In a parallel situation to the Windpeshi wind farm by Enel Green Power in La Guajira, another company has opted out of a solar project, this time in the municipality of Girardot, about two hours by car south of Bogotá.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) announced measures to counteract a possible electrical crisis in the country.
Read moreIn a period marked by preparations for the El Niño weather phenomenon and uncertainties surrounding legal frameworks for renewable energy projects, Celsia, the energy company within the Argos Group, announced a significant milestone.
Read moreJuan Ricardo Ortega, President of Grupo Energia Bogotá, discussed the challenges faced by energy companies in Colombia and outlined what needs to be done to implement a 'lifesaver' plan.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has issued a rallying call to the communities of Engativá and all of Bogotá, urging them to transition from energy consumers to producers of clean electricity.
Read moreThe outgoing director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (Creg), José Fernando Prada, played a pivotal role in the official launch of the Wholesale Energy Market Information System (Simem).
Read moreA prolonged El Niño phenomenon is set to put pressure on energy prices in Colombia, subsequently affecting food costs and potentially leading to inflationary spikes, countering the recent reduction trend reported by Dane.
Read moreThe reindustrialization and energy transition stand as two major pillars of the Petro administration's agenda. However, a critical aspect that remains less defined is the source of funding for these initiatives. Addressing this concern is vital for ensuring the success and sustainability of these ambitious projects.
Read moreThe National Association for Sustainable Mobility (Andemos) published its monthly report on the behavior of the hybrid and electric vehicle market in September, 2023. Here are the details.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro reiterated his commitment to present a reform of Colombia's public services.
Read moreThe Department National of Planning (DNP) recently spearheaded a webinar titled "Together for Territory: Urban and Regional Mobility."
Read moreLast March, I wrote an article called “We’ll always have Paris” talking about the IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 report which concluded that the world was unlikely to make the COP 21 – aka “Paris” – commitments to limit global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels by 2100. A recently published chart says we may already have blown it.
Read moreAfter reviewing Decree 1085 of 2023, through which the state of economic, social, and ecological emergency was declared in the department of La Guajira, the Plenary Chamber of the Constitutional Court took a decision on this document.
Read moreAs Colombia navigates its path towards an energy transition, experts emphasize the critical challenges that the nation must surmount to achieve sustainable progress.
Read moreTo reduce electricity rates in the Caribbean region, the Chamber of Commerce in Barranquilla and the Inter-Guild Committee in Atlántico have urged the government to allocate funding for the modernization of the electrical infrastructure in the Caribbean.
Read moreDuring an extraordinary session, the Board of Directors of EPM approved a capital injection for Afinia.
Read moreIn the ambitious journey towards achieving Colombia's 2050 decarbonization targets, the Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) underscores the indispensable role of energy transmission.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is making significant strides in the regulation of electromobility.
Read moreThe concept of circular economy transcends mere fiscal considerations, as experts emphasize the need for a broader approach to drive sustainability across all sectors of society.
Read moreIn response to a 7% surge in corporate electricity bills by September 2023, businesses are turning to innovative approaches to save energy, notably through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.
Read more