During the Sixth XM Forum, Colombia's Deputy Minister of Energy, Javier Campillo, announced the timeline for achieving the government's goal of fully integrating 6 gigawatts (GW) of unconventional renewable energies into the country's energy matrix.
Read moreThe Colombian Government announced a potentially game-changing move to alleviate the burden of high energy tariffs for users in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho Morales, was summoned by President Gustavo Petro for a "talking to" regarding his performance as head of one of the country's most important ministries.
Read moreIrene Vélez, former Minister of Mines and Energy during President Gustavo Petro's administration until July 2023, is set to be sworn in as the consul of Colombia in London.
Read moreAndrés Camacho, Minister of Mines and Energy, shed light on the government's energy policies under President Gustavo Petro, emphasizing the transition towards renewable energy sources and tariff-related issues.
Read moreThe State Council issued yet another call to President Gustavo Petro to proceed with the appointment, "as soon as possible," of the six commissioners still missing from the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe resumption of energy exports to Ecuador has raised eyebrows in Colombia, particularly among energy consumer groups like Asoenergía.
Read moreColombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, extended an invitation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the development of clean energy projects in La Guajira, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen.
Read moreEnvironmental licenses remain a significant obstacle for various energy projects in Colombia, posing challenges for the industry and its stakeholders and becoming a major cause of delays, ultimately jeopardizing the country's energy security.
Read moreEcuador's Acting Minister of Energy and Mines, Roberto Luque, announced the suspension of an electrical interconnection between Ecuador and Colombia amid the halt of exports of this nature between the two countries. This interruption in electrical exchange was justified by the low levels of reservoirs in both Colombia and Ecuador. However, service was recently reestablished.
Read moreColombia emerges as a potential leader in the global energy transition, leveraging its abundant natural resources.
Read moreFormer ministers and experts issued a strong rebuke against recent remarks made by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, concerning the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) announced that, due to recent changes in weather conditions, the program incentivizing efficient energy use by consumers is being terminated prematurely.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions (IPSE) officially opened a solar power plant in the rural area of Puerto Cachicamo, located in the municipality of San José del Guaviare, Guaviare.
Read moreIn a recent interview, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, responded to industry criticisms regarding the handling of the energy crisis, asserting that the government has been actively involved for over a year.
Read moreIn a significant move towards promoting sustainable and efficient transportation models, the Colombian government recently announced decree 0510 of 2024.
Read moreThe outlook for renewable energy in Colombia is promising, as it reflects a significant proportion of these alternatives, signaling a commitment to transitioning towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy system.
Read moreThe government is spearheading a fair, sustainable, and gradual energy transition for Colombia, aiming to ensure the country's energy sovereignty, access to energy, and clear actions to tackle climate change.
Read moreColombia's energy landscape is undergoing scrutiny as stakeholders explore avenues to bolster the National Interconnected System (SIN) and avert crises like the current one with El Niño.
Read moreMinister of Environment (MinAmbiente) Susana Muhamad emphasized the proactive and anticipatory management of the El Niño phenomenon based on data and observations from May 2023.
Read moreThe International Energy Agency (IEA) published the Global EV Outlook 2024 with comment about Colombia.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) took center stage in London at the "Colombia Sustainable Investment Roadshow 2024," hailed as a premier event promoting Colombia as an investment destination.
Read moreThe government's resolutions under Petro's administration to tackle the shortage of electricity in the country have also become subject to legal challenges before the State Council.
Read moreSusana Muhamad, the Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), announced an investment for the restauration of the Sumapaz water corridor.
Read moreThe Ministry of Energy (MinEnergia) and the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) unveiled the latest results of their strategy to counteract the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the country.
Read moreDuring the seventh Latin American Renewable Energy Meeting and Fair held at the Puerta de Oro, Caribbean Events Center in Barranquilla, Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Javier Campillo, issued a stern warning about the state of Colombia's energy system.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft decree aimed at establishing interoperability conditions for public access charging stations for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Read moreAs Colombia grapples with a looming energy crisis exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, calls for urgent conservation measures are growing louder.
Read moreDuring growing concerns over potential blackouts, Laura Sarabia, Chief of Staff to President Gustavo Petro, announced actions to face the current energy crisis.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s Office made a petition to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreDuring a geography lecture at the La Boétie Institute in France, environmental activist and professor Andrés Malm praised the government of Gustavo Petro for positioning Colombia as a pioneer in environmental conservation efforts.
Read moreFollowing a meeting convened by President Gustavo Petro with the country's mining-energy sector at Casa de Nariño, the CREG hinted at potential energy rationing for Colombia.
Read moreThe global shift towards sustainable energy is marked by a transition from fossil fuels to primarily renewable energy sources.
Read moreAmid the recent announcement from Bogotá's Mayor's Office about water rationing, concerns about the country's water and energy reservoirs have surged.
Read moreThe Inspector General recently voiced concerns over the country's energy situation.
Read moreDuring the Asofondos Congress, Finance Minister (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla sent a message about the energy supply in the country.
Read moreAt the recent Naturgas Congress in Cartagena, experts emphasized the importance of coordination and complementarity in advancing energy transition through gas.
Read moreThe Inspector General, Margarita Cabello, announced the initiation of a disciplinary investigation against the Minister of Mines and Energy, Andrés Camacho.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, stated that they expect to hold the first session of the CREG in coming days with the new commissioners to discuss measures regarding energy tariffs.
Read moreThe Inspector General, Margarita Cabello, led a visit to the Ituango hydroelectric project located in northern Antioquia. The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of the project considering the current situation of rationing and potential shortage of electrical energy facing the country.
Read moreDaniel Medina, president of the Colombian Engineers Association (ACIEM), discussed the group’s recommendations to the government regarding the country's energy situation.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Andrés Camacho, provided reassurance regarding concerns over a potential increase in energy tariffs, stating that there will be no hike in rates.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, criticized Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán's water rationing plan, stating that it should be accompanied by a review of Territorial Planning Plans, as they prioritized urban expansion over the impact of the climate crisis and the region's water capacity.
Read moreAn action for annulment has been filed with the Council of State to overturn a resolution by the Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG), which established the tariff formula for electricity.
Read moreThrough his X account, lawyer Gustavo Adolfo Guerrero shared a circular from 2023 issued by the Inspector General's Office, in which the entity warned about the risks of water and energy shortages in the country.
Read moreMinister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, criticized the lack of a preventive plan for the dry season.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro held a meeting with mayors from Colombia's capital cities at the Nariño Palace. The discussion encompassed various pressing issues including security, energy tariffs, the risk of blackouts, water rationing, and resources for the regions.
Read moreIn Colombia's energy sector, control over production and commercialization is divided among three main groups.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Minister Andrés Camacho, issued Resolution 40115.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced appointments to the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Caribbean region is urging the national government to urgently address XM's warning, the operator of Colombia's Interconnected Energy System, regarding the risk to Colombia's energy stability.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Power Generators (Acolgen) has joined XM, the electric market operator, in calling on the government to implement measures to avoid the risk of energy rationing in the country as the dry season persists.
Read moreAmidst the crisis caused by the El Niño phenomenon and the decreasing water levels in reservoirs, the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) has been unable to issue resolutions to address the emergency due to the lack of necessary quorum among its expert commission members.
Read moreThe Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MinCiencias) launched a call for strengthening geoscientific and technological knowledge in unconventional energy sources (renewable energies) and in the capture, storage, and use of CO2 delegated to the Agency.
Read moreImpacts of the El Niño phenomenon are taking a toll on the country's electrical energy system, sparking alerts and concerns over dwindling availability of hydroelectric plants associated with reservoir levels or other restrictions that could lead to risky situations in meeting demand during certain hours of the day.
Read moreThe Fund for Non-Conventional Energies and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) announced the appointment of its new executive director.
Read moreThe absence of appointed commissioners and experts at the Commission for Energy and Gas Regulation (CREG) has left the organization without effective leadership.
Read moreWith growing concerns about climate change, more people are making conscious decisions about energy use, including the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).
Read moreA new proposal presented to the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) by the firm Sumatoria, suggesting that the focus should be on the tariff option balance.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro opted out of a dialogue on fair energy tariffs with local and departmental leaders from the Caribbean region, as announced by the Presidency of the Republic via social media channels.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon may be beginning to shift gears in Colombia.
Read moreColombia and Germany established the Steering Committee of the High-Level Group for Green Hydrogen to promote renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Director of the National Planning Department (DNP), Alexander López, talked about the high energy tariffs and subpar service in the Colombian Caribbean.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro called on the new director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), Carlos Carrillo, to verify the emergency plans proposed by EPM for the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) announced an investment for the ecological restauration of La Mojana.
Read moreAmid the ongoing crisis in Colombia's Caribbean region due to soaring energy tariffs, user organizations and civil society groups, convened under the Atlantic Committee, have put forth a series of proposals to address this issue and improve citizens' quality of life.
Read moreContinuing on from last week’s Thursday Thought we look at some of the relevant factors using disguised data from a member of the Colombian electricity sector.
Read moreAir-e reported a new case of cable theft was detected on the line that supplies energy to the substation serving Puerto Colombia and its rural area.
Read moreA recent investigation shed light on purportedly dubious dealings within the realm of energy contracts, implicating Euclides Torres.
Read moreThe Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA), through Resolution No. 000330, held Hidroituango responsible for environmental damage in Antioquia.
Read moreGovernor Eduardo Verano of Atlántico discussed alternatives for addressing the high billing costs prevalent in the Caribbean region, which adversely affect household economies and the competitiveness of this area of the country.
Read moreMany Colombian users of public services have encountered an annoying situation when their electricity or gas bills show a significant variation compared to previous months.
Read moreRodrigo Negrete, Director of the Environmental Licenses Agency (ANLA), announced that the government is preparing a legislative proposal that could change the environmental licensing process in the country.
Read moreThe National Management Plan for the El Niño phenomenon, aimed at addressing the climatic event's impacts, has achieved a 39% progress, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreThe Colombian Energy Regulatory Commission (CREG) has unveiled a set of short-term measures as part of an emergency plan to address consumer complaints about service costs in the Atlantic region (Caribbean).
Read moreFollowing the release of the results from the Reliability Charge Auction held on February 15, 2024, the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) highlighted concerns, suggesting that the unassigned demand poses challenges that the Colombian government must urgently address.
Read moreIn a recent address at the Colombia Genera conference in Cartagena, Bruce Mac Master, the President of Andi (National Business Association of Colombia), emphasized the need for better conditions to encourage investment and hasten the energy transition.
Read moreThe Colombian government, under the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, is gearing up for a series of new energy auctions to address the country's growing demand for power.
Read moreThe seats of the expert commissioners at the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) are slowly being filled. The government, finally, proposed a new person for this position.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is grappling with operational challenges due to the absence of permanently appointed commissioners.
Read moreYulieth Porras, the president of Codisgen, issued a plea to all stakeholders in the energy sector to ensure the liquidity conditions of these power distributors.
Read moreIn response to the challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon, the Regulatory Commission for Energy and Gas (CREG) in Colombia has taken proactive steps by facilitating 58 energy contracts.
Read moreIn a bid to foster innovation in the distribution and commercialization of electric energy, the Association of Electric Power Distributors (Asocodis) in Colombia established the Ámbar Award 15 years ago.
Read moreCarlos Garibaldi, the Secretary of the Association of Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARPEL), urged major economic powers, including the US and Russia, to back their words with substantial investments in renewable energy.
Read moreIn a recent interview, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Andrés Camacho addressed key issues ranging from the impact of El Niño to energy tariffs and proposed reforms to public services.
Read moreElectrificadora de Santander recently inaugurated the fourth eco-station in the department, situated in San Gil.
Read moreThe Inspector General’s Office initiated an inquiry into the actions taken by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on the country's electrical sector.
Read moreA plea has been made to the national government to adjust the basic subsistence consumption range, considering the climatic conditions prevalent on the Caribbean coast, leading to increased usage of electrical appliances.
Read moreIn a meeting lasting over two hours between President Gustavo Petro and the coastal authorities, the focus was on scrutinizing energy tariffs and the high costs of electricity in the Caribbean region.
Read moreTiendas Ara, the retail giant, is set to make significant strides in environmental sustainability by incorporating solar panels in six distribution centers and over 170 stores across Colombia by the end of 2024.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente) is set to make significant changes to the issuance of environmental licenses for renewable energy exploration and utilization projects, along with altering the environmental impact assessment requirements.
Read moreThe Inspector General raised alarms regarding the country's future energy landscape following the conclusion of the latest reliability charge auction for the 2027-2028 period.
Read moreThe Colombian government's proposal for a minimum vital for various public services, has generad concerns.
Read moreAs the sun goes down on a Ministry of Energy approved and organized Energy Community, what will happen? Darkness? Grid power? Or will a storage device kick in? The topic has not been discussed much, at least in the press.
Read moreThe draft of the Public Services Law reform highlights the role of organized communities in delivering public services, emphasizing self-sufficiency. However, concerns linger regarding user quality, financing, and technical feasibility.
Read moreCelsia announced it is thinking of selling its wind projects in La Guajira due to ongoing difficulties in their development. The National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) responded to the company.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) has been functioning for nearly a year with interim appointees who concurrently hold positions in the Ministry of Mines (MinEnergia) and Energy and the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME), raising concerns about the independence of the decisions made.
Read moreThe recently concluded Reliability Charge Auction for the National Interconnected System (SIN) achieved historic results, signaling a significant contribution to the envisioned energy transition in the coming years. Analysts have viewed these results optimistically, recognizing the potential benefits for the years to come.
Read moreColombia has the potential to quintuple its capacity to generate energy through unconventional renewable energy projects, particularly in solar energy. However, bureaucratic hurdles are impeding the execution of multimillion-dollar investments.
Read moreIn the wake of last week's rains in certain regions of Colombia, hopes arose that they might alleviate concerns about water reservoir levels.
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