colombia has all the ingredients to become a key player in Latin America's energy transition. Yet despite its strong potential and political will, the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country remains frustratingly sluggish.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is taking significant strides in the country’s energy transition by investing heavily in renewable energy.
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 moreAmid growing pressure on Colombia’s electrical system and increasing fears of blackouts due to surging energy demand, renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, has emerged as a critical alternative. However, despite the urgency, these projects face bureaucratic and structural barriers that have significantly slowed their progress.
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 moreAllegations of corruption within Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) have sparked concern in the country’s energy sector, as a senator and top government officials call for urgent investigations into the agency’s internal practices.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Fair held in Barranquilla, María Nohemí Arboleda, General Manager of XM, the operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, sounded the alarm on the country’s lagging power transmission infrastructure.
Read moreAt the 8th Encuentro y Feria Renovables Latam held in Barranquilla, Alexandra Hernández, President of Ser Colombia, presented both promising progress and deep concerns about the future of renewable energy in the country.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a specialized team dedicated to evaluating environmental impact studies for renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is exploring a major regulatory shift aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects across the country.
Read moreOn the International Day of Light, a celebration established by UNESCO to recognize the transformative power of science, technology, and education, Colombian utility company Air-e unveiled a bold initiative: "Mujeres que Transforman 2025" (Women Who Transform 2025).
Read moreDespite ambitious plans by Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) to strengthen Colombia’s electric transmission network in the Bogotá savannah and neighboring departments, progress has been stalled due to prolonged delays in environmental licensing, delays not caused by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA), but rather by inaction from the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente).
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced potential sanctions against gas intermediary companies, accusing them of diverting residential gas supplies to more lucrative thermoelectric generation. His remarks follow a Fedesarrollo study warning of steep increases in gas tariffs due to rising import dependency.
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 moreDuring the XIV Supply Chain Congress in Colombia, prominent figures from the country’s freight transport sector voiced strong concerns over the government's lack of financial backing for the energy transition, as well as the growing insecurity and inefficiencies affecting their industry.
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.
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 moreColombia’s Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial additional tax on renewable energy projects introduced under President Gustavo Petro’s National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, is leading efforts to secure Chinese investment aimed at strengthening clean energy infrastructure in the country’s Caribbean region.
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 is gearing up for a major leap in its energy transformation.
Read moreAs part of an urgent strategy to prevent a deepening financial crisis among utility companies, Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced plans to pay off a multi-billion-peso backlog in electricity and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe Colombian government is preparing a new legislative push to address the long-standing "tariff option" debt owed to utility companies, mainly those distributing energy and gas, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Back then, households were allowed to delay payments for public services, with the understanding that those bills would eventually be settled. Years later, that financial catch-up remains unpaid.
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 moreInspector General’s Office raised serious concerns over the handling of the intervention into power company Air-e by the Superintendence of Public Utilities (Superservicios).
Read moreThe sustainability of Colombia’s energy system is under increasing pressure, driven by a combination of structural, financial, and regulatory challenges.
Read moreIn Colombia, both the government and certain family compensation funds are offering financial support and subsidies to help low-income households install solar photovoltaic systems.
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.
Read moreThe Colombian government officially launched “Caribe, Cambia Tu Energía” (“Caribbean, Change Your Energy”), a major energy efficiency initiative that will benefit more than 200,000 low- and middle-income households (strata 1, 2, and 3) in the Caribbean region.
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Colombia is falling behind on its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, according to a new report by the Regional Center for Energy Studies (CREE).
Read moreAt the LR Forum on Renewable Energy and Its Impact on the Future, a key panel titled “Green Financing: Incentives and Investment Models for Sustainable Projects” brought together voices from across the energy and finance sectors to discuss how Colombia can accelerate its energy transition.
Read moreFanny Guerrero, an electrical engineer and now one of the top technical voices in Colombia’s national energy policy, became a commissioned expert at the CREG in July 2024, aiming to promote fair and efficient energy tariffs, especially in the Caribbean region where high energy costs have long been a concern.
Read moreA number of observers worry that Colombia will run out of generating capacity in 2026 or 2027. The ministry, of course, says it has everything under control. The president thinks the answer is rooftop solar even in rainy, high-rise, Bogotá. What does the data say?
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