Government officials recently engaged in discussions with leaders from the energy sector to address concerns related to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon and chart a course for the transition within the sector.
Read moreColombia is contemplating the establishment of a state-owned mining enterprise, Ecominerales, to bolster its energy transition strategy through the exploration and exploitation of pivotal minerals.
Read moreA standoff at a Celsia substation in Buenaventura has jeopardized the provision of energy services in the region.
Read moreThe Council of State has officially accepted a lawsuit filed by the National Union of Merchants (Undeco) seeking fair energy rates in the Caribbean region.
Read moreEDPR, a Portuguese company dedicated to renewable energy projects, has raised concerns about the viability of its two wind farms, Alpha, and Beta.
Read moreThe government recently initiated a strategy to address economic difficulties in the electrical sector by enabling a credit line for energy marketing companies to ensure necessary cash flow.
Read moreCEO Ricardo Roa recently delineated new strategic guidelines within Ecopetrol's (NYSE: EC) long-term plan.
Read moreBarranquilla and Atlántico played host to the Colombia Investment Summit, the country's primary event for foreign direct investment. These regions, alongside other Colombian territories, were presented as potential hotspots for attracting new businesses and investments.
Read moreNatalia Gutiérrez, the President of Acolgen, provided insights into the current challenges within Colombia's energy sector, discussing topics ranging from the impending El Niño phenomenon to encouraging citizens to adopt more efficient energy consumption practices.
Read moreThe recent plunge in energy prices on Colombia's spot market is raising questions about whether consumers will see any relief in their energy bills.
Read moreAsoenergía, in collaboration with other energy associations across Latin America, has embarked on a collective effort aimed at sharing experiences and shedding light on the current challenges faced by energy users in the region.
Read moreToday begins the United Nations annual climate conference known as “COP28”. This year held in Dubai, the environmental movement expresses outrage but the controversy has drawn more attention than many previous editions which might help the cause.
Read moreNicolás González Casares, a member of the European Parliament's ENVI Commission, which oversees energy matters, shared insights regarding the progress of Europe's energy transition.
Read moreThe Group of Energy Bogotá (GEB) embarked on an innovation-driven strategy and, in line with this vision, has chosen Wayra Hispam, Telefónica Movistar's open innovation and corporate fund arm, to forge an alliance aimed at propelling the growth of startups within the energy sector.
Read moreThe International Energy Agency (IEA) recently presented a groundbreaking report focusing on energy prospects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The document underscores the region's "extraordinary endowment of natural resources," comprising renewable sources and fossil fuels.
Read moreThe functioning of Colombia's Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) is currently at a standstill due to a lack of necessary expert commissioners required to meet the quorum.
Read moreThe Colombian government is eyeing green hydrogen as a pivotal agent for swapping out liquid fuels in its energy transition plans. However, a significant hurdle in achieving this vision revolves around economic factors, particularly the cost of producing a kilowatt and subsequently generating hydrogen.
Read moreThe recent mega event "Latam Future Energy Andean Renewable Summit," hosted by Future Energy Summit in Bogotá, saw over 400 energy sector leaders from the region. Among them was Martín García Perciante, the New Energies - Hydrogen Development leader at Ecopetrol, who took part in the panel titled "Green Hydrogen: Colombia's New Treasure?" examining the country's H2V Roadmap objectives and the imminent future of this energy vector.
Read moreIn Bogotá, over 47,000 generators of hospital waste produce more than 80,000 tons of hazardous waste annually. Converting these wastes into energy presents an emerging solution to mitigate the environmental impact of final disposal and prevent health emergencies due to biological contamination.
Read moreThe Colombian government has initiated administrative proceedings for land seizure on properties that were deforested for agricultural purposes, despite being in reserve areas.
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