The 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.
Read moreThe 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.
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