The topic of energy transition to combat climate change took center stage at the IV International Conference on Biofuels. During the conference, several key points were raised regarding the legislative path towards achieving a successful energy transition in Colombia.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, inaugurated a new electrical interconnection line.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the Unconventional Energy Sources and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE), officially launched the "Breathing Pacific" and "Illuminating the Pacific" programs in the Sinai eco-neighborhood in Popayán.
Read moreDolcey Torres, a representative of the Colombian government, spoke about the new mega hydrogen project in Barranquilla.
Read moreProbogotá Región and the Private Competitiveness Council (CPC) talked about the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreJosé Antonio Vargas Lleras, President of the World Energy Council Colombia, gave his insights on the country's progress towards renewable energy and what is required for success.
Read moreEnergy Vice Minister Cristian Díaz talked about the process to electrify mobility and the resources needed to achieve it.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced royalty resources for solar projects in Cesar.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro talked during the closing ceremony of the 6th Renewable Energy Latin America Conference and Exhibition, held in the city of Barranquilla, capital of the Atlántico department.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MinComercio), Germán Umaña, has expressed his position on the energy transition policy advocated by his cabinet colleague, MinEnergia Irene Vélez, and President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreSER Colombia and the Association of Regional Autonomous Corporations and Sustainable Development (Asocars) signed a memorandum to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country.
Read moreIndustry associations in the energy sector said that the country's energy transition must be built by all, prioritizing sustainability, and energy sovereignty.
Read moreMonica Gasca, Director of the Hydrogen Association Colombia, spoke about the hydrogen panorama and its development in the country.
Read moreThe Cataruben Foundation developed the IV Biodiversity + Carbon & Water Forum in Barranquilla.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energía (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez talked about decisions made in the sector, the transition road map and advances so far in this process.
Read moreThe World Bank suggests six steps that developing countries should follow to advance in the energy transition and attract private investment.
Read moreThe government's focus on revitalizing Colombia's rail network is making progress.
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The Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) talked about the possibility of facing an 'El Niño' phenomenon in the 2H23.
Read moreNatalia Gutierrez, president of the Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen), warns of the impact that changes to Law 99 would have on the sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM) presented comments on the proposed decree that sets policies and guidelines to promote efficiency and competitiveness in the national electricity service.
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I’m in Canada for a few weeks and getting to spend time with Barrie and Laurie, my retired, environmentally conscious friends. I got an update on rooftop solar and we took day-long trip in their electric Hyundai Kona. The shape of things to come for Colombians.
Read moreThe city works to become a leader and a pioneer in the transformation of clean energy production, driving the renewable energy sector in the country.
Read moreThe Minister of Agriculture (MinAgro), Cecilia López, sent a message to her cabinet colleague, the Minister of Mines (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez.
Read moreThe Industry Association Council has issued a warning about the negative effects of changes in the policy for the provision of electrical energy services.
Read moreThe European Union (EU) is on the hunt for "good partners" for its new clean energy policy, and Colombia is one of them.
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The Director-General of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), Carlos Adrián Correa, recently spoke about global greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel consumption in Colombia, and the main challenges for advancing the transition.
Read moreAES Colombia’s Federico Echavarría recently spoke at the Energy Transition Forum of Diario La República about the need for balance in the energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) has called on the government to guarantee a successful energy transition by promoting investor confidence.
Read morePablo Urrutia, the Drummond's Vice President of Public Affairs, talked about the role of coal in the energy transition.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published two draft resolutions for comments that propose a new vision for the prioritization criteria for expanding the electricity coverage in the country.
Read moreThe experts at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have warned that the El Niño Phenomenon is increasingly likely to occur in the 2H23. Here are some of its possible effects in the Colombia’s energy sector.
Read moreExperts talked about the variables that investors should consider when investing in the country.
Read moreThe government has released a statement regarding the El Quimbo hydroelectric project.
Read moreFitch Ratings commented on President Gustavo Petro's proposed new policy for the electricity sector.
Read moreBarranquilla has unique conditions that make it the ideal destination to receive investments for the development of unconventional renewable energy projects.
Read moreFenoge, the Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund, has revised its funding plans for hydrogen projects.
Read moreThe government's proposed model prioritizes self-generation, as stated in article five of the draft policy for the administrative sector.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced resources for the development of the first energy community in the country.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) has received a study titled "Natural Gas as a vehicle to increase welfare and reduce energy gaps of households in Colombia" from Naturgas.
Read moreConcerns regarding the delay and uncertainty in the delivery of a concrete energy transition plan are potentially creating obstacles developing minerals in Colombia.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has published a draft decree proposing new policies and guidelines for the country's electricity sector.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) has been diligently developing its sustainable strategy, striving to become a leader and a benchmark in the region's energy transition.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines (MinEnergia), along with the UnConventional Energy Fund (Fenoge) and the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME), has announced resources to promote energy transition in the Pacific region.
Read moreJosé Fernando Prada, the Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), discussed the agency's priorities for the year.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a statement addressing the recent suspension and resignation of two expert commissioners.
Read moreColombia's efforts to protect its natural areas have received a major boost.
Read moreThirty years ago, the country made mistakes that plunged it into a great blackout and rationing that went on for almost a year. Experts talked about some lessons the country should remember from that time.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has called on Colombia's Acción Comunal to consolidate a great alliance with other popular organizations to build a vast network of electricity generation in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of an expert commissioner of the CREG.
Read moreThe president of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI), Bruce Mac Master, participated in the Ibero-American Business Meeting and spoke about the energy transition.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke at the meeting of the heads of state and government of the member countries of the Ibero-American Conference.
Read moreThe Superintendent of Public Utilities, Dagoberto Quiroga, spoke about the government's plans to deal with high energy prices.
Read moreThe National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) announced the opening of the Facatativá-Bogotá-Belencito and La Caro-Zipaquirá rail corridors.
Read moreMario Alejandro Valencia, Technical Director of the Productivity and Competitiveness Directorate of the Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio), spoke about the energy transition and the industrialization of the country.
Read moreIrene Vélez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), faced a new censure motion debate and responded to a possible energy crisis in the country.
Read moreThe joint economic commissions of Congress approved the National Development Plan 2022-2026 in a first debate but removed half of the extraordinary powers of President Petro.
Read moreThe Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), Jose Antonio Ocampo, spoke about green hydrogen in Colombia.
Read moreThe electricity sector has expressed concern about the reliability of the National Interconnection System (SIN) and sent a message to the government.
Read moreOne of the most controversial issues in the discussion of the National Development Plan (PND) has been the inclusion of extraordinary powers for President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has called on the countries of South America to unite to protect the environment and the Amazon.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about green hydrogen and its potential in Colombia.
Read moreThe IQ Air 2022 Global Air Quality report did not leave Colombia in a good position.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has issued a resolution to delegate new functions to the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
Read moreAndeg's Alejandro Castañeda highlighted some of the challenges Colombia faces in achieving a fair Energy Transition.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), in collaboration with the four indigenous peoples of the Sierra, has agreed to expand the protected area of the Sierra Nevada Santa Marta National Natural Park.
Read moreThe Ministries of Finance (MinHacienda), Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Commerce (MinComercio) talked about the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio), through Colombia Productiva and with the financial support of the European Union (EU), officially announced the inauguration of the 'Green Productivity' fund.
Read moreThe National Association of Colombian Businessmen (ANDI) conducted a survey on the investment climate in the country.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez sent some proposals to help reduce tariffs.
Read moreThe energy transition is one of the main bets of President Gustavo Petro, but there are doubts about its possible cost and how this process will be financed.
Read moreAlthough the government's goal is to decarbonize the economy, it has left commercial forestry plantations out of the development plan.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) made a request to the State Council regarding the intervention in energy prices.
Read morePolitician Simon Gaviria has spoken out about lower energy prices.
Read moreThe mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero, again referred to his proposal to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, spoke about the possible date of inauguration of the Colectora project.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced the projects that received connection concept for the next energy auction.
Read moreThe Committee of Experts of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) has clarified the scope of Decree 0227 and the ability of its commissioners to develop their functions.
Read moreThe government is still looking for alternatives to reduce energy prices in Colombia. Now it has a new idea.
Read moreColombia's new Ambassador to Canada, Carlos Arturo Morales, will present to the government of that country the proposal for the energy integration of the continent.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about the decision to suspend the decree with which he tried to take absolute control of energy tariffs.
Read moreThe Cost of Capital Observatory of the International Energy Agency (EIA), the World Economic Forum (WEF), ETH Zurich and Imperial College of London conducted a study in emerging countries that demonstrates the weight given by investors and companies to the stability of institutions and regulations within their risk analysis.
Read moreThe State Council has ruled on an appeal against President Gustavo Petro decree to assume personal control of water and electricity regulation.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced the government is planning changes to energy subsidies.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnection System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), announced the calendar for the new energy auction.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the construction of the second phase of the Pact for Tariff Justice.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has suspended the process for renewable energy projects in La Guajira. Here is why.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's intervention in public utilities has provoked several reactions. This time, former president Cesar Gaviria spoke about the issue.
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President Gustavo Petro has other problems this week so we have not heard much from his plan to set electricity rates PERSONALLY! Turns out European countries have the same problem of “too high” tariffs and are looking for better solutions than simply making arbitrary cuts. In the UK, some think that making public utilities into so-called “public benefit corporations” would solve the problem but I have my doubts.
Read moreThe Minister of Commerce (MinComercio), Germán Umaña, spoke about the country's plans to produce Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Read moreGustavo Petro's government is betting on the energy transition, and green finance plays a key in advancing this process.
Read moreMayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero Calle, asked the national government to freeze EPM's energy prices.
Read moreThe Ministry of Trade (MinComercio) presented the Reindustrialization Policy that it intends to implement during this four-year term.
Read moreColombia's president, Gustavo Petro, had an idea for the energy sector.
Read moreThe Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) conducted an analysis of environmental conflicts related to megaprojects in Colombia.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced a new energy auction, and here are the reasons why.
Read moreThe Committee of Experts of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) warned of the negative effects of intervening in energy tariffs.
Read moreThe government is working on the creation of the Energy Transition Roadmap, this is what is known so far.
Read moreLocal authorities in the Caribbean region have presented a joint petition to the government.
Read moreCasa de Bolsa analyzed the diversification and exposure of some of the main companies in the energy sector and possible impact on them from President Gustavo Petro's intervention.
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