The Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgen) sent a message to President Gustavo Petro.
Read morePresident Petro signed the decree to assume the general functions delegated to the regulatory commissions. However, there are legal doubts about this decree.
Read moreRepresentatives from the government, energy associations and industry met to take action to promote hydropower in the country.
Read moreMetro de Medellín will issue its first sustainability bond.
Read moreFitch Ratings discussed the challenges that energy companies will face this year.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro signed the decree to intervene the regulation of public utilities in Colombia.
Read moreThe payment of the policies avoided the suspension of the construction of Hidroituango, but generated a new controversy in the mega-project.
Read moreThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has updated its report on the most likely risks for the coming years.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro's intention to intervene in the country's electricity service could jeopardize huge investments needed to maintain quality of the service in the future.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) has made new senior appointments.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been doing the rounds of multilateral organizations saying that countries, like his, which steward resources that mitigate climate change (like the Amazon rainforest) should have their debt forgiven. The reception has been tepid at best and we expressed skepticism. Now a study by the French central bank casts further doubt on the concept.
Read moreFormer ministers of mines and energy have asked President Gustavo Petro to reconsider his announcement to take over the management of the public utilities.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro wants renewables to be the country's main source of energy in 12 years. However, renewable energy projects continue to face delays.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro plans to intervene in the country's domestic services, and the government has published the draft decree to do so. Experts discussed the implications of this proposal.
Read moreFive associations of the electricity sector sent a letter to President Gustavo Petro about his controversial proposal to take over tariffing.
Read moreMinister of the Environment (MinAmbiente) Susana Muhamad spoke about key issues such as prior consultation, environmental licensing, and energy transition.
Read moreThe credit agency commented on President Gustavo Petro's intention to take control of public service tariffs (“personally”) and the situation of the energy market in the country.
Read moreThe business of solar panels has aroused the interest of investors, thanks to the country's huge potential in this field. Experts talked about how to enter this attractive business.
Read moreColombia continues to discuss high energy prices and the variables that affect this service. Experts discussed the reliability charge and how it works.
Read moreComptroller General Carlos Hernán Rodríguez Becerra called for "prudence and technical rigor" in the debate on the energy transition.
Read moreThe National Development Plan (PND) presented by the government of Gustavo Petro includes proposals to promote the use of renewable energy in the country.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about energy prices and why power generators need signs of confidence from the government to move forward with more efficient technologies.
Read moreThe final draft of the National Development Plan (PND) includes a proposal to give the president extraordinary powers to create a state holding company for the electricity sector.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro’s declaration that he personally would set utility rates has investors worried. Some industry associations and editorial writers say that investors will leave. However, it may not be as simple as charging off in a huff when the decrees are enacted or laws are passed.
Read moreColombia's Central Bank updated its inflation projections and base metrics, including goods and services in which the State intervenes to define a rate such as electricity. Experts from the entity spoke about this issue.
Read moreThe State seeks to massively increase the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles through the 'Sustainable Electric Mobility’ strategy, but is hindering this transition at the same time.
Read moreThe government announced that the draft of the decree is ready by which President Gustavo Petro assumes the powers of regulation and control of public utility tariffs in Colombia.
Read morePresident Petro urged the Fourth Section of the Council of State to build the legal instruments to fight “the power” behind the climate crisis.
Read moreGerman Corredor, President of SER Colombia, spoke about the concerns of the sector, the energy transition, and current political uncertainty.
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Shares in Colombian energy companies like ISA, Grupo Energia Bogota (GEB), and Celsia have decrease since President Petro announced he would temporarily take responsibility for setting household utility bills.
Read moreEnergy experts gave their opinion on President Gustavo Petro's controversial announcement about taking control over the management of public utilities in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro wants Ecopetrol to become his State-owned energy company. For that, he needs to significantly develop the non-hydrocarbon businesses, hire a different CEO and change Colombian law.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that energy service commercialization companies will receive a payment for energy tariff subsidies.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) spoke about the possible risk of power shortages in the Eastern Central region.
Read moreThe Trade Council, led by Germán Arce, issued a statement on the controversial decision of President Gustavo Petro to temporarily assume the powers of the public services regulation commissions.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro accepted the resignation of Vice Minister of Energy, Belizza Ruiz, through decree 0120 of January 27, 2023. She gave a controversial interview after her resignation.
Read moreThe Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, has been in the middle of a controversy almost since she took control of the entity. This is what she had to say on the matter.
Read moreThe World Economic Forum (WEF) discussed the most pressing risks regarding climate change for 2023, and coming years.
Read moreThe constant rise in energy prices has generated controversy and discussions in the country. This has happened for different reasons.
Read morePortafolio reported the government's proposed text for the mining and energy sector in the National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreThe CREG's Committee of Experts responded to President Gustavo Petro's controversial announcement about assuming control over the management of public utilities in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced that he will assume control over the management of public utilities in the country.
Read moreA letter from five entities attached to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) was sent to President Gustavo Petro, requesting the resignation of the Vice Minister of Mines, Belizza Ruiz.
Read moreIndustry experts discussed the challenges that the electricity industry is facing to complete new projects.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the Colombian government's proposal to swap sovereign debt for climate action. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) and Colombian electricity market agents are working on tools to advance the modernization and sustainability of the country's Wholesale Energy Market.
Read moreThere is a “black hole” in the resources needed for the climate and energy transition. This is what can be done to help the issue.
Read moreVice-Minister General of Finance, Diego Guevara, spoke about the transformations that Colombia needs to guarantee that the energy transition will be done in a responsible way.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about the climate crisis and the need to take urgent decisions to confront and overcome it.
Read moreThe scientific journal, Nature, published an article signed by eight researchers on the proposal to shrink economies with the aim of helping developing countries.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro talked about the relevance of including climate agreements in structures such as the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Read moreThe Association published a study named "The energy transition in the world and in Colombia: trajectories for its acceleration and linkage with energy security." Here are the details.
Read moreThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a donation to Colombia to support the energy transition and combat deforestation.
Read moreA study by the National University of Colombia and the University of Antioquia, analyzed the country's potential to produce energy from agricultural waste.
Read moreThe Ministry of Agriculture (MinAgricultura) made an urgent appeal to producers and exporters in the Colombian agricultural sector.
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The departure of Belizza Ruiz from the Vice-Ministry of Energy (MinEnergia) generated a discussion regarding how long should ministers and vice-ministers stay in office.
Read moreGovernment sources spoke about the possibility of a new energy auction.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro asked the ambassadors who will represent Colombia in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Paraguay, to focus on exploring alternatives for Colombia to advance on clean energy policies.
Read moreNational business newspaper, Portafolio, spoke to the director of the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA), Rodrigo Negrete, about his plans for the entity. Here are the details.
Read moreJaime Pumarejo, mayor of Barranquilla, wants a law in Congress to lower rates in the coast which he claims are “inequitable and illegal.”
Read moreAlthough Colombia has a system of cross-subsidies these are insufficient to cover the shortfall for low-income families and the government of the day must write checks to the electricity distributors. José Camilo Manzur, president of the distributors’ industry association, Asocodis, estimates this could amount to CoP$2T by the end of 2023.
Read moreIn February Colombian President Gustavo Petro will file his government’s National Development Plan (known as PND for its initials in Spanish). The draft shows the importance of decarbonization.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) confirmed upcoming changes in management and coordination positions at the Vice Ministry of Energy. Here are the details.
Read moreColombians perceive they are still paying high energy prices, yet the country’s reservoirs are full, and the extended rainy season keeps them that way. Why?
Read moreOK. That is a bit exaggerated. But 2023 is officially underway and most Colombians are back from vacation. The policy-making machine is restarting, and our first Thursday Thoughts of the new year looks at what we think they will be working on.
Read moreGema Sancristán, Business Director of IDB Invest, spoke about the circular economy and energy transition process.
Read moreColombia will receive resources from the World Bank to accelerate its energy transition process.
Read moreBogota’s Secretary of the Environment highlighted the work of the 234 companies and entities that managed to develop strategies to promote the use of environmentally friendly policies.
Read moreColombian authorities and the private sector signed a memorandum of understanding to advance in the sustainable industrialization process.
Read moreMayor Jaime Pumarejo Heins participated in the COP15 Conference of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Read moreFedeBiocombustibles explained why biofuels will play an important role in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Fenoge announced three energy projects for the Colombian Pacific.
Read moreRepresentatives of Germany and Colombia hosted the first Binational Dialogue on reindustrialization policies based on renewable energies and the development of the green hydrogen sector.
Read moreInternational scientists made pleas to world leaders regarding environmental protection.
Read moreJavier Higuera, Director of regional coordination of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke about a regional electric integration plan to implement clean energies.
Read moreColombia was the first Latin American country to join the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI), a program led by Michael R. Bloomberg.
Read moreThe Eighth version of the Latin American Energy Economics Meeting (ELAEE) took place in Bogota, bringing together regional leaders to discuss and explore energy economics in the context of the energy transition.
Read moreColombian authorities announced a project to implement state-of-the-art technology in Colombia’s power transmission.
Read moreThe 'La Niña' phenomenon and its ravages have several regions of the country on red alert.
Read moreMacroeconomic variables are generating alerts due to their effects on the development of unconventional renewable energy projects. Here are the details.
Read moreColombia's President, Gustavo Petro, spoke about the cost of the climate crisis for Colombia.
Read moreRamón Fiestas, Director for Latin America Global Wind Energy Council (Gwec), spoke about wind energy.
Read moreMedellin’s authorities have been discussing the usefulness of eBikes in the city, due to multiple, different issues.
Read moreBloomberg NEF's Global Climatescope Ranking conducted a study on the most attractive developing countries to invest in when it comes to renewable energies.
Read moreThe current Executive Director of Colombia’s Renewable Energy Association (SER Colombia), Germán Corredor, decided to retire from the position.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the development of at least six roadmaps for specific technologies that will benefit the energy transition process.
Read moreThe government appointed a new director for the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). Here are the details.
Read moreIDB Invest noted that green hydrogen can revolutionize the energy and transportation industries in Latin America, but highlighted challenges that are currently holding the region back from becoming a benchmark on the mater.
Read moreThe Kingdom of the Netherlands sees Colombia's energy transition as an opportunity for investment and exchange of experiences.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero, updated the public opinion on the Hidroituango project.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, spoke about the results of the 'Pact for Tariff Justice' initiative that was proposed to companies earlier this year.
Read moreThe current 'La Niña' phenomenon has become the most expensive of the last 20 years in Colombia. This is why.
Read moreIndustry experts explained why they think the national electricity system is at risk.
Read moreColombia has faced a season of heavy rains in recent months, something that will continue, reaching record levels.
Read moreSandra Vilardy, Vice Minister of Environmental Policies and Standardization at the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente), took the stage of the Fifth Oil, Gas and Energy Summit to talk about climate change and the energy transition process.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about energy prices in the country.
Read moreThe department of Atlántico is developing different projects that seek to accelerate the energy transition process.
Read moreThe President of the Andemos Board of Directors, Pedro Mejía, spoke about sustainable mobility at the Fifth Oil, Gas and Energy Summit. HCC attended the event.
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