The Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, turned its attention to hydroelectric power companies, questioning high electricity prices despite full reservoirs.
Read moreColombian energy company Urrá announced significant progress in the construction of its Inti II solar project, which now stands at 65% completion.
Read moreThe Colombian government has announced a significant new investment of CoP$1.0T (approximately US$260M) to accelerate the development of energy communities across the country.
Read more2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for Latin American companies looking to optimize their utility consumption and cut costs through smart energy strategies.
Read moreIn the second quarter of 2025, 18 new projects entered commercial operation to bolster Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN), as part of XM’s responsibilities in operational planning.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a major step forward in its energy transition strategy with the launch of a new geothermal energy project in the southern department of Nariño.
Read moreDespite its vast natural potential, Colombia continues to face significant hurdles in becoming a global leader in solar energy.
Read moreEnel Colombia strengthens its leadership in unregulated mrket with flexible sustainable solutions.
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’s largest solar project, Guayepo I & II, hailed as a major step in the country’s clean energy transition, is now mired in controversy and financial turmoil.
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Scary to think we are already deep into July and 2025 is more than half over. (Which means we are halfway through the quarter-century year. Sheesh!) XM updated its official publication of generation data, and we processed the daily numbers to estimate 1H25 demand. Here is where we are.
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 moreInterconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) has taken a decisive step in Latin America’s climate action by announcing its ambitious roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) responded positively to comments from the country’s energy sector regarding the draft legislation aimed at reforming the current energy tariff model.
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 moreColombian fuel distributor Terpel has taken a significant step in its energy transition strategy by closing a deal to acquire a 26.6-megawatt (MW) solar plant.
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.
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