Nine industry associations, including Andesco, Acolgen, Andeg, Ser Colombia, Naturgas, Andi, Asoenergía, Acce, and Asocodis, have jointly sent a letter to the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, addressing the implications of Decree 1276 of 2023 on the region of La Guajira.
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The weather phenomenon known as “El Niño” is a “trending topic” with both the local press and global newspapers expressing concern. From the Economist to El Tiempo, experts worry that this edition of the periodic but unpredictable warming of the Pacific Ocean could be the worst yet, as it interacts with higher-than-normal temperatures on both sides of the equator. Colombian politicians and industry leaders worry that electricity prices will go up. But so far, we have not seen much statistical evidence of the event.
Read moreAs President Gustavo Petro celebrated the first anniversary of his administration, he proudly announced the issuance of 15 environmental licenses for clean energy projects. A press release says this milestone underscores Petro's commitment to driving the nation's energy transition.
Read moreThe National Planning Department's (DNP) Directorate of Environment and Sustainable Development has unveiled its findings on the potential ramifications of varying carbon tax prices.
Read moreIn a recent development highlighting regional cooperation, Presidents Gustavo Petro of Colombia and Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador engaged in discussions concerning the potential for Colombia to supply energy to its neighbor, Ecuador.
Read moreColombia played host to the V Regional Conference of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from July 12th to 14th, in Bogotá. During this gathering, scientists unveiled the climate scenarios confronting Latin America due to escalating global temperatures.
Read moreDuring the Amazon Summit held in Brazil, Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the President-designate of COP28, Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro made a bold proposal at the Amazon Summit in Brazil.
Read moreThe Colombian mining and energy portfolio underwent a tumultuous transformation in the inaugural year of President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreEngineer Omar Andrés Camacho Morales has officially taken office as the new Minister of Mines and Energy in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) addressed government decrees amid La Guajira emergency.
Read moreThe mining-energy sector has undergone significant changes with the arrival of the new government.
Read moreIn compliance with legal requirements and the pursuit of a fair energy transition, Colombia is making strides in engaging citizens in shaping its energy future.
Read moreThe road to Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Colombia has been a challenging one, with many obstacles hindering progress.
Read moreExperts talked about the reasons behind the intermittent disruptions and explored preventive adjustments.
Read moreIn a recent cabinet meeting presided over by President Gustavo Petro, former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, caught everyone's attention as she appeared alongside some of her former colleagues.
Read moreRecently, the former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made the surprising announcement that the country's first wind farm, Jepírachi, would also be managed by nearby Wayuu communities. But doubts arose as the news spread through social media.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced new measures to help La Guajira.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has issued the first decree in response to the declaration of economic, social, and environmental emergency in La Guajira.
Read moreColombia is advancing towards a more robust energy transmission system with the recent adoption of the 2022-2036 Generation Transmission Reference Expansion Plan.
Read moreOver 10 years ago, Bogotá saw the launch of a pioneering electric taxi pilot program in Colombia and Latin America.
Read moreDespite corporate announcements, actions and sustainability reports, public awareness of the most active companies in this area remains low.
Read moreFENOGE and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) have provided an update to the public regarding the possibility of continuing the operation of the Jepirachi wind farm.
Read moreAs Colombia faces the impending challenge of El Niño's arrival, concerns are mounting over potential power cuts and their economic impact on households and businesses.
Read moreThe Colombian Inspector General's Office has released a report detailing the major findings resulting from a compliance audit of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreThe electric sector has been on high alert in recent days due to the risks of grid exhaustion, which could lead to more frequent demand unmet in critical areas.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), through the Unconventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge), has launched a call for community energy companies.
Read moreThe energy company recently uncovered 29 cases of energy theft in a residential complex located in the northern part of Barranquilla.
Read moreLuis Guillermo Acosta, Executive Director of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers, provided an overview of the current state of the energy sector.
Read moreOmar Andrés Camacho, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), faces significant challenges as he takes on this critical role. Experts have highlighted several pressing issues that demand immediate attention and strategic planning.
Read moreIn an opinion article, Journalist Oscar Montes said that one word strikes fear into the hearts of Caribbean region residents: blackout. No other cause induces such terror and panic, as a blackout symbolizes backwardness, death, darkness, and ruin. It is the nightmare that the people of the Caribbean would never want to relive.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector faces mounting challenges as the impending El Niño phenomenon threatens to exacerbate an already strained system.
Read moreCalls for legal stability and clear rules are a recurring theme among electric energy companies operating in Colombia, as they invest heavily to expand operations and contribute to the energy transition.
Read moreEl Tiempo reported that the government has already decided who will be the new minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) continues to face an interim leadership situation under the government of Gustavo Petro.
Read moreIrene Vélez has officially announced her resignation as Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia).
Read moreAntioquia's Governor Aníbal Gaviria Correa has put EPM in a tough spot by proposing that the majority shareholder of Hidroituango, the Antioquia Government, takes control of the energy generation project.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the new energy vice minister.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro recently took to Twitter to emphasize the urgent need for a transformation in the mass transportation systems of cities.
Read moreCAF, the development bank of Latin America, has devised a comprehensive strategy to propel Colombia towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has presented the National Energy Plan (PEN) for public comment.
Read moreThe General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) have signed an agreement to promote offshore wind energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreA new scandal involving Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Irene Vélez could cost her the job.
Read moreConexión Energética, a subsidiary of the Colombian Mercantile Exchange, successfully conducted the first auction of standardized energy supply contracts in the country.
Read moreThe country managed to stop the upward trend of deforestation, achieving the lowest level in nine years.
Read moreAccording to the World Bank's updated Atlas of the SDGs 2023, Colombia has made significant progress in climate action.
Read moreA Colombian Electric Vehicle (EV) has been impounded by traffic police in Bogotá, Colombia.
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XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN), announced the average water level in reservoirs behind power dams in Colombia.
Read moreExperts question the feasibility and timeliness of the Wayuu community's partnership in energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreExperts talked about the relevance of energy diversification, but they also criticized some of the government decisions that could affect the transition.
Read moreColombia is making progress in the production of biogas and biomethane, although it is still in the early stages of development.
Read moreThe Danish Energy Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), is actively supporting Colombia's offshore wind energy development through knowledge transfer and technical assistance.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced progress in the document for the energy transition roadmap.
Read moreA report by Corficolombiana analyzes the current state of carbon markets in Colombia and the world.
Read moreThe Council of State upheld the decision to suspend the draft decree that would have granted President Gustavo Petro powers to intervene in public services.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially declared the onset of El Niño.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, and the Mayor of Medellín and President of the Board of Directors of EPM, Daniel Quintero Calle, announced an agreement between the government and the company regarding the Jepírachi wind farm in La Guajira.
Read moreSeveral experts have issued warnings about the imminent arrival of the El Niño phenomenon and its effects on agriculture, food, and energy.
Read moreThe recent case of energy fraud in a luxurious stratum 6 house in an exclusive area of Puerto Colombia has brought attention to the chronic problem of energy theft in the Caribbean region.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued Resolution No. 00626 on July 3, 2023, ordering the disbursement of funds to cover energy subsidies for low-income consumers.
Read moreXM, the operator of the Colombian electricity market, has published a study on the flexibility of the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreFollowing the approval of the budget supplement, several members of the Caribbean caucus expressed concern that the budget did not allocate funds to address the current situation of increased energy tariffs.
Read moreColombia 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.
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The 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.
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XM, 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.
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