Energy consumption per capita is a key indicator of a country's level of development, industrialization, and quality of life. In this metric, Colombia ranks among the lowest both globally and in Latin America.
Read moreAs the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, sustainability is becoming a key driver in the automotive sector.
Read moreIn a significant but somewhat overlooked development, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is preparing a multimillion-dollar investment that could reshape its future by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity into its core business.
Read moreColombia’s business sector is on edge after the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) carried out a surprise inspection to industry associations.
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The agricultural sector emerged as one of the key drivers of Colombia’s economy in 2024. By the third quarter, it was the fastest-growing sector, expanding at an annual rate of 10.7%. After coffee, which had an exceptional year, permanent crops such as sugarcane showed the highest growth.
Read moreColombia is making strides in renewable energy, but progress remains uneven.
Read moreEdwin Palma, the special interventor agent for Air-e, announced that the company has successfully secured energy supply for 2025 in the departments of La Guajira, Magdalena, and Atlántico through direct contracts with power generation companies.
Read moreFitch Ratings removed the negative watch from EPM and its local bond issuances, affirming their AAA rating with a stable outlook.
Read moreColombia's energy crisis prompts urgent discussions among government officials, industry leaders, and regulatory bodies.
Read moreColombian energy industry associations urged Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, to demonstrate greater willingness to engage in dialogue and find solutions to the sector’s pressing issues.
Read moreAs part of Colombia’s energy transition, the private sector in the Atlantic Coast is playing a strategic role by implementing solar panels in production centers to reduce energy costs by up to 80%.
Read moreLast week, The Economist’s weekly environmental newsletter The Climate Issue, talked about regions where deserts meet oceans as “creating the ideal conditions for generating renewable electricity”. Colombia has one of those.
Read moreThe recent announcement by President Gustavo Petro regarding the payment of energy subsidies amounting to nearly one trillion pesos has provided some relief to Colombia’s energy sector. However, according to José Camilo Manzur, President of Asocodis (Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors), this measure does not fully resolve the severe financial crisis faced by the sector.
Read moreThe President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), Alejandro Castañeda, criticized the Colombian government for its lack of coordination with the private energy sector.
Read moreAir-e outlined a strategic roadmap to enhance service quality, improve user experience, strengthen infrastructure, ensure fair tariffs, and secure long-term sustainability. These elements form the foundation of a specialized consultancy the company plans to hire to implement a comprehensive business solution.
Read moreAs the world transitions toward cleaner energy solutions, solar panels have gained popularity due to their ability to generate electricity in a sustainable, renewable, and cost-effective manner.
Read moreThe Colombian energy sector is facing a severe financial crisis, with debts reaching CoP$7.4T, a situation described as "critical" by industry leaders.
Read moreThe National Agency for Environmental Licenses (ANLA) granted environmental approval for the 230-kilovolt (kV) energy transmission project by Voltalia Colombia S.A.S.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), is considering the reactivation of electricity exchanges with Venezuela, which have been suspended for more than a decade.
Read moreThe company's special administrator, Edwin Palma, announced that Air-e, the public utility company operating in Colombia's Caribbean region, is hiring.
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