The possible sale of ISA has been one of the main news in Colombia in recent weeks. Here are more details of this possible transaction.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) presented a report on the energy sector in 2020.
Read moreThe government has a package of 33 energy projects to reactivate the economy, but these projects are not progressing as planned.
Read morePresident Ivan Duque cut the ribbon at the delivery ceremony for the second phase of Los Llanos photovoltaic power plant project.
Read moreFreddy Navarrete, new partner of the Cáez Muñoz Mejía firm, spoke about the country's energy outlook and its commitment to renewable energies.
Read moreColombia was chosen among seven candidates to organize and lead a discussion on energy transition during the upcoming 76th General Assembly of the United Nations, in September of this year.
Read moreThe Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced an update to the 2020-2050 energy plan (PEN).
Read moreThe International University of Valencia conducted an analysis of renewable energies in the labor market.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy announced that the country had added 44,560 families to electricity in 23 departments.
Read moreUN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an ‘urgent transition’ from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Read moreThe global perception is that investment for green energies in Latin America is slowing down, but it seems like Colombia shows a positive outlook for the coming years.
Read moreThe Colombian government’s blockbuster announcement that it would consider offers for its participation in the country’s long-haul transmission operator, ISA, is getting the headlines and the controversy but it appears that the government’s stake in EMSA, the main distributor on the department of Meta, is also for sale.
Read moreBusiness newspaper Portafolio says it obtained a confidential letter by a number of industry associations to the Minister of Energy saying the auction needs to be restructured, in particular it should be technologically neutral.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced progress on Plan 5 Caribe.
Read moreThe government continues to analyze options to sell its stake in the country’s long-haul transmission operator, Interconectado Eléctrica SA (ISA). Interested companies are beginning to appear.
Read moreAfter failing to pass off the responsibility to electricity users that pay their bills, the Colombian government has finally recognized Electocaribe’s debt and has begun to pay it off.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the signing of a contract to supply local energy in Puerto Carreño.
Read moreAuthorities inaugurated two energy interconnection projects in Chocó.
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Industry experts spoke about the so called ‘post-pandemic challenges’ that the energy sector will have to face.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía), Diego Mesa, met with his Chilean counterpart, Juan Jobet, to advance in a bilateral energy transition agenda.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the winner of the 2020 Colombia Energy Culture Challenge. Here are the details.
Read moreForeign investment has been a key factor for Colombia's energy transition process. ProColombia spoke on the matter.
Read moreThe Regiotram electric train will connect the department of Cundinamarca with Bogotá, making it one of the most important infrastructure projects in the region.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) are working for Colombians to be able to choose their own energy operator.
Read moreXM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market (MEM), celebrated 15 years in the energy market. Here are the details.
Read morePresident Iván Duque attended the opening of the La Guajira Electric Reinforcement, in the municipality of Maicao.
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President Iván Duque spoke about the growth of renewable energies in the country.
Read moreThese are the investments that the government has planned for 2021, aimed at improving the energy service in Colombia’s rural areas.
Read moreStudies showed that Colombia is one of the Latin American countries with the most privileged geographical locations for the use of solar energy.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MnEnergia) spoke about its “Energy Challenge 2020” program, an initiative to promote an efficient energy consumption among Colombians.
Read more The Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) is working on a resolution to boost renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) explained how the new temporary subsidy for solar panels in households will work.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the new project that will benefit communities in the department of Caquetá.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) opened the Bosques de los Llanos I Solar farm. Here are the details.
Read moreThe World Energy Council (WEC) updated its energy sustainability ranking, highlighting positive results for Colombia.
Read moreThe green bond global market reached record highs. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Mayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo, sent a message to different local governments, aimed at attracting investment to Colombia.
Read moreThe Director of infrastructure and Renewable Energy of the National Planning Department (DNP), Jonathan Bernal, announced a plan to promote renewable energies in Colombia.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about La Guajira’s most recent energy project, Urumita.
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Will energy tariffs in the Caribban region increase now that the ‘Electricaribe era’ is over? The Superintendent of Public Services, Natasha Avendaño, spoke on the matter.
Read moreColombia is the third country in Latin America with the highest number of Responsible Investment Principles. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the new energy service operators that arrived in the Caribbean Coast.
Read moreThe President spoke about the strategy to boost the national economy through renewable energy projects.
Read moreAuthorities are analyzing alternatives to generate resources. Selling energy assets became an option.
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XM, manager of the Wholesale Energy Market, successfully developed a new energy auction in the country.
Read moreAuthorities are working on a new regulation to guarantee service sustainability in the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Read moreThese challenges could delay 50% of renewable energy projects in the Caribbean coast.
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The Casanare Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hosted a meeting to discuss energy service provision in the department.
Read moreMedellín’s Mayor, Daniel Quintero, said that EPM is currently analyzing whether or not it can continue with the process to operate Electricaribe’s Caribe Mar segment.
Read moreThe EPM Group and Enerpereira found out that they will have to invest billions of pesos more than expected in Electricaribe’s segments. Here are the details.
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The Colombian Caribbean will be the focus of big industry projects during the next five years. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that more families from Colombia’s rural areas will have access to energy service for the first time. This is why.
Read moreBarranquilla’s Fifth Civil Court ordered the city to pay a fine to Electricaribe. This is why.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, hosted the entity’s accountability session. These are some of the energy achievements and goals of the country in the near future.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about two new draft resolution projects. Here are the details.
Read moreXM, ISA's subsidiary and manager of the Wholesale Energy Market, spoke about the performance of the regulated and unregulated energy demand in Colombia during the first months of 2020.
Read moreEPM’s manager, Álvaro Rendón, announced that he will sue the builders, designers, auditors and insurers of the Hidroituango project. This is why.
Read moreThe Inspector General requested the suspension of the Cuestecitas-Colectora project in the department of La Guajira. This is why.
Read moreBarranquilla’s Mayor, Jaime Pumarejo, spoke about the city's commitment to the development of clean energy.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the effects that the Resolution 152 will have on energy prices during 2020.
Read moreAuthorities spoke about investments for new energy projects in Colombia.
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The National Association of Domiciliary Public Service Companies (Andesco) hosted its "Quality and equality are the Keys to a Sustainable Development" webinar. ePower Colombia attended the event.
Read moreSenator José Name (U party) asked the General Comptroller to comply with control measures in Electricaribe’s sale process.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a call for energy network operators to work on the national energy network. Here are the details.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the development of new energy projects in rural areas of the departments of Arauca, Nariño, Caquetá and Magdalena, among others.
Read moreEPM’s Board of Directors updated its budget for the Hidroituango project. Here are the details.
Read more The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced resources to develop energy projects around Colombia.
Read moreThe National Association of Domiciliary Public Service Companies (Andesco) hosted its "Green Growth for an Economic Recovery" webinar. ePower Colombia attended the event.
Read moreThis is what experts from different Associations said about the Colombian energy market.
Read moreFour electric buses from the Masivo de Occidente (MDO) company started commercial operations in the city of Medellín. Here are the details.
Read moreAlejandro Castañeda, Executive Director of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), spoke about energy generation during the economic reactivation process.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) established the conditions for the implementation of new infrastructure in the National Integrated System (SIN).
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the development of new energy projects in vulnerable areas of Colombia.
Read moreThe Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge) announced a new financing model to boost the development of energy projects.
Read morePresident Duque hopes for the companies that bought the Electricaribe to start operating the firm in September, yet the current crisis might complicate things.
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) designed a scheme to provide guarantees to companies, allowing them to offer clean energy at competitive prices.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (Creg) spoke about the adjustments that are coming, after being warned of potential energy shortages.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate the energy transition process, the United Nations (UN) said.
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The government approved the development of 13 energy and basic sanitation projects in eight departments of Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asonergía) analyzed the renegotiation process of natural gas contracts, and its results.
Read moreThe National Association for Sustainable Mobility (Andemos) published its monthly report on the behavior of the hybrid and electric vehicle market during May this year.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) ruled on the investigation to industry firms, due to alleged overcharges in energy tariffs.
Read moreThis is the new sustainable mobility initiative created by Bancolombia, Celsia and Sura.
Read more Through Decree 829 of 2020, the government established mechanisms to boost the development of renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe need for Colombia to advance in its energy transition process keeps growing every year. This is why.
Read moreWater reservoirs are at historically low levels, bringing concerns about a possible shortage back. This is what experts think.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a strategy to help low-income families pay their energy bills.
Read moreThe Energy Regulatory Commission (CREG) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) approved a new energy purchase reconfiguration auction.
Read moreThe Superintendence of Residential Public Services (SSPD) reported on fines to industry firms during 2020.
Read moreColombians have complained about alleged increases in their energy bills. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke on the matter.
Read moreThe Association announced that it is evolving along with the oil industry, opening its doors to energy service companies.
Read moreThe government announced a plan to facilitate the import of equipment for the development of renewable energy projects in the country.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about the progress of Plan 5 Caribe during the Iván Duque administration.
Read more XM, operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, (MEM) spoke about energy transfers between Colombia and Ecuador.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) spoke about its successful plans to expand the energy service in the country.
Read moreThe health emergency did not affect the development of energy projects in Colombia. Here are the details.
Read moreThere has been mixed opinions among industry experts and the government when it comes to the possibility of having an energy shortage by the end of the year. This is what the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) said.
Read moreThermal energy generators announced that they are ready to serve as a backup due to current low water levels in the country’s reservoirs.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, called out energy companies for alleged overcharges on energy bills.
Read moreThe President of the National Association of Public Services (Andesco) spoke about the possibility of having an energy shortage during 2020.
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