Mayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo Heins, filed a lawsuit against a resolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG).
Read moreFitch Ratings talked about energy transition and the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in this process.
Read moreColombia is advancing in its commitment to confront climate change and hydrogen is a key resource in this process.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced the issuance of new green bonds.
Read moreThe Superintendency of Residential Public Utilities (SuperServicios) spoke about the achievement of objectives agreed with Afinia, the new energy service operator in the Caribbean.
Read moreThe concept of ESG – Environment / Social / Governance – is under considerable attack in recent weeks, as more traditional investors react against the concept that this should be the primary criterion for selecting a portfolio. I wrote about the critique that kicked off the debate in this Thursday Thought. But I recently came across a different kind of concern, that ESG-investing was working against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreThe NGO Driving Change published its worldwide list of "20 People Helping Cool the Planet By 2050".
Read moreMateo Mendoza, Expert in Structuring Renewable Energy Generation projects and partner of the law firm Mendoza, spoke about the challenges to develop offshore wind projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe growth of agricultural activities and the illegal appropriation of areas for their exploitation are affecting biodiversity in Colombia.
Read moreCompanies belonging to the Ardila Lülle Organization (OAL), such as Postobón, RCN TV, RCN Radio, and the newspaper La República are betting on sustainable processes, helping the environment, reducing costs, and generating efficiencies.
Read moreExpoProBarranquilla was developed to build corporate strategies focused on generating value in a sustainable manner.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) highlighted the resources that the mining-energy sector has allocated to combat climate change and expectations for the coming years.
Read moreThis is kind of a follow-up to the article a few weeks ago where I estimated that replacing fossil-fuel-generated electricity with solar would require a ‘park’ the size of the north end of Bogotá or the expanse of the Tatacoa desert. Here I look at the power requirements for converting all of Bogotá’s cars to electricity, one of the government’s net zero objectives.
Read moreYale and Columbia universities announced the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), with poor results for the country.
Read moreBarranquilla received the Energy Efficiency Award presented by the National Association of Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco).
Read moreAuthorities analyzed the problems related to the high cost of energy in the Caribbean region.
Read moreAndemos reported the average age of vehicles in Colombia during 2021.
Read morePresidential candidate Gustavo Petro made a promise to miners in Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Santander, and Norte de Santander to buy the coal produced by them, generating controversy and discussion.
Read moreAuthorities approved a law to prohibit the manufacture, import, export, commercialization, and distribution of single-use plastics. Acoplasticos talked about this this law.
Read moreColombia is part of the Eco-Industrial Parks program of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop more sustainable industries.
Read moreCorporate Commitment to Recycling (Cempre) joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Wrap to develop the Pact for Plastics in Colombia.
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Presidential candidate Rodolfo Hernández spoke about energy prices on Colombia's Caribbean Coast and his plans to adjust energy costs.
Read moreColombia's Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the prohibition against energy service providers passing the costs of smart energy meters on to their users.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the issuance of Decree 895 of 2022 that includes incentives for blue and green hydrogen projects.
Read moreExperts and authorities spoke about the climate change process.
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Colombia is betting on increasing the number of charging stations to encourage the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Electromaps reported on the regions with the most charging stations.
Read moreThe Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domicialiarios (SuperServicios) announced the regions most affected by the price increases during this year.
Read morePresident of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), Luis Alberto Paez, spoke about reliability in the energy transition process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) socialized the resolution that describes the procedure for those interested in developing offshore wind energy projects in the country.
Read moreAuthorities met to discuss the project to improve the connection of the municipalities in Valle del Cauca using trains.
Read moreThe Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Government of Cundinamarca, the Cundinamarca Regional Autonomous Corporation (CAR), Bogotá and municipal authorities are coordinating project to restore the Bogota River.
Read moreSector associations spoke about the possible behavior of energy prices during 2022.
Read morePresident Iván Duque spoke about the process for the country to become carbon neutral.
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Charging stations and connectors that provide autonomy to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids have increased during 2022, and Colombia is positioned as one of the countries with the most stations in Latin America.
Read morePresident Iván Duque met with COP26 President Alok Sharma to celebrate the successful UK-Colombia Sustainable Growth Alliance.
Read moreIf you live in Colombia, are doing business in Colombia or have contacts who do so, the upcoming presidential elections on May 29th have been unavoidable. The survey-leading candidate is Gustavo Petro, who represents the radical left, but with the country’s two-round system (like that of France), poll results will not necessarily translate into a win. If, however, he does manage to be sworn in on August 7th, he promises a restructure of the country’s economic model which could impact all sectors, including energy.
Read moreThe Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios (SuperServicios) published the number of tons of garbage produced and the percentage of this figure recycled in Colombia.
Read moreIvan Duque's government has promoted the inclusion of new technologies, such is the case of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.
Read moreNatalia Gutiérrez, President of the Colombian Association of Power Generators (Acolgen) spoke about fundamental issues such as energy demand, Hidroituango, and prior consultations.
Read moreAcolgen's Natalia Gutierrez spoke about the sector's investments for the coming years.
Read moreMinister of Transport (MinTransporte), Ángela María Orozco, will speak about energy transition at the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Germany.
Read moreThe Bogota Chamber of Commerce (CCB) conducted a survey on the needs of managers and executives regarding competitiveness and infrastructure in 2022.
Read moreColombia is going through a good moment with renewable energy, and investors confirm it.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the unconventional energy generation target for 2023.
Read moreThe government presented positive results from its efforts to achieve energy security through the transition to clean energy.
Read moreI am in Barranquilla this week where there are not one but two energy-related conferences. Last week, President Iván Duque called Barranquilla, Colombia’s “Energy City”. This reflects his government’s energy priorities which have, indeed, made Colombia’s Caribbean business capital into a potential hub, even though the expected energy may not be seen for many years.
Read moreSome of presidential candidate Gustavo Petro's proposals have generated several discussions, and Acolgen spoke out on this issue.
Read morePresident Iván Duque participated in the presentation of the roadmap for offshore wind projects.
Read moreBarranquilla continues to be a protagonist in Colombia's energy transition, this time with the first offshore wind farm.
Read moreWhen ‘playing’ the Financial Times’ Climate Game, I recalled a very early computer game. But the Climate Game has more serious implications.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), reported the entry of new projects to the system.
Read moreExperts from the energy sector talked about the energy transition process in the country.
Read moreRepresentatives of Éxito and Ransa spoke about the impact of the country's commitments on sustainability on their companies.
Read moreThe National Planning Department (DNP) announced the progress of regional projects financed with the General Royalties System (SGR).
Read moreColombia advances in the energy transition process, and experts give recommendations for this process.
Read moreChina has its eyes set on Colombia and is putting its investments in three main sectors.
Read moreElectric mobility has become a fundamental tool for governments and companies to achieve sustainability goals in countries and Colombia stands out in this regard.
Read moreThe Renewable Energy Association of Colombia (SER Colombia) announced the members that will make up its Board of Directors for the period April 2022 and March 2023.
Read moreColombia continues to talk about the attractiveness of hydrogen. Naturgas mentioned about some of the challenges to produce this fuel in the country.
Read moreMinEnergia Diego Mesa tweeted a World Economic Forum (WEF) ranking which showed Colombia as the 29th best in the world at energy transition, third-best in Latin America. Researching this, I was inspired to write again about preparedness for transition.
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Read moreAccenture conducted a study on the trends for the energy sector this year.
Read moreThe ninth edition of the FISE Fair in Medellin ended with good investment expectations.
Read moreBogota announced a pilot project to measure pollution from freight vehicles in real time.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published the official Roadmap for Offshore Wind Projects.
Read moreMinTransporte Ángela María Orozco talked about the country's electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid market.
Read moreThe country’s president, Iván Duque went to New York this week. The main headlines were about presenting results of the peace process to the UN Security Council. But he also went to the world’s financial capital to talk about green finance.
Read moreLatin American thinktank, The Dialogue, recently asked a panel of experts “Is Colombia on Track to Make the Shift to Renewables?” Their answers highlighted some key themes and got me thinking about related issues, especially in the light of other recent studies and, importantly, Colombia’s upcoming presidential elections.
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How much will energy transition cost and who will pay for it? Are we willing – are we able – to pay for net zero?
Read moreColombia is one of the priority countries in which the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX Group) will strengthen its contributions in 2022.
Read moreLocal authorities in Bogota announced an increase in the fleet of electric buses in the city.
Read moreAsoenergía made proposals to prevent energy prices from continuing to rise in the country.
Read moreThe Comptroller General's Office made a statement on the deforestation situation in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued a resolution modifying the schedule of energy transportation capacity allocations for Class 1 projects.
Read moreMiguel Lotero, Vice Minister of Energy, talked about the possibility of a new energy auction in the country.
Read moreColombia ended its participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) with an important announcement.
Read moreThe Institute for Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for the Non-Interconnected Zones (IPSE) announced its plans to connect more families to energy service.
Read moreThe National Association of Colombian Entrepreneurs (ANDI) spoke about relevant issues in the energy sector.
Read moreAfter the Ideam warned about the beginning of the rainy season, some areas of the country are already affected.
Read moreColombia will participate in the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2022.
Read moreWood Mackenzie discussed the performance of global lithium-ion battery capacity in the coming years.
Read moreI opened an oil industry newsletter this morning to a photo of a group of oil workers (with remarkably clean overalls) around a drill rig and a title that said “These men produce the oil for my diesel truck”. Below it was a picture of kids playing in a dirty street with the title “These children produce the lithium for your electric car”. Like all such Internet memes, much has been exaggerated for effect and there is a grain of truth somewhere deeply buried.
Read moreFenoge announced a strategy to promote the development of green and blue hydrogen projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, talked about Colombia's Green Taxonomy.
Read moreCREG's Jorge Valencia spoke about the challenges of the sector to innovate.
Read moreNatasha Avendaño García, Superintendent of Public Utilities, visited the main works at Hidroituango.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) approved more resources to finance energy projects around the country.
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Mayor of Barranquilla Jaime Pumarejo will travel to the US to close a memorandum of understanding to build the first offshore wind farm in the country.
Read moreColombian authorities attended CERAweek with the aim of showing the country's progress in energy issues and attracting investment in this sector.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the resources allocated to energy subsidies during this year.
Read moreLocal authorities announced new environmental measures in the main cities of the country.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Companies approved the merger of the companies Emgesa S.A., Codensa S.A. ESP, Enel Green Power Colombia and ESSA2 SpA (subsidiaries in Central America).
Read moreIn 2019, the Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit to protect and compensate those affected by the Hidroituango emergency. The lawsuit was recently admitted by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca.
Read moreCésar Arias, Director of Colombia's Public Credit Directorate, spoke about the country's main initiatives to meet its environmental commitments and the role of green TES.
Read moreEnergy sector experts spoke about the consequences of a possible delay in the entry into operation of Hidrotiuango.
Read moreThe Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Carlos Eduardo Correa, announced a project to plant corals in different offshore areas of the country.
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