The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will have a new director. Here are the details.
Read moreThe government announced new measures to face the crisis caused by the wave of rains that the country is going through.
Read morePresident Petro’s National Development Plan (PND) might maintain energy sovereignty.
Read moreGermán Poveda, expert in water resources and climatology, spoke about the factors that influence the rainy season Colombia is going through.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that the construction of the roadmap for the energy transition will take six months, but experts think otherwise.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the losses that climate change might represent for Colombia.
Read moreThe President of France, Emmanuel Macron, welcomed the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, in the Place d'Honneur of the Elysée Palace, to begin a meeting with the delegations of both governments.
Read moreSuperintendent of Public Utilities (SuperServicios), Dagoberto Quiroga, talked about the role of the entity to face high electricity prices, as well as upcoming challenges.
Read moreThis is how the energy transition process can help in the creation of new jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Read moreColombia will receive a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to finance energy efficiency projects.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro participated in the COP27 climate change conference and spoke about the relevance of protecting the Amazon.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced the first steps for the construction of what might be the roadmap to the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that the government asked EPM for relevant information about the mega project.
Read moreAndeg's Alejandro Castañeda spoke about the need for a new reliability charge auction in Colombia.
Read moreJavier Pava Sánchez, Director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), spoke about how the country is facing 'La Niña' phenomenon.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, and the president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, announced a joint statement at the COP 27.
Read moreColombian authorities announced the Investment Plan (IP) for Colombia under the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and Renewable Energy Integration Program (REI).
Read moreColombia is working to accelerate nuclear research in medical uses, agriculture, and power generation. Here are the details.
Read moreTwo of the points presented in the tax reform left representatives of the electricity sector worried.
Read moreSpanish congressman Nicolás González visited Colombia and spoke about natural gas as a sustainable energy, and of the negative effects of setting high decarbonization goals.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, announced an agreement with the government regarding Hidroituango.
Read moreThe tax reform includes modifications to the carbon tax, a levy on the carbon equivalent content (CO2eq) of all fossil fuels in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro questioned the sale of Electricaribe to the new operators.
Read moreThe operations against the illegal connection of energy services in the Caribbean region continues.
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The National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) said that the proposal to change taxes in free zones may have implications for the energy generation sector.
Read moreColombia has a business model that seeks to help companies offset their carbon footprint through carbon credits.
Read moreOur charter is to publish news on green energy, sustainability and, because it provides context, the broad Colombian electrical power sector. Lately, the traditional sector has crowded out the green.
Read moreThe country's electricity connectivity currently exceeds 96% and the goal is to reach the entire population by 2030. This is how much achieving that goal can represent in terms of investment.
Read moreExperts gave recommendations to confront the strong rainy season in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), headed by Irene Vélez, led the Binding Regional Dialogue initiative in the Caribbean. These are part of the government’s Total Peace initiative.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced the first reduction in energy prices, thanks to agreements reached with the operating companies.
Read moreJuan Verde Suarez, a global leader in sustainable development and climate change, spoke about the green economy.
Read moreFormer senator Jorge Enrique Robledo spoke about the discomfort generated due to the reduction in energy tariffs in the Caribbean coast, and a possible solution to the problem.
Read moreThe UK Ambassador to Colombia, George Hodgson spoke about the progress and plans of Barranquilla in energy issues.
Read moreWorld Energy Saving Day was commemorated as part of a global strategy to eliminate the indiscriminate consumption of non-renewable resources.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, talked about the energy transition and the government's plans on this issue.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that 82 companies in the electricity sector voluntarily adhered to the Pact for Tariff Justice. Why did other firms not join the pact?
Read moreThe Delegate Attorney for environmental matters issued Circular 1 of 2022 on the protection of ecosystems and areas of special ecological relevance.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the National Environmental System (SINA).
Read moreColombia has ambitious plans to contribute to climate change, and experts talked about the role companies play in this process.
Read moreThe governor of Sucre, Héctor Olimpo Espinosa, made a proposal for the energy sector in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe inhabitants of Cabo de la Vela are celebrating the implementation of a new project that will provide electricity 24 hours a day.
Read moreMedellin’s Mayor, Daniel Quintero, promised to freeze utility rates while running for office. What has been done so far?
Read moreThis is the project that won the 2022 edition of the Alejandro Angel Escobar Environment and Sustainable Development Award.
Read moreThe Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Jorge Valencia, announced that entities will work together to find a solution to the increase in energy prices.
Read moreColombia wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and one of the main bets is hydrogen. This fuel, however, might not be as clean as expected.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that the Pact for Tariff Justice managed to group more than 80 companies in the sector.
Read moreHopes for a significant reduction of energy tariffs in the Coast disappeared shortly after the announcement made by Air-e that it will only apply a 5.65% discount.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, spoke about Hidroituango and the possibility that the project will start operating before its original deadline.
Read moreJorge Valencia, Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), spoke about the measures being taken to address the increase in energy prices in the country.
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Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about Ecopetrol's (NYSE: EC) role in the energy transition process.
Read moreA Fedesarrollo study conducted by researcher Juan Benavides analyzed the economic risks of the policy that aims to accelerate the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published Decree 1318 of 2022 and Resolution 40302 of August 5, 2022, regarding geothermal rules.
Read moreThe Minister of Transport (MinTransporte), Guillermo Reyes, spoke about the government's strategies to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country.
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The national government presented the final document of the tax reform to be discussed in the Congress. Experts reacted on its possible impacts on energy prices.
Read moreColombia's Council of State denied a request seeking to suspend the election of Andres Barreto as an expert in energy matters at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, spoke about the emergency caused by floods in La Mojana.
Read moreEntrepreneurs, ICT sector executives, environmental activists and researchers participated in the second conversation on the impact of emerging technologies in Colombia.
Read moreAuthorities trained public officials on "Public Policy Design from a Gender Equality Perspective" and "Public Policy Design for Environmental Sustainability."
Read moreColombia has great potential for copper production, and the Mocoa project is positioned as the largest to be developed in the country.
Read moreThe market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in recent years, and the industry has paid special attention to the autonomy of these cars.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced the new Director of the Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE).
Read moreColombian authorities are discussing the budget allocation for the payment of electricity, gas, and fuel subsidies.
Read moreIrene Vélez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke again about electricity tariffs in the country.
Read moreThe International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) reported the renewable energy generation capacity in Latin America, and Colombia stands out in this ranking.
Read moreThe Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, filed a project to authorize the protection clause of public patrimony that EPM has in UNE and Invertelco.
Read moreThe world is betting on the development of hydrogen as one of the main tools in the fight against climate change, and Colombia stands out in the development of this energy source in the region.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced that energy prices will begin to decrease in the coming months.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Services (SuperServicios) fined EPM due to billing irregularities, and the company reacted quickly to the fine.
Read moreThe XXXIX Colombian Energy Conference (ENERCOL) will be held on September 28 and 29 at the Nogal Club in Bogota.
Read moreThe French Development Agency (FDA) seeks to support the Colombian government in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published Decree 1318 of July 27, 2022 and resolution 40302 of August 5, 2022.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, announced measures to curb the increase in electricity rates, and sector associations reacted to these measures.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutiérrez spoke about energy prices in the country.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about the energy price crisis in the country.
Read moreAuthorities announced an agreement with the communities to end the protests on roads near El Guavio plant.
Read moreFitch Ratings warned about the consequences of the government's possible intervention in the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
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The CREG issued three resolutions announcing measures on electricity marketers and consumers.
Read moreRoadblocks in the municipality of Ubalá, Cundinamarca, continue to affect ‘El Guavio’ hydroelectric power plant, the largest in the country.
Read moreThe Colombian government wants to accelerate the energy transition, betting on unconventional renewable energy sources. Has the government taken costs into account?.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made headlines this week after talking about key issues like high energy prices.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, announced the new Director of the Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA).
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UPME's Christian Jaramillo spoke about the delays in energy projects and the possible consequences of this situation in the coming years.
Read more“The exaggerated increase of energy prices in the country between 25% and 49% could lead to questioning of the entire electricity system by the population. Therefore, we urgently propose a reform to the electric energy tariff model to help users mitigate the excessively high prices of the bills": this was stated by Engineer Daniel Medina Velandia, President of the Colombian Association of Engineers, ACIEM, in a communication sent to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez Torres.
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The energy sector is going through a controversy due to high energy prices in the last months. Here is a list of prices by operator.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro spoke about alternatives to control increases in energy tariffs.
Read moreColombia is advancing in the challenge of decarbonizing its economy. Green hydrogen has been at the center of the talks to achieve the country’s environmental goals.
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The Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, gave a report on the number of deforested hectares in the last 20 years.
Read moreThe government of Gustavo Petro announced the appointment of the new Vice-Minister of Energy.
Read moreCundinamarca’s Governor’s Office and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) announced the full-scale model of the RegioTram, providing unpublished details.
Read moreColombia is discussing high energy prices despite the rainy season in the country. Companies and associations explained the different reasons for this behavior.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a pact to solve the rise in energy prices.
Read moreThe National University of Colombia (UNAL) published a study about the geothermal potential to meet energy demand in Bogotá.
Read moreThe DANE reported an increase in inflation for August, where electricity prices played an important role. President Gustavo Petro spoke about this issue.
Read moreJuan Camilo Nariño, president of the Colombian Mining Association (ACM), spoke about the tax reform and its effects on the energy transition process and the mining sector.
Read moreBYD delivered a new fleet of electric buses during the opening of the 'El Pardo II' yard in Usme (Bogotá). Here are the details.
Read moreThe President of the Cali Chamber of Commerce (CCC), Luis Fernando Pérez, spoke about the promotion of new sources of renewable generation in the region.
Read moreFormer president Álvaro Uribe shared a 10-point statement in which he explains the reasons why he considers it important to sell EPM's shares in UNE Millicom.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, and Promigas', Juan Manuel Rojas, talked about the relevance of green hydrogen and natural gas in the energy transition process.
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