An 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.
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Continuing 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.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is set to spearhead the country's first-ever summit dedicated to addressing energy tariff issues in the Atlantic region.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro continued his agenda at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. He held discussions with Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, focusing on topics related to clean energy.
Read moreCelsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, is considering the sale of its wind energy projects in La Guajira due to persistent challenges in project implementation.
Read moreIn the coming months, Colombia will introduce a Nuclear and Radiological Protection Law, a pivotal move to regulate the nuclear sector in the country.
Read moreAmid Barranquilla's commitment to energy transition, a new project emerges focusing on clean energy, job creation, and venturing into new sectors like agriculture.
Read moreRecent revelations of proposed reforms to Colombia's public services laws (Law 142 and Law 143 of 1994) have triggered concerns about sustainability, investment, and potential distortions of the public services regime.
Read moreThe Director General of UPME, Adrián Correa, stated that Colombia is navigating through the third most critical month of the El Niño phenomenon with no impact on the electrical system.
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In 2023, Colombia experienced significant shifts in its energy landscape, marked by notable achievements and trends in the power sector.
Read moreXM revealed the outcomes of the energy auction for the 2027-2028 period.
Read moreIn a significant announcement, Eduardo Verano, the Governor of Atlántico, revealed that the department is poised to become a major player in renewable energy initiatives. According to data from a survey conducted by the Association of Renewable Energies (SER), Atlántico is anticipated to be the second-highest recipient of investments in renewable energy projects between 2024 and 2025.
Read moreColombia's energy sector faces a looming crisis as the recent primary energy auction, facilitated by the Reliability Charge, falls short of meeting the projected demand for the period 2027-2028.
Read moreDuring the tenure of Iván Duque's government in Colombia in 2021, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spearheaded an auction for energy storage with batteries to enhance the reliability of the Colombian electrical system. However, after nearly three years, this initiative is on the brink of falling apart.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon has triggered a drought, causing discomfort, dehydration, and disrupting the energy generation chain. However, rain finally arrived for a couple of days, bringing some hope.
Read moreColombia's reliability charge auction for securing energy in 2027-2028 is encountering challenges, with insiders expressing concerns over its potential for success.
Read moreIn a recent interview, former Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras, voiced significant concerns regarding the current state of prior consultations, emphasizing that around 9,000 projects are currently stalled due to these lengthy procedures.
Read moreIn a bid to cushion the potential effects of the El Niño phenomenon on Colombian energy bills, the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) has approved Resolution CREG 101 036 for 2024.
Read moreAmid the El Niño phenomenon, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has taken a strong stance against the country's thermal power plants, which serve as a backup to the National Interconnected System (SIN) during periods of low water reservoirs.
Read moreIn a collaborative effort between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the German Cooperation for Development GIZ, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), the International Power-to-X Hub program concluded, shedding light on the latest developments in the green hydrogen sector in the country.
Read moreXM, the country’s energy market manager, unveiled a groundbreaking suite of environmental solutions aimed at advancing sustainable practices and contributing to the development of a circular economy.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, announced new financial measures implemented by the Government.
Read moreIn August of last year, Colombia faced a potential energy crisis as electricity distributors raised concerns about a severe liquidity shortage, posing a threat to service provision with the onset of the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreMinistry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through Resolution 40042 of 2024, introduced guidelines to ensure the continuity of renewable energy generation projects that have faced difficulties in becoming operational, often due to factors beyond the developer's control.
Read moreThe Barranquilla City Council approved a modification to the Tax Statute.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) opted to appeal a recent ruling that mandated the appointment of permanent members to the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe challenges posed by the pandemic and the Ukraine invasion in 2023 took a toll on the exports of Community Andean Nations —Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Gonzalo Gutiérrez, the Secretary General of the Andean Community (CAN), sheds light on measures to revive commercial exchange and provides insights into critical initiatives such as the electrical interconnection plan.
Read moreThe Caribe Eficiente pilot project, an initiative led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia, the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge), and the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME), is strengthening the energy transition in the Caribbean region.
Read moreBogotá, which contributes approximately 60% of Colombia's greenhouse gas emissions, is at the forefront of exploring sustainable solutions for cleaner mobility.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) recently released its Regulatory Agenda for 2024, unveiling a comprehensive set of normative projects aimed at shaping the regulatory landscape in the energy sector.
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At 4am this morning in Bogota, it was raining steadily. The guard at the front door said it had been doing that since about 3am. That would make four days in a row with rain. Almost time to start complaining about the lack of sunshine.
Read moreThe Administrative Court of Cundinamarca mandated the Presidency to appoint the six expert commissioners of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) on a permanent basis.
Read moreConsidering the critical situation arising from the El Niño phenomenon and the imminent rise in temperatures in the country, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) address the operational risks posed to medium-voltage electrical networks.
Read moreThe latest weather forecasts predict the end of the El Niño phenomenon starting in the March-April-May 2024 quarter.
Read moreFinance Minister Ricardo Bonilla highlighted the strong foreign interest in investing across various sectors in Colombia.
Read moreColombia is facing an unprecedented challenge as soaring temperatures and the absence of rainfall elevate the risk of forest fires, posing a threat to the nation's energy infrastructure.
Read moreUnderstanding Colombia's current political landscape can be a challenging task for businesses, especially when key ministers propose conflicting measures.
Read moreIn response to the ongoing wildfires wreaking havoc across the country, Energy Minister Andrés Camacho, via X, alongside the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), called an extraordinary Advisory Commission for Coordination and Monitoring of the Energy Situation (Cacsse).
Read moreColombia, with its abundant sunshine and wind, is poised for a green energy revolution. However, the Association of Renewable Energies (SER Colombia) sheds light on the stumbling block: sluggish project initiation.
Read moreColombia is gearing up for a significant boost in renewable energy, with 66 projects potentially joining the national electricity matrix throughout 2024.
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The El Niño phenomenon is already making its presence felt, with a nearly 10% reduction in water reservoir levels within just 23 days.
Read moreAmidst uncertainty surrounding energy costs in Colombia, an increasing number of companies are making a strategic shift towards developing renewable energy projects, particularly solar, within their facilities.
Read moreThe Colombian government, led by Minister of Mines and Energy Andrés Camacho, is set to unveil a comprehensive reform aimed at revamping the provision of public services, particularly focusing on tariff adjustments.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the government will issue a natural disaster decree in response to the multiple fires engulfing the country from the El Niño phenomenon.
Read moreLatin American nations, including Colombia, are grappling with the challenges of transitioning away from fossil fuels. In this endeavor, Uruguay and Chile emerge as contrasting examples, offering valuable insights into successful versus complicated paths toward sustainable energy transformation.
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