In a landmark year for its energy transition, Colombia reached a record investment of over CoP$9.0T in renewable energy projects in 2024, with more than 97% of these funds directed toward solar energy, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, formally asked the Superintendent of Public Utilities, Yanod Márquez, to share in detail the proposed business solution for Air-e, an electricity service provider facing operational challenges on the Caribbean coast.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electricity Generators (Acolgén) released its second sustainability report for 2024, showcasing significant environmental and social progress, along with advancements in energy transition.
Read moreA recent ruling by the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca has ordered the Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, to allocate and execute the necessary funds to pay energy and gas subsidies owed to low-income households across the country.
Read moreYou know. The kind you shouldn’t watch but can’t stop peaking through your fingers to see what happens next. Electricaribe / Air-e is like that. You know there will be blood but you have to be there as it unfolds. Will Afinia be the next victim?
Read moreAt the IV Forum on Sustainability Milestones, Andrés Bitar, Vice President of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs at the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), emphasized the scale of the challenge facing Colombia in decarbonizing its transportation sector, a critical step toward meeting national and global climate targets.
Read moreWater stress, a term gaining global attention, refers to the condition in which the demand for water exceeds the available amount or when water quality is too poor to be used. It is measured by comparing the water used to the renewable water resources available. Factors such as population growth, intensive agriculture, industrial development, and climate change contribute significantly to this growing issue.
Read moreAt the IV Sustainability Forum of the Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP), the panel “Energy Without Exclusion: The Strength of a Diverse Matrix” brought together experts to discuss the present and future of Colombia’s energy transition.
Read moreDespite the Colombian government's commitment to advancing the energy transition, delays in upgrading transmission infrastructure are severely hindering progress.
Read moreWhile the lights remain on across Colombia, the energy sector faces a growing crisis, not of generation capacity or infrastructure, but of trust and financial solvency.
Read moreIn a decisive diplomatic mission to Brussels, Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laura Sarabia, held a series of high-level meetings with European Union leaders aimed at strengthening political dialogue and forging new strategic alliances in areas such as peacebuilding, energy transition, and international cooperation.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) released the National Firewood Substitution Plan (PNSL) for the 2025–2030 period, outlining a progressive transition away from inefficient and highly polluting fuels commonly used for domestic cooking.
Read moreColombia’s Comptroller General, Carlos Hernán Rodríguez, along with the Office of the Inspector General, raised alarms over the long-term stability and reliability of electricity and natural gas services across the country, with serious consequences for electricity affordability.
Read moreAs Colombia accelerates its transition toward electric mobility, an overlooked piece of infrastructure is coming into focus: parking lots.
Read moreThe 3rd Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency Congress, jointly organized by the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) and the Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas), will take place on July 16–17, 2025, at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Read moreTransport Minister outlines progress, new investments, and legislative push to revive national rail system.
Read moreDespite boasting some of the most favorable natural conditions in the world for renewable energy, wind speeds in La Guajira are double the global average and solar radiation is 66% higher than the world norm, developing unconventional renewable energy (NCRE) projects in Colombia has become increasingly frustrating for companies.
Read moreThe future of Colombia's only surviving large-scale wind energy projects rests on a critical environmental permit.
Read moreThe Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) reported a remarkable 105% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Colombia between 2023 and 2024. This surge in demand marks a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation alternatives and reinforces its position as a regional leader in sustainable mobility.
Read moreBogotá secured its place as one of the leading innovation hubs in Latin America, ranking third in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink, a global research platform analyzing innovation economies across more than 200,000 entities.
Read moreColombia's Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced plans to travel to Brussels next week to engage with over 170 European energy companies and present investment opportunities tied to the country’s ambitious 6GW Plus Strategy.
Read moreThe Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) approved a sweeping reform of the rules governing the commercialization component of electricity tariffs, marking the most significant regulatory shift in the sector in a decade.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio), announced an investment of CoP$2.4B aimed at strengthening the country’s mining and energy sectors.
Read moreIn a major milestone for Colombia's energy transition, Celsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, announced the start of operations at its first wind energy project in the country, the Carreto Wind Farm, located in the department of Atlántico.
Read moreFacing growing electricity demand and the complexities of energy transition, Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) committed to an ambitious roadmap for 2025: moving from planning to execution to safeguard the nation’s power supply.
Read moreIn a landmark move to reduce electricity costs and boost clean energy, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, has signed a decree allowing households in socio-economic strata 1, 2, and 3 to generate their own electricity using solar panels.
Read moreIn the misty highlands of Kamojang, West Java, a quiet revolution is transforming the way coffee is made and how geothermal energy can be used.
Read moreIn a move stirring both regional interest and political tension, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, reaffirmed the government's intention to resume energy exports to neighboring Venezuela.
Read moreColombia has been ranked as the fifth most complex country in the world to do business, according to the 2025 Global Business Complexity Index released by TMF Group. The list is led by Greece, followed by France, Mexico, Turkey, and then Colombia.
Read moreEfforts to reform Colombia’s electricity tariff system suffered a major setback this week after the House Sixth Committee decided to shelve the “tariff justice” bill (No. 2020 of 2024), a proposal aimed at addressing the persistent high energy costs faced by consumers, especially in the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreIn a significant step toward regional energy cooperation, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, met with Ecuador’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Inés María Manzano, to review and strengthen the bilateral electrical interconnection between the two nations.
Read moreAfter months of delays due to funding shortages, construction on the long-awaited "energy fields" in the Las Malvinas and La Playa neighborhoods in Barranquilla, specifically in the Adelita de Char sector, will resume this week, with completion now scheduled for August 2025.
Read moreColombia took another decisive step toward diversifying its energy matrix and decarbonizing its economy during the VII National Geothermal Meeting (RENAG 2025), held May 5–9 at the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) headquarters in Bogotá.
Read moreFrom the World Bank’s perspective, Colombia has all the ingredients to become a key player in Latin America's energy transition. Yet despite its strong potential and political will, the implementation of renewable energy projects in the country remains frustratingly sluggish.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) is taking significant strides in the country’s energy transition by investing heavily in renewable energy.
Read moreColombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) launched a public tender for the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the new Sopó substation (230/115 kilovolts), along with the development of two 230-kilovolt double-circuit transmission lines.
Read moreAmid growing pressure on Colombia’s electrical system and increasing fears of blackouts due to surging energy demand, renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, has emerged as a critical alternative. However, despite the urgency, these projects face bureaucratic and structural barriers that have significantly slowed their progress.
Read moreAs Colombia advances on the path toward energy transition, the country’s power sector is encountering serious challenges. Experts warn that without decisive action to strengthen regulatory stability, stimulate investment, and solve the energy “trilemma”, balancing energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic accessibility, the nation could face an unreliable energy supply and unfair pricing for consumers.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Summit, Colombia’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Jorge Andrés Cristancho, unveiled regulatory measures and inter-institutional strategies aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition, with a special focus on geothermal energy and hydrogen.
Read moreAllegations of corruption within Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) have sparked concern in the country’s energy sector, as a senator and top government officials call for urgent investigations into the agency’s internal practices.
Read moreDuring the 8th Latin America Renewable Energy Fair held in Barranquilla, María Nohemí Arboleda, General Manager of XM, the operator of Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and administrator of the Wholesale Energy Market, sounded the alarm on the country’s lagging power transmission infrastructure.
Read moreAt the 8th Encuentro y Feria Renovables Latam held in Barranquilla, Alexandra Hernández, President of Ser Colombia, presented both promising progress and deep concerns about the future of renewable energy in the country.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a specialized team dedicated to evaluating environmental impact studies for renewable energy projects.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is exploring a major regulatory shift aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects across the country.
Read moreOn the International Day of Light, a celebration established by UNESCO to recognize the transformative power of science, technology, and education, Colombian utility company Air-e unveiled a bold initiative: "Mujeres que Transforman 2025" (Women Who Transform 2025).
Read moreDespite ambitious plans by Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) to strengthen Colombia’s electric transmission network in the Bogotá savannah and neighboring departments, progress has been stalled due to prolonged delays in environmental licensing, delays not caused by the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA), but rather by inaction from the Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente).
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro announced potential sanctions against gas intermediary companies, accusing them of diverting residential gas supplies to more lucrative thermoelectric generation. His remarks follow a Fedesarrollo study warning of steep increases in gas tariffs due to rising import dependency.
Read moreIn a move aimed at addressing long-standing financial pressures in Colombia’s energy and gas sectors, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that the Petro administration has fully paid off the debts owed to companies for energy and gas subsidies corresponding to the years 2024 and 2025.
Read moreDuring the XIV Supply Chain Congress in Colombia, prominent figures from the country’s freight transport sector voiced strong concerns over the government's lack of financial backing for the energy transition, as well as the growing insecurity and inefficiencies affecting their industry.
Read moreDespite assurances made earlier this year, the Colombian government has failed to deliver on its promise to pay off a significant portion of its growing debt to electricity companies.
Read moreAt the 17th Annual Energy Congress organized by the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgén), Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, announced the formation of a national dialogue platform aimed at crafting a new energy reform bill.
Read moreCarlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, raised serious concerns about a potential electricity supply shortage in the Colombian capital by 2026 if long-delayed transmission line projects are not completed in time.
Read moreColombia’s Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial additional tax on renewable energy projects introduced under President Gustavo Petro’s National Development Plan (PND).
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, is leading efforts to secure Chinese investment aimed at strengthening clean energy infrastructure in the country’s Caribbean region.
Read moreIn the wake of mounting concerns over Colombia’s energy supply and rising electricity prices, Natalia Gutiérrez, President of Acolgen warned that state intervention will not fix the current challenges in the sector. Instead, she argued that increasing supply and competition are the only sustainable solutions.
Read moreColombia is gearing up for a major leap in its energy transformation.
Read moreAs part of an urgent strategy to prevent a deepening financial crisis among utility companies, Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced plans to pay off a multi-billion-peso backlog in electricity and gas subsidies.
Read moreThe Colombian government is preparing a new legislative push to address the long-standing "tariff option" debt owed to utility companies, mainly those distributing energy and gas, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Back then, households were allowed to delay payments for public services, with the understanding that those bills would eventually be settled. Years later, that financial catch-up remains unpaid.
Read moreColombia has successfully concluded three recent energy reconfiguration auctions that guarantee the country’s energy supply through 2028, while marking a significant step toward cleaner, more diversified generation.
Read moreInspector General’s Office raised serious concerns over the handling of the intervention into power company Air-e by the Superintendence of Public Utilities (Superservicios).
Read moreThe sustainability of Colombia’s energy system is under increasing pressure, driven by a combination of structural, financial, and regulatory challenges.
Read moreIn Colombia, both the government and certain family compensation funds are offering financial support and subsidies to help low-income households install solar photovoltaic systems.
Read moreIn a significant stride toward energy transition and economic relief, more than 400,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region could benefit from the first phase of the “Colombia Solar for Popular Economies” program, an initiative launched by the national government to promote clean energy use and reduce electricity costs in low-income communities.
Read moreThe National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) granted the environmental license for the “Electric line to connect Beta and Alpha wind farms to Cuestecitas Substation” project, located in the municipalities of Uribia, Maicao, and Albania in the department of La Guajira, Colombia.
Read moreDuring the first quarter of 2025, Colombia integrated 17 new energy projects into the National Interconnected System (SIN), aiming to strengthen the country's power supply and diversify its energy matrix.
Read moreThe Colombian government officially launched “Caribe, Cambia Tu Energía” (“Caribbean, Change Your Energy”), a major energy efficiency initiative that will benefit more than 200,000 low- and middle-income households (strata 1, 2, and 3) in the Caribbean region.
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Colombia is falling behind on its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, according to a new report by the Regional Center for Energy Studies (CREE).
Read moreAt the LR Forum on Renewable Energy and Its Impact on the Future, a key panel titled “Green Financing: Incentives and Investment Models for Sustainable Projects” brought together voices from across the energy and finance sectors to discuss how Colombia can accelerate its energy transition.
Read moreFanny Guerrero, an electrical engineer and now one of the top technical voices in Colombia’s national energy policy, became a commissioned expert at the CREG in July 2024, aiming to promote fair and efficient energy tariffs, especially in the Caribbean region where high energy costs have long been a concern.
Read moreA number of observers worry that Colombia will run out of generating capacity in 2026 or 2027. The ministry, of course, says it has everything under control. The president thinks the answer is rooftop solar even in rainy, high-rise, Bogotá. What does the data say?
Read moreThe longstanding relationship between Colombia and the Netherlands continues to flourish, with both countries deepening their collaboration in sustainability, trade, and innovation.
Read moreEduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico, issued a strong appeal to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, urging immediate action to resolve the growing energy crisis threatening the Caribbean region.
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In a groundbreaking move for sustainable development in Colombia’s Pacific region, 115 families from the Bocas del Palo Black Communities Council in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, now benefit from a pioneering agrivoltaics system, the country’s first pilot energy community in this coastal region.
Read moreColombia’s energy security is hanging by a thread, or rather, by a cloud.
Read moreA growing clash between Colombia’s government and energy sector stakeholders reached a new level.
Read moreThe Colombian government published a draft decree aimed at capping electricity prices in the country, to alleviate the financial burden of rising energy costs on households across all socioeconomic levels.
Read moreAs global energy demand accelerates due to rapid technological growth, Hitachi Energy issued a stark warning.
Read moreAccenture’s Technology Vision 2025 study explores a pivotal shift in the energy industry, where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool but a transformative force.
Read moreColombia is grappling with a deepening crisis in its energy and gas subsidy system. As financial pressures mount, both academic and industry leaders are calling for structural reforms, particularly a shift from the outdated socioeconomic stratification system to a more precise mechanism for subsidy targeting: the Sisbén score.
Read moreA legal challenge has been filed before Colombia’s State Council, seeking the provisional suspension of Resolution 101 066 issued on November 18, 2024, by the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG).
Read moreThe Board of Directors of the Hydrogen Colombia Association announced that Mónica Gasca will step down as President of the association, effective June 6, 2025.
Read moreAs Colombia advances in its commitment to a cleaner energy future, labor leaders in the mining and energy sectors are sounding the alarm about the social costs of this transformation.
Read moreNearly three years into President Gustavo Petro’s administration, the much-anticipated public services reform remains absent from Colombia’s congressional agenda.
Read moreAfter nearly four decades in the tech industry, William Corredor, CEO and founder of Open Intelligence, knows a thing or two about the essential nature of public utilities. His company, a Colombian software firm with a 38-year history, specializes in solutions for customer service, billing, collections, work orders, installations, and maintenance in public utilities.
Read moreBancóldex, in collaboration with the National Infrastructure Development Fund (Fondes), has launched the 'Energía Solar se Reactiva' program to support Colombia’s energy transition and the expansion of solar energy projects.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) announced the expansion of its 'Colombia Solar for Popular Economies' program, aiming to benefit nearly 1,000 small businesses across the country.
Read more2024 has officially become the hottest year on record, with global average temperatures rising by 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels—surpassing the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target well before the 2030 deadline. This alarming development underscores the urgent need for bold action, as reiterated during COP16 in Cali, COP29 in Baku, and the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Read moreA legal challenge has been filed before Colombia’s Council of State seeking the temporary suspension of Resolution 101 066 of November 18, 2024, issued by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreManuel Peña Suárez, an electrical engineer with a master’s degree in economics, has been appointed as the acting director of Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), replacing Carlos Adrián Correa.
Read moreBogotá’s public transportation system is taking a major leap toward sustainability with the addition of 269 fully electric buses set to begin operations by late 2025.
Read moreAfter nearly three years of slow progress, Colombia’s energy communities program is finally starting to take shape, though not without criticism.
Read moreFrom the United Nations headquarters in New York, Lena Estrada Añokazi, Colombia’s Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), issued a global call to strengthen the role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the climate crisis.
Read moreElectric vehicles are widely praised for their environmental benefits. They operate silently, produce no direct emissions, and enjoy numerous tax incentives from governments around the world. However, a recent joint study conducted by the University of Auckland and Xiamen University challenges the popular belief that electric cars are always a greener choice.
Read morePalma and Petro. Petro and Palma. The (not so) new Energy Minister Edwin Palma comes from Ecopetrol with a stint as Vice Minister of Labor and, more recently, as the “intervenor” in beleaguered Caribbean power distributor, Air-e. If he learned anything from these experiences, he seems have suppressed it to follow President Gustavo Petro’s whims. We will all suffer a black eye for the consequences.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma, addressed the severe financial crisis facing the electricity provider Air-e, which operates in the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira.
Read moreEduardo Verano de la Rosa, Governor of the Atlántico department and president of the Caribbean Administrative and Planning Region (RAP Caribe), raised alarm bells over Colombia’s energy security.
Read moreIn a critical move to avert further strain on Colombia’s electricity sector, the national government has pledged to disburse CoP$400B (approx. US$100M) to partially pay off the mounting energy subsidy debt owed to distribution companies.
Read moreIn southern Colombia, the city of Tumaco closed 2024 by launching a local energy community powered by solar panels. The goal is a fairer energy and social transition. Interestingly, residents there are mirroring steps taken in Guzmán, Spain, where homes, a hotel, and even a blacksmith shop share a collective self-consumption solar system under the motto: “Energy by the people, for the people.”
Read moreThe tension between the Colombian government and the energy sector continues to rise, as new regulatory measures introduced by the administration of President Gustavo Petro clash with the realities of a strained electrical system.
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As part of Colombia’s commitment to a Just Energy Transition, the national government launched an innovative initiative in Providencia.
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