Colombia has been striving to mass deploy smart meters to accurately monitor the consumption of various public utility services.
Read moreBancolombia's calculations suggest that several regions could experience higher electricity prices due to the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreDuring President Gustavo Petro's cabinet tour in the department of La Guajira, various changes in social and economic matters have been announced. One of these changes will be in TermoGuajira.
Read moreThe government continues to work on the development of a transition roadmap to promote the campaign's agenda. Experts from various sectors have highlighted the challenges that the country faces in this process, including the need to change consumer habits, which should be considered in the roadmap's definition.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has unveiled plans to prioritize the installation of clean energy systems and electrical transmission lines in La Guajira, with the goal of achieving a social pact that involves Wayúu communities in generating clean electricity.
Read moreThe executive director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), José Fernando Prada, talked about the measures to confront the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon in La Guajira is expected to have a significant impact on the energy and agricultural sectors.
Read moreWith the aim of reactivating rail traffic in Colombia, led by the government, the sixth committee of the House of Representatives unanimously approved the Railway Law in its first debate.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), spoke about how the comprehensive strengthening of the electricity system is key to the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has disbursed payments to energy companies for subsidies granted in the first quarter of this year.
Read moreDuring his visit to La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with authorities from the Wayúu community in the Nazareth district of Uribia.
Read moreIn La Guajira, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) presented and signed the Pact for Transition alongside President Gustavo Petro, local authorities, and energy generation and transmission companies.
Read moreEl Heraldo's editorial discusses the current heat wave in Barranquilla and other cities in the Colombian Caribbean.
Read moreThe World Economic Forum (WEF) published its most recent report of the Energy Transition Index (ETI), with worrying results for Colombia.
Read moreOn his second day in La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with the municipalities of Nazareth and Uribia, the largest municipality in the country by area. The discussion focused on energy transition, a critical issue in the region as it serves as a leading example for the country's renewable energy plans.
Read moreSenator Efraín Cepeda stated that politicians will continue to insist on proposals to mitigate the rate increases.
Read moreAn editorial in El Heraldo discusses the decision of Enel Colombia's Board of Directors to indefinitely suspend the construction of the Windpeshi Wind Farm in La Guajira.
Read moreXM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreA study conducted by Corficolombiana warns of the potential negative impact of an intense El Niño phenomenon on the Colombian economy.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, visited Ecopetrol's Innovation and Technology Center (ICP) in Piedecuesta, Santander.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is collaborating with Asobancaria, the association representing private and multilateral banks in Colombia, to structure initiatives that accelerate the fair energy transition in the country.
Read moreA group of Colombian legislators and academics is spearheading a nuclear energy development initiative through a proposed law to be presented in the upcoming legislative session.
Read moreThe Superintendent of Public Utility Services in Colombia, Dagoberto Quiroga, highlighted the major shortcomings of the industry in providing services across different regions of the country.
Read moreElectricity prices are expected to rise for low-income households in Colombia because of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, met with the Energy Transition Subgroup of the Group of International Cooperators in Colombia (GRUC).
Read moreAccording to Professor Ricardo Hausmann, founder and director of the Growth Lab at Harvard University, Colombia can boost its economic growth and close gaps by embracing new technologies and the global transition to decarbonization.
Read moreThe current Resolution 108 of 1997 of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) defines the criteria for the protection of the rights of users of public utility services.
Read moreThe Fund for Unconventional Energies and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge) announced the installation of projects to meet the energy needs of La Loma district in the municipality of Bojayá, Chocó, through the 'Con Energía' program.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft decree on White Hydrogen.
Read moreApproximately 100 Wayú indigenous authorities and leaders signed a petition to President Gustavo Petro expressing their concern and opposition to the installation of wind farms on the coast of Alta Guajira (Wüinpümüin).
Read moreColombia and Germany have entered into an agreement aimed at boosting the hydrogen industry and fostering collaboration in green energy.
Read moreVice Minister of Energy, Cristian Díaz, spoke about the action plan to deal with El Niño phenomenon and its potential impact on electricity tariffs.
Read moreExperts talked about the feasibility of a short-term transition in Colombia.
Read moreAndesco’s Camilo Sánchez discussed various aspects of the industry in a recent interview.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro began a three-day visit to Germany with the goal of securing an agreement to produce green hydrogen in Colombia and facilitate its export to other countries.
Read moreFinance Minister Ricardo Bonilla made a controversial proposal on sustainable mobility.
Read moreThe economic committees of the Colombian Congress discussed the initial proposal for a budget amendment for this year, which was reduced from CoP$23T to CoP$16.9T.
Read moreDuring his recent visit, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer James Claverley reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting Colombia's Fair Energy Transition.
Read moreExperts of the sector warned about the companies at risk due to El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreCompanies operating in Colombia's electricity sector are expressing concern about the lack of legal and regulatory stability that is hampering their investments and contributions to the country's energy transition.
Read moreThe Director General of the Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE), Javier Campillo, announced a new solar tender.
Read moreYoung Tae Kim, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum (ITF), discussed various aspects of the transport sector and offered his insights.
Read moreColombia is preparing for the arrival of El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country's agricultural sector.
Read moreColombia's ambition to become a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen faces several challenges.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE) bring energy solutions to hospitals and educational centers in the Cesar department.
Read moreColombia's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism has proposed a decree to modify tariffs and establish tariff quotas for automotive imports, with the aim of strengthening the national automotive industry.
Read morePortafolio interviewed Tomas Anker Christensen, Denmark's Ambassador for Climate Change, responsible for supporting and promoting the country's global ambition to reduce its emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Read moreDuring street demonstrations in support of his administration and his proposed, President Gustavo Petro announced new reforms for the second half of the year.
Read moreAs a result of technical cooperation between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Asocapitales, Barranquilla has successfully completed its Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the issuance of Decree 0929, has established public policy guidelines to promote efficiency and competitiveness in the provision of electricity services in the country.
Read moreFormer Minister of Finance Jose Antonio Ocampo wrote an opinion article emphasizing the need for an energy transition plan.
Read moreThe Colombian-Dutch Chamber of Commerce, known as Holland House, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in the country.
Read moreDuring a meeting of the Fourth Senate Committee, experts warned that the cost of energy on the spot market will increase with El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe first debate of a bill to promote the use of hydrogen in Colombia has been approved in the Fifth Committee of the Chamber of Representatives.
Read moreIn Colombia, the state of the energy transition is facing challenges following the indefinite suspension of Enel Green Power's Windpeshi project in La Guajira.
Read moreAs El Niño phenomenon is expected to arrive in the 2H23 and early 2024, Colombia is preparing for its impact on reservoirs.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro attended a meeting of South American presidents in Brasilia at the Itamaraty Palace.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through its technical team, has been actively supporting local entities in identifying, formulating, and executing projects that promote the social, economic, and environmental development of the country, using resources from the General Royalties System (SGR).
Read moreThe Colombian Energy Regulation Commission (CREG) recently decided to postpone one of the energy commitment auctions.
Read moreMore than 50 out of 80 renewable energy projects in Colombia are currently stalled due to a range of issues, including social, environmental, and legal conflicts.
Read moreWhile Colombia is relatively new to incorporating renewable energy sources such as wind power into its energy matrix, Denmark, an international pioneer in the field, has been leading the effort for nearly 50 years.
Read moreThe future of rail transport in Colombia is under discussion as the government explores plans to revitalize and enhance the country's railway system.
Read moreThe electricity sector in Colombia is proactively gearing up to ensure the uninterrupted supply of energy services in the event of an El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreInspired by Ecuador's successful agreement, Colombia aims to by lower its debt obligations by promising to protect the Amazon rainforest.
Read moreDuring a visit to President Gustavo Petro at the Casa de Nariño, the British Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, reaffirmed the UK’s long-term commitment to Colombia.
Read moreEnergy Minister Irene Vélez Torres reiterated that the "government of change" has taken the lead in updating the comprehensive climate change management plan up to 2050.
Read moreBarranquilla and the Atlantic region are ideal areas for the development of a business ecosystem to support Colombia's energy transition, according to IPSE’s Javier Campillo.
Read moreFollowing on from last week’s Thursday Thought which critiqued President Gustavo Petro’s statement that Colombia could be “the Saudi Arabia of clean energy”, I found an article proving that no country could aspire to that distinction, at least concerning hydrogen.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez, spoke about the possibility of power rationing because of the likely arrival of El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreThe Costa Caribe region has become a focal point for renewable energy growth. To leverage this potential and attract new investors, the Association of New Energies and Hydrogen of the Caribbean is launching a project database.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has launched a new informative portal, providing interested parties with access to the regulations and conditions of the offshore wind energy process.
Read moreThe association issued a warning about the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on the electrical system.
Read moreThe arrival of Gustavo Petro in the presidency has brought several changes in the executive's perception of certain sectors. This is particularly true for the extractive sector.
Read moreThe government's attempts to reduce electricity prices have faced challenges and uncertainties, potentially impacting the cost of electricity for consumers.
Read moreA study conducted by Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI) in collaboration with the Regional Center for Energy Studies (CREE) has revealed that Colombians have a limited understanding of the concept of energy transition.
Read moreThe Colombian Inspector General's Office made observations regarding the content of the documents of the ongoing selection process for the execution of civil works in Phase 2 of the Hidroituango project.
Read moreExperts in the electricity sector have expressed concern about the risks posed by the El Niño phenomenon in Colombia.
Read moreObtaining permits for the construction of solar or wind projects has become one of the major obstacles to accelerating the energy transition in the country.
Read moreColombia is on the verge of holding its first-ever auction for wind energy projects. Experts gave some recommendations to succeed in this process.
Read moreThermal power plants are the "ace up the sleeve" of Colombia's electrical system to prevent blackouts during periods of climate stress like the El Niño phenomenon or other events that could disrupt the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreWe recently reported President Gustavo Petro saying “Colombia can be the Saudi Arabia of clean energies.” To be sure, a bold and dramatic statement, but (as usual) he was long on big ideas and short on details. What would it mean to be “The Saudi Arabia of clean energy”? Could Colombia aspire to such a distinction?
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has announced the modification of the environmental license for the Guayepo Solar Park.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro highlighted Colombia's potential to become the "Saudi Arabia" of clean energies.
Read moreIn Colombia's recently approved National Development Plan, the article noted, the electricity transfer tax was increased from 1% to 6% for companies building unconventional renewable energy projects such as wind and solar.
Read moreRecent measurements taken by scientists at the University of Cordoba (Unicor) have revealed that Montería (Cordoba) is experiencing risky conditions associated with high levels of ultraviolet radiation.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, and President Gustavo Petro spoke about a possible ‘El Niño’ phenomenon in Colombia.
Read moreCarlos Adrian Correa of the UPME spoke about how the sector is preparing for ‘El Niño’ phenomenon.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) made an important announcement about the Windpeshi wind farm.
Read moreJose Antonio Ocampo, former Minister of Finance, spoke about his surprise departure from the entity and the key issues for the energy sector.
Read moreAcolgén's Natalia Gutiérrez addressed the factors hindering the country's progress in the energy transition and reflected on the urgent issues that need to be addressed.
Read moreThe Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MinCIT) has embarked on a tour of France to strengthen trade relations, and renewables and climate change are on the agenda.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), with the support of the Embassy of Denmark in Colombia, has received a delegation from the Danish Energy Agency to establish a joint work plan for the next 3 years, aimed at supporting a fair energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreAs part of her ongoing efforts to address the climate crisis on the international stage, Susana Muhamad, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), is participating in two crucial meetings in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has proposed a sustainable alliance between Europe and Latin America.
Read moreThe special tariff regime for the Caribbean region will remain in force.
Read moreBiofuels enjoy some positive press recently in Colombia and elsewhere but I wonder if the opportunity is being framed correctly. There are no fewer carbon atoms – no fewer Cs – in biofuel but the end-to-end process produces less CO2, as much as 86% less.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro sent a message to investors during his state visit to Spain.
Read moreExperts spoke about the current panorama of the mining and energy sector in Colombia in relation to the Energy Transition and royalties.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, has announced a possible offshore wind energy auction in the country.
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