The Colombian energy sector is expanding thanks to the good growth prospects of domestic demand and several companies are betting on this market. Enel Group announced its investment plans in the country.
Read moreDuring the Caribe Biz 2018 Congress, the mayor of Barranquilla, Alejandro Char, spoke about the problems of Electricaribe and their possible solution.
Read moreColombia has discussed the convenience and future of natural gas and energy subsidies for low-income families. Senator Mauricio Gómez recently created a controversy about the future of these subsidies.
Read moreThe emergence of Hidroituango has created a difficult financial and operational situation for EPM and this will take years to be solved. However, the firm is not the only one affected, as Medellin's revenues will decrease because of this crisis as well.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) reiterated its commitment to the generation of sustainable energy.
Read moreThe Bogotá Energy Group (GEB) announced its operational and financial results in the first half of 2018 with positive results. The company said the electricity transmission business was key during 1H18.
Read moreÁngela Montoya, President of the Colombian Association of Energy Producers (Acolgen), spoke about the main challenges of the new government in the energy sector in an event in Bogotá.
Read moreThe Energy Mining Planning Unit (UPME) published the schedule for the implementation and administration of the first auction of long-term electric power contracts, in which it will also be possible to participate with non-conventional technology projects.
Read moreThe Controller General made an analysis on the rules to expand the National Electric System (SEN) and the results are not very encouraging. The entity believes that there are many issues to improve to encourage the development of new energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreCodensa, a company of the Enel Group in Colombia, was awarded for its sustainable energy supply project in rural areas of the department of Cundinamarca.
Read moreThe Controller General’s office made a report on the emergency in Hidroituango and the possible failures that caused it. The National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) and EPM spoke on this report.
Read moreColombia is looking to diversify its energy matrix and unconventional renewable energy sources are ready to be integrated into the system. The Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) has received several proposals on this subject.
Read moreSenator of the Liberal Party, Mauricio Gómez, called on his colleagues to stop what he called an unfortunate and significant increase in energy service rates, to resolve Electricaribe’s financial and operational crisis.
Read moreFernando Carrillo, Attorney General, talked about Electricaribe situation and the measures to solve this crisis. Representatives of the company said that the debts of the communities with Electricaribe are huge.
Read moreSolving the never-ending issues at Electricaribe and fixing legal gaps will be the priorities of the new Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez.
Read moreThe National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) required EPM to carry out an international expert investigation on the crisis of the Hidroituango project. EPM has already decided who will carry out this investigation.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) announced the first electric power contract auction for the long term in Colombia, just some days before the end of Juan Manuel Santos' term as president.
Read moreColombia’s largest energy company in the Caribbean coast, Electricaribe, published the bidding rules for the first stage of its tender.
Read moreResolutions 40791 and 40795 of 2018, gave the ‘green light’ for unconventional renewable energies to become part of the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Read moreAlthough municipalities such as Manaure, San Juan, Hatonuevo and Maicao need drinking water and energy service, cost overruns and irregularities in the budget to build a dam have not allowed it.
Read moreThe Association of Generating Companies (Andeg) spoke about the needs, concerns and changes in the electricity sector. The association talked about the new government’s challenges in the industry.
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