Colombia’s energy transition is moving forward, but in the wrong direction. That is the warning raised by Amat Zulugua, Director of the Caribbean Energy Transition Observatory, who argued that the country is dangerously behind in its planning and strategy for diversifying its energy matrix.
Read moreColombia has introduced new rules to regulate how companies and individuals generate their own electricity and connect it to the national grid.
Read moreInternational ratings agency Fitch Ratings warned that the Colombian government’s proposed reforms to the Reliability Charge, a mechanism designed to guarantee reliable electricity supply, could heighten the risk of future power shortages.
Read moreColombia’s electricity sector is ringing alarm bells once again, as mounting government debt on energy subsidies threatens the financial stability of companies and the continuity of service for millions of users.
Read moreColombian companies are bracing for higher operating costs after the government unveiled a draft decree that would reimpose a 20% energy surcharge on several productive sectors, to shore up funds for subsidies benefiting households in lower-income brackets.
Read moreThe Petro administration announced a draft decree that could reintroduce higher energy tariffs for several economic sectors, reviving the 20% solidarity contribution originally created in the 1990s to finance subsidies for low-income households.
Read moreAt the opening of the 12th Andeg Energy Forum, Alejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), warned that Colombia urgently needs to boost its power generation capacity by between 2,500 and 3,000 megawatts by 2028 to prevent a severe electricity crisis.
Read moreColombia is betting on fiscal policy as a lever to accelerate its energy transition, combining tax incentives, financing programs, and regulatory support to expand clean energy adoption across the country.
Read moreColombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) confirmed that a new Cargo por Confiabilidad auction will begin “in the coming days,” covering the 2029–2030 period. The mechanism, in place for decades, is designed to guarantee reliable long-term energy supply for the country.
Read moreEdwin Palma, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Mines (MinEnergia) and former special agent in charge of intervening Air-e, is facing mounting scrutiny after revelations of nepotism, alleged manipulation of financial figures, and questionable use of public funds during his tenure.
Read moreThe Colombian government cleared the way for offshore wind energy to enter the national electricity grid, marking a milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.
Read moreLibardo Yanod Márquez Aldana has resigned as Colombia’s Superintendent of Public Utilities (SuperServicios), just 10 months after being appointed by President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreAs Latin America’s energy systems grow more complex, shaped by climate change, shifting regulations, and a transition toward renewables, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic tool to ensure reliability and anticipate failures.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) officially joined the “Pacto Boyacá: Raíz y Futuro,” reinforcing the government’s pledge that a Just Energy Transition is not just political rhetoric but a tangible plan that reaches historically overlooked communities.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that it has proposed to energy sector unions the nomination of a woman to serve as commissioner at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreColombia’s Ministries of Labor, Mines, and Interior, along with the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, the Boyacá Governor’s Office, and local authorities, reached agreements that led to the lifting of protests in Santa María and surrounding municipalities.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) postponed the presentation of a bill aimed at reducing electricity tariffs, which seeks to promote “greater equity and fairness” in energy service costs. The initiative intends to lower electricity bills and remove additional charges for consumers.
Read moreWe have frequently complained that the Petro government’s near obsession with distributed solar is a marvelous solution to those currently off the grid or rural dwellers in single-family homes. But the idea is not workable for most Colombian families that live in multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Technology marches on, however, and there may be an answer to our criticism.
Read moreColombian businesses are consuming fewer public utilities, yet their bills continue to rise. This is the key finding from the latest analysis by scaleup Energy Master, which reviewed 30,634 corporate invoices for electricity, water, and gas across eight departments.
Read moreColombia’s mining sector is facing major challenges, prompting the National Association of Power Generators (Andeg) to stress the role of formal mining, at all scales, as a driver of the country’s energy security, employment, and regional economic growth.
Read moreColombia could become a global leader in green hydrogen production thanks to its clean energy mix, strategic location, and abundant renewable resources, according to Ramiro López-Ghio, the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) representative in Colombia.
Read moreColombia’s Inspector General’s Office and the Comptroller General’s Office launched a joint investigation into the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) over concerns regarding delayed payments of energy and gas subsidies, as well as unresolved debt linked to the country’s “tariff option” scheme.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced the resignation of Lena Yanina Estrada from her post as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente).
Read moreIn a heated session of the Fifth Commission of the Colombian Senate, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, unveiled six major proposals to reform the Reliability Charge—a core mechanism of the Colombian electricity market that has long sparked controversy for the charges that appear on users’ bills.
Read moreAlexandra Hernández, President of SER Colombia, is clear: while progress has been made, time is running out. With energy demand growing at twice the rate of generation capacity, the risk of a shortfall by 2027 is real.
Read moreThe department of Atlántico in Colombia is preparing to host three major renewable energy projects that could add up to 1,500 megawatts to the National Interconnected System (SIN) within the next five years.
Read moreThe Colombian government announced a comprehensive audit into XM, the operator of the National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, following a request by Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma.
Read moreMany of you will see this article in our Thursday, August 7th, 2025 newsletter. Those based in Colombia may not until Friday because the August 7th is a holiday commemorating the Battle of Boyacá, a decisive blow in the war of liberation from the Spanish. It is also the day that, every four years, Colombia inaugurates a new president.
Read moreThe administration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro is preparing a legislative push to allow vertical integration within the national energy sector, an effort aimed at enabling companies like Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to operate across the entire electricity value chain, from generation to distribution.
Read moreColombia’s Office of the Inspector General announced tangible progress in efforts to unlock key energy infrastructure projects that had been delayed due to administrative and environmental bottlenecks, particularly in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a review of the regulation defining the country’s electricity distribution areas, considering mounting evidence that the current structure is inflating electricity bills for low-income users in cities like Cali.
Read moreColombia's energy sector is approaching a breaking point, according to a stark warning from the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM).
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) formally requested oversight from the nation’s top control agencies for its flagship Energy Communities initiative.
Read moreColombia has taken a major step toward its energy transition goals with the launch of the Copey–Cuestecitas power transmission line, now fully operational in La Guajira, northern Colombia.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is preparing a critical visit to XM, the operator of the country’s National Interconnected System and administrator of the electricity market.
Read moreEcuador is once again facing the specter of widespread power outages and Colombia could play a key role to face this situation.
Read moreThe Colombian government is ramping up its support for renewable energy, with a special focus on unlocking the stalled wind power sector.
Read moreIn a joint effort to ensure a reliable energy supply in Colombia’s Caribbean region, the Superintendency of Public Utilities (SuperServicios) announced that it is working closely with Nelson Javier Vásquez Torres, the special agent in charge of the state-intervened electricity provider Air-e.
Read moreIn a significant step toward modernizing its energy infrastructure, Colombia will begin enforcing new technical standards for residential electricity meters starting January 5, 2026.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding the alarm: the country is on track to face a serious electricity supply deficit by 2027, and action must be taken now.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is facing mounting pressure, and thermal power plants are stepping up as a critical backbone of reliability.
Read moreAlexandra Hernández, president of SER Colombia, sent a message to the government and the country.
Read moreAs Colombia intensifies its stance against coal exports, particularly to Israel, questions are emerging about the country’s long-term energy strategy and whether nuclear power could play a role in decarbonizing the economy.
Read moreAt the 15th edition of the Asomicrofinanzas Congress, key institutions in Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding to boost the adoption of solar energy among microenterprises, especially in underserved regions.
Read moreThe Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, announced that it will introduce a new bill to reduce electricity tariffs on August 11, aiming to tackle widespread dissatisfaction with the current pricing model.
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Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the resumption of electricity exports generated by hydropower, following the end of what it described as “the most intense drought ever experienced” in the country.
Read moreAfter months of uncertainty due to last year’s severe drought, Colombia’s power sector has regained stability and even strength.
Read moreColombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) announced a draft decree for public consultation that introduces LASolar, a streamlined environmental license specifically designed for solar energy projects with capacities between 10 and 100 megawatts (MW).
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced that the country hopes to resume electricity exports to Venezuela by the end of 2025, in a move that revives long-suspended energy ties between the two nations.
Read moreIn a push to modernize urban transport and promote sustainable energy use, Colombia's Ministry of Transport has unveiled a roadmap to implement Law 2486, which regulates and encourages the use of light electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters.
Read moreTwelve years after making history with Colombia’s first wind farm, Jepirachi, EPM announced the suspension of a much larger follow-up initiative in La Guajira.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for Latin American businesses striving toward smarter utility consumption and more robust energy efficiency strategies, initiatives critical for reducing costs and protecting the planet.
Read moreColombia’s small hydropower sector, represented by the Center for Studies in Renewable Energy and Water (Ceera), has raised strong concerns over the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s (MinEnergia) proposed legislation to reform the country’s energy tariff system.
Read moreIn a bold speech that underscores his deep skepticism of traditional energy models, President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized Colombia's current energy structure, blaming what he called an “oligarchy of electric generation” for the country’s high energy costs.
Read moreAt the 3rd Congress on Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency, Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas, outlined Colombia's path to becoming a hydrogen leader in Latin America.
Read moreCarlos Arturo Cárdenas Guerra, President of the Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM), raised serious concerns about the ongoing risk of energy and gas shortages in Colombia.
Read moreThe Comptroller General’s Office officially began comprehensive compliance audits targeting Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), focusing on large-scale renewable energy investments and public fund management.
Read moreIn response to intense rainfall and rising river levels in southeastern Boyacá, AES Colombia has increased controlled water discharges from La Esmeralda Reservoir to maintain safe and operational water levels.
Read moreColombia’s renewable energy transition faces a critical test: only 13 out of 75 registered wind power projects are currently under evaluation or execution, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreIn a landmark move to diversify Colombia’s energy matrix, the government of President Gustavo Petro has officially authorized Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to move forward with geothermal exploration projects.
Read moreColombia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by incorporating 12 new power generation projects into commercial operation during the second quarter of 2025.
Read moreAs global crises mount and development financing shrinks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a powerful appeal to world leaders recently to “restart the engine of development” during the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Seville, Spain.
Read moreThe construction of Colombia’s first solar-powered sports fields has reached 45% completion in the neighborhoods of Adelita de Char and Las Malvinas in Barranquilla.
Read moreDuring the launch of Colombia’s first geothermal energy project in the south of the country, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, confirmed the government’s intention to sell electricity to Venezuela, reviving an energy exchange that had been dormant for years.
Read moreA coalition of energy sector trade associations in Colombia has voiced strong concerns over a draft bill published by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), aimed at reforming the regulatory framework for electricity tariffs.
Read moreIn a key move to improve the assignment of energy transmission capacity within Colombia's National Interconnected System (SIN), the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) released a draft resolution for public consultation.
Read moreIn a controversial move, the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has put forth a resolution that would allocate public subsidy funds, originally intended to support low-income households' utility bills, towards the creation of community-based renewable energy projects.
Read moreIn a groundbreaking development for the energy sector, Colombia has confirmed the presence of white hydrogen, or natural hydrogen, in its subsoil, positioning the country as a pioneer in Latin America and one of only a few nations worldwide to identify this clean energy resource in natural underground conditions.
Read moreIn 2017, Norway set a bold goal: by 2025, all new cars sold would be electric. The European Union followed suit, setting its own deadline for 2030. However, the waning consumer demand and mounting pressure from automakers have already pushed that target to 2035. This shift reflects a deeper truth: the world may not be as ready to go electric as governments once hoped.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers (Asoenergía) called on the national government to thoroughly reassess recent regulatory changes that modify the country's scarcity price mechanism, warning that the reform is distorting market dynamics and undermining long-term stability in energy contracts.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced it will examine the possible elimination of the standby charge, a fee paid by all electricity users to ensure energy availability during critical conditions, such as droughts caused by El Niño.
Read moreWhat was once touted as a milestone in Colombia’s energy transition has now become a desolate reminder of unfulfilled promises.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, made a bold and controversial statement: a “mafia” has infiltrated the process of assigning grid connection points for new energy projects.
Read moreIn a strong push toward energy efficiency and community well-being, Colombian energy company Air-e (under government intervention) has trained more than 105,000 users across the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira so far in 2025.
Read moreDuring the 27th Congress of Andesco, the National Association of Public Services and Communications Companies, Judith de Buelvas, Chair of Andesco’s Board and CEO of Veolia Colombia and Panama, emphasized the relevance of technical dialogue and regulatory alignment to support Colombia’s energy and environmental transition.
Read moreAmid rising geopolitical tensions and looming inflationary pressures, Colombia is at a crossroads in its pursuit of a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Read moreAs Colombia's electricity demand steadily rises, the pressure to expand energy supply becomes more urgent.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) published a draft bill aiming to reduce electricity tariffs.
Read moreOn June 17, 2025, as evening approached Barranquilla, a sudden blackout plunged the city and surrounding municipalities into darkness. For over three hours, 184,000 users were left without power, triggering widespread outrage and economic losses estimated at CoP$23B. But for many, this was not just another outage, it was the visible tip of a crisis that has worsened under state intervention.
Read moreIn a major step toward deepening regional energy integration, Colombia and Panama have officially signed a bilateral regulatory agreement to bring to life the long-anticipated binational electric interconnection project.
Read moreAt a time when Colombia’s public utility sector faces mounting financial and operational challenges, the 27th Andesco Congress in Cartagena became a platform for sharp criticism of government inaction and unfulfilled promises.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is preparing a series of regulatory adjustments to ease the pressure of rising energy and gas tariffs on consumers, particularly due to growing dependence on imported natural gas.
Read moreIn a move to promote sustainable development in some of Colombia’s most underserved regions, the national government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a significant incentive package for the department of La Guajira.
Read moreThe Caribbean Region Administrative Planning body (RAP Caribe), led by Eduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico and President of RAP Caribe, has formally requested the creation of a technical working group with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) to develop immediate and long-term solutions to the region’s struggling electric power system.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) and Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) announced that the Colectora transmission project, a key initiative to bring renewable energy from La Guajira to the country’s interior, will be fully operational by August 2026.
Read moreColombia is aiming high in its pursuit of a clean energy future, projecting up to €68B in investment from European companies for its energy transition efforts following a high-level meeting in Belgium.
Read moreColombia has dropped three positions in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), falling from 35th to 38th place among 118 countries. This marks a reversal in momentum for a country once considered a regional leader in renewable energy development.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) clarified that Colombia Solar, the government’s photovoltaic energy initiative aimed at relieving subsidy-related financial burdens, is a national-level program and not linked to any specific municipal administration or political campaign.
Read moreIn a landmark report, Colombia’s electricity system operator XM issued a stark warning over increasing operational risks to the national grid.
Read moreEdwin Palma Egea, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) since early 2024, is confronting one of the country’s most persistent challenges: the chronic energy crisis in the Caribbean region.
Read moreColombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) announced that all environmental permits for 17 unconventional renewable energy projects in La Guajira are currently up to date. This comes amid concerns about delays in project execution and mounting pressure to accelerate the country’s energy transition.
Read moreIn a bold move to address the persistent energy issues in La Guajira, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, relocated his entire office and team to the department.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector remains in a deep financial crisis, despite the government’s recent disbursement of CoP$2.5T to partially settle outstanding 2024 subsidies owed to energy and gas companies.
Read moreIn a major step toward supporting Colombia's energy transition and promoting regional development, the national government has announced a resolution authorizing the distribution of CoP$1.5T from the General System of Royalties (SGR) as a production incentive to benefit 208 municipalities across 25 departments.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution for public comment that proposes key regulatory changes for self-generators and marginal producers of electricity.
Read moreSER Colombia, the national association of renewable energy companies, issued a strong appeal to the government for the urgent creation of a regulatory framework that supports the integration of energy storage systems into Colombia’s transmission grid.
Read moreIn a dramatic policy shift, the World Bank has announced it will support nuclear energy projects “for the first time in decades,” marking a significant turn in the institution’s approach to global energy development.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia’s energy transformation, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced the reactivation of 20 solar and wind energy projects in the department of La Guajira, representing a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), or 40% of the national government’s goal of reaching 6 GW under its “6GW Plus” initiative.
Read moreA groundbreaking new study has found that Colombians are not only deeply concerned about the environmental crisis but also recognize their own role in causing and potentially solving it.
Read moreIn a landmark effort to boost Colombia's energy transition, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) have unveiled the results of a comprehensive research initiative aimed at identifying real, science-backed opportunities for decarbonization and efficient use of national resources.
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