Last year, 2024, presented significant difficulties for Colombia’s energy sector, primarily due to the severe El Niño phenomenon, which caused reservoir levels to drop below 30%, and challenges for 2025 are significant.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a new decree establishing regulations and public policy guidelines for the development of a low-emission hydrogen ecosystem in the country.
Read moreIn the first week of 2025, a widespread power outage in Puerto Carreño raised new alarms about the possibility of energy rationing in Colombia due to the ongoing financial crisis in the energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has taken a significant step toward diversifying its energy portfolio by implementing Decree 1598, aimed at advancing the exploration and utilization of geothermal energy.
Read moreColombian government officials gathered in Washington, D.C., to advance the country’s energy transition agenda.
Read moreCongressional and presidential elections come next year in 2026. President Gustavo Petro wants the winning candidates to provide continuity with his programs, so this year, 2025, represents his last chance to influence voters. Although his reforms affect broad swaths of the Colombian economy, he clearly sees energy policy as an opportunity to leave a mark.
Read moreThe Inspector General Office published a landmark report titled "Colombia and the Energy Transition: Reflections and Recommendations on a Transition Tailor-made for our country."
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is closing 2024 with the highest tariffs in 30 years, according to the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) recently held an information session in Sumapaz Province, Cundinamarca, aimed at fostering energy accessibility and sustainability.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled a draft decree formalizing the merger of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE).
Read moreIn a recent move, Colombia’s Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has suspended the reception of new applications for the evaluation of energy projects involving Unconventional energy sources (FNCE), energy efficiency management (GEE), and hydrogen.
Read moreDuring a recent visit to Colombia's Caribbean region, Yesenia Olaya, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized the region's critical role in advancing the country's energy transition and national development plan under President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreIn 2024, Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) intensified efforts to promote offshore wind energy development by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Read moreThe Escazú Agreement, adopted in Costa Rica in 2018 and ratified in Colombia under Law 2273 of 2022, represents a landmark step in promoting environmental justice and transparency in Latin America and the Caribbean. It places citizens at the forefront of environmental protection, ensuring their rights to information, participation, and justice in ecological matters.
Read moreIn a landmark ruling, Colombia's Constitutional Court has determined that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), as regulated by Article 57 of Law 99 of 1993, must now include evaluations of climate change impacts.
Read moreOver the holidays, the Petro government moved even closer to buying Air-e, not merely “intervening” and operating it on a (theoretically) short-term basis. The other Caribbean operator, Afina, has repeatedly offered Petro “the car keys”. Also Minhacienda is not paying its bills, pushing even major players like EPM into financial problems. Is the goal renationalization? Some history might help understanding.
Read moreIn response to the ongoing energy crisis affecting Puerto Carreño, the capital of Vichada, the government announced a financial injection of over CoP$3.0B to Electro Vichada.
Read moreIn 2024, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Minister Andrés Camacho, made significant strides in its energy and mining transformation efforts, marking a commitment to the “Government of Change,” as emphasized by President Gustavo Petro.
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In 2025, Colombia will take a major step toward sustainable energy with the launch of "Colombia Solar," a government initiative aimed at providing solar energy to low-income households in strata 1 and 2.
Read moreColombian energy company Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA) unveiled a US$130M fund aimed at investing in advanced-stage energy startups.
Read moreThe Colombian government is intensifying its efforts to support the transition to cleaner energy through strategic fiscal policies.
Read moreThe Colombian government has delivered the first 80 "Casas del Sol" (Solar Houses) in the La Guajira department, benefiting 1,438 Indigenous families from local tribes.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has taken a significant step in advancing the country’s renewable energy transition by preliminarily qualifying eight companies for its first Offshore Wind Energy Round.
Read moreA recent report by Fenalco and Andi has revealed an impressive milestone in Colombia's automotive market: an electric vehicle has climbed the ranks to become one of the country's best-selling cars in November 2024.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector recently discussed the complex journey of Colombia’s energy transition during a forum organized by Cambio. HCC attended the event and here is a summary of the meeting.
Read moreThe Chambers of Commerce and committees of the Caribbean have presented five key proposals to the national government to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in the region.
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Colombia’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture as its reliance on hydropower and fossil fuels exposes the country to significant vulnerabilities.
Read moreIn response to concerns raised by the community following President Gustavo Petro's October announcement about a potential hydroelectric project in the Micay Canyon region of Cauca, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified the status of the initiative.
Read moreThe Colombian government introduced a groundbreaking reform in the energy sector through Resolution CREG 101 066 of 2024.
Read moreLibero Copper, a company specializing in the exploration of strategic minerals such as copper, is emerging as a key ally in Colombia's energy transition efforts.
Read moreDuring the Caribbean Business Summit, Córdoba Governor Erasmo Zuleta Bechara called attention to high electricity tariffs in the department.
Read moreAs climate change continues to reshape ecosystems worldwide, the need for advanced monitoring solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is moving forward with the design of a market mechanism aimed at fostering the development of offshore wind energy in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) released the Indicative Regulatory Agenda 2025 for public consultation.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), and the Superintendency of Public Utilities, initiated strategic actions to ensure the financial and operational stability of public energy companies Urrá, Gensa, and Gecelca.
Read moreThe Government of Change, under President Gustavo Petro, introduced sweeping reforms to promote clean energy self-generation in Colombia.
Read moreDuring the G20 Summit in Brazil, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took the stage to propose a bold "new deal" for the Americas, centered on transitioning to clean energy to combat the global climate crisis.
Read moreThe COP16 / COP29 double header is over, bookending the US presidential and congressional elections, perhaps the most significant event in climate policy in recent memory. What, if anything, are the implications for the planet and for Colombia.
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The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced improvements to Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), signaling the end of the risk period for the reliability mechanism and its transition to a state of monitoring.
Read moreDuring a historic meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a range of bilateral cooperation agreements were signed.
Read moreThe president of Colombia's Congress, Efraín Cepeda, called for urgent government support to unlock the full potential of nearly operational energy projects in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe race for Colombia's presidency in 2026 is heating up, with candidates from the Democratic Center party unveiling their energy strategies during a key forum in Barranquilla.
Read moreAn increase in electricity demand is often a sign of economic growth, and Colombia’s current trajectory reflects this positive trend. However, this development has highlighted a growing concern: the country’s electric generation capacity is not expanding fast enough to meet the rising demand.
Read moreThe recent turbulence surrounding Air-e, an electricity distributor serving over 1.1 million users in Colombia, has sparked significant debate.
Read moreColombia is racing to secure a deal with the US for an ambitious US$40B climate investment plan, aiming to unlock initial funding before a potential shift in US policy under Donald Trump’s incoming administration.
Read moreLatin America and the Caribbean are grappling with volatile energy generation and supply, driven by increasingly visible effects of climate change, including severe droughts and infrastructure-damaging floods.
Read moreThe debate between industry associations and the government can be characterized or perhaps caricaturized by the dichotomy in the title. Maybe the debate is fundamental (as the industry associations and liberal economists believe) or maybe it is irrelevant because the two can coexist.
Read moreThe need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and embrace sustainable development has placed Colombia’s energy-intensive industries under scrutiny. For these sectors, transitioning away from fossil fuels remains costly and technologically challenging.
Read moreThe signing of the ‘Caribbean energy powerhouse’ alliance marks a pivotal step in reshaping Colombia’s energy landscape.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), led by Antonio Jiménez, hosted a consultation session in Villavicencio to present and discuss proposed regulatory adjustment for the electricity commercialization framework for regulated users.
Read moreColombia faces mounting challenges in decarbonizing its energy sector, highlighted by controversies surrounding tariff adjustments, particularly for users in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Colombian Superintendency of Public Services is awaiting approval from the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) to proceed with the intervention of three major energy generators.
Read moreIn a pivotal meeting held in Barranquilla, Colombia’s government proposed Air-e as the leader of the country’s energy transition efforts.
Read moreA new proposal by the Governor of Antioquia, Andrés Julián Rendón, has sparked a heated debate over the imposition of a "special security and civic coexistence surcharge" on electricity bills in the department.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a new resolution that reopens the door to exporting electricity.
Read moreTrafigura Group and GenZero announced a major expansion of the Brújula Verde nature-based carbon removal project in Colombia, with an investment of over US$100M.
Read moreThe final session of COP16 felt like a celebration as delegates from around the world applauded a landmark agreement at the Amazon Room of the Valle del Pacífico Events Center, which had been transformed into the official Blue Zone.
Read moreA Citizen Oversight Committee has been established in Barranquilla to closely monitor the intervention process of the energy company Air-e.
Read moreThe Colombian government has updated its approach to hybrid vehicle tariffs, aiming for more precise differentiation based on the environmental impact of each technology type.
Read moreColombia is taking significant strides toward an energy transition, focusing on hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar energy, as outlined in the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreIn recent months, energy sector associations in Colombia have raised alarms over the government’s failure to pay energy subsidies to electricity providers, despite government claims of ongoing payments.
Read moreAt the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM) Congress, Marcelo Álvarez Ríos, President of Colombia’s National Operations Council (CNO), outlined critical concerns regarding the future of the country’s energy sector.
Read moreAmid Colombia’s energy crisis, marked by low reservoir levels and soaring electricity prices, Cartagena’s Mayor, Dumek Turbay, has harshly criticized the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) for its lack of action to curb high energy rates.
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Ecuador continues to face an energy crisis as Colombia refrains from resuming electricity exports despite higher reservoir levels.
Read moreThe ‘Centro Democratico’ party will develop a forum on the “Energy Future of Colombia to be held in Barranquilla, on Saturday, November 16th.
Read moreEdwin Palma, newly appointed intervention agent for Air-e, is addressing critical operational and customer service challenges, particularly those related to delays in billing.
Read moreUnder the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia embarked on a historic initiative known as the "Caravana por la Ruta de la Energía."
Read moreUnder the leadership of the National Consultation Authority of the Ministry of the Interior (MinInterior), a significant achievement has been made in La Guajira with the formalization of agreements involving 97 Wayúu communities.
Read moreBrazil is fast positioning itself as Latin America’s "Green Saudi Arabia," outpacing Chile and other regional players in the green hydrogen sector.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is currently grappling with an impending crisis, as industry leaders and experts continue to warn about significant vulnerabilities in the nation’s power supply.
Read moreColombia’s State Council upheld the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s (MinEnergia) delegation of authority to the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) to promote renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) marked a historic milestone by signing a resolution to establish Colombia's first "Life and Peace District," known formally as the "Agromining and Fishing District" in the Bajo Cauca region of Antioquia.
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Halloween is not as pervasive in Colombia as Christmas nor as pervasive as it is in other countries. Nor is November 1st the “Day of the Dead” as it is in Mexico. This Monday is a “puente”, Friday’s “All Souls Day” slid to the other side of the weekend because Colombians prefer that. Likely no one will knock on our door tonight (few or no kids in our building) and orange and black is nowhere to be seen except in a few shopping centers. But scary stories abound in the energy sector!
Read moreThe State Council annulled the appointment of José Medardo Prieto Suárez as an expert commissioner of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreA recent report from the Mobility Consumer Index 2024 reveals a significant increase in interest among Colombians for electric vehicles (EVs).
Read moreColombia’s outgoing Superintendent of Public Services, Dagoberto Quiroga, highlighted significant shortcomings in the energy sector, particularly concerning Air-e and Afinia, two companies responsible for energy distribution in the Caribbean region.
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The weather in Bogotá has been bad – or maybe less good – in the past few weeks which makes us wonder whether the reservoirs behind hydro dams are recovering at all.
Read moreColombia is facing a critical energy supply crisis, exacerbated by prolonged droughts, delays in energy projects, and a growing deficit in gas and electricity availability.
Read moreDuring the inauguration of the Palmaseca Solar Farm in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, announced the government’s ambitious goal of having 100 solar energy parks operational by the end of 2024.
Read moreArmed groups operating in Colombia's Amazon region have tightened their control, significantly hindering the government's efforts to curb deforestation, according to a recent analysis by experts from The International Crisis Group.
Read moreSanta Marta will host the inaugural Governance Summit for Energy Transition and Peace, taking place from November 7th to 9th.
Read moreHydrogen project development is gaining momentum worldwide, and Colombia is no exception.
Read moreColombian Finance Minister (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla appeared before the Senate’s Commission IV to introduce a new tax reform bill, known as the "Financing Law."
Read moreOne of Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s primary goals is to shift the country from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a leader in clean energy. However, Enrique Peñalosa, a long-time political adversary of Petro and former mayor of Bogotá, sees the current administration as the main obstacle to achieving this energy transition.
Read moreThe quorum of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is under threat following a ruling by Colombia's Council of State, which overturned the appointment of Manuel Peña as an expert commissioner in a provisional capacity.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that a new decree aimed at facilitating energy self-generation in the country is set to be signed soon.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro recently addressed key energy issues, including gas exploration and international relations with the U.S. and Venezuela.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia is raising alarms about a looming financial and energy crisis, driven by concerns over the government’s handling of the electricity company Air-e.
Read moreBanco de Bogotá, in partnership with Banco Popular, has signed a syndicated loan agreement for CoP$80B to refinance the PCH Doña Teresa hydroelectric plant located in Segovia, Antioquia.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) stands out as an organization committed not only to economic development but also to gender equity in Colombia.
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As Bogotá eagerly awaits the rains to replenish reservoirs and alleviate the ongoing water rationing, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offered a less-than-optimistic forecast regarding the La Niña weather phenomenon.
Read moreThe Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, inaugurated the country's first three Health Energy Communities in the department of Cesar.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro described the country’s clean energy potential, particularly in the Caribbean region, as a significant opportunity for industrialization and attracting foreign investment.
Read moreStarting October 31, the Cartagena SPEC regasification plant will undergo its annual maintenance, lasting five days and concluding on November 4, 2024.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft decree to modify Decree 1073 of 2015, which addresses geothermal energy development for electricity generation.
Read moreIn response to a mandate from the Atlantic Administrative Tribunal, the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) initiated significant reforms to address energy tariffs in Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced a second package of five energy transmission projects aimed at enhancing the reliability of Colombia's energy supply in regions facing critical shortages, as identified by system operator XM.
Read moreCarlos Pascual, Vice President of Energy at S&P Global, discussed the concerns raised by Colombian businesses over the ongoing energy crisis in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has highlighted the potential of Colombia's Atlantic coast to become a hub for clean energy and foreign investment.
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