The Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Asocodis), on the eve of the XIX Electric Energy Distribution Conference, shed light on the challenges confronting the country in terms of the energy transition.
Read moreAt the 20th edition of the National Infrastructure Congress, discussions on energy transition took the spotlight, outlining innovative strides in the sector.
Read moreThe alliance between GreenYellow and the Barranquilla Port marked a significant stride toward greener operations.
Read moreThe Enel Group recently announced its global strategy for 2024-2026, focusing on profitability, flexibility, resilience, efficiency, and financial as well as environmental sustainability.
Read moreCamilo Marulanda, the manager of Isagen, in his opinion article titled "Why do we have a period of high energy tariffs in Colombia?" highlights various factors contributing to the high energy costs in the country.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) officially confirmed the appointment of two new expert commissioners.
Read moreIn a significant stride toward sustainability and clean energy, Paz del Río and Celsia officially inked a contract for the construction of a solar park aimed at contributing around 6% of the daily energy consumption of the steel company.
Read moreColombia's economic scenario, as depicted by the DANE report for the third quarter of 2023, has not been as promising as anticipated.
Read moreThe setbacks in energy projects in La Guajira have been triggering a series of effects on companies and the electricity market.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a new Executive Director for the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreSecuring insurance policies for Hidroituango following the 2018 contingency has posed a significant challenge for EPM. However, with the commissioning of units 1 and 2 in 2022 and units 3 and 4 in 2023, the challenge of insurance has been gradually resolved.
Read moreAs I look for content for ePC, I often find short items that I think have something relevant to say to our readers but they are too brief or not “Colombian” enough to justify their own article. I leave them open on my browser and review them from time to time, closing the windows that time or interest has passed on by. Last year at about this time I published a “Random Thursday Thoughts” that collected a few of these and now seems like a good point to do that again. At the end, I review last year’s column to see how twelve months have treated the items: moldy or aged like fine wine.
Read moreAs forecasts continue to predict the presence of El Niño, the country sees that the water reservoirs are being emptied despite the clear forecast.
Read moreColombia's entry into the nuclear realm in 1965 sparked alarm, with headlines such as "Atomic Bomb in the Heart of Bogotá" gracing the front pages as the country received a nuclear reactor donation from the United States. This reactor, operated by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), remains in operation today.
Read moreDespite assurances from Enel Colombia in recent weeks regarding rectifying the faults that led to irregular values on energy bills, citizens continue to voice grievances over receiving invoices higher than their typical payment amounts.
Read moreGrupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) has successfully launched a sustainable bond in international capital markets.
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Colombia is entering the strongest phase of the El Niño phenomenon, projected between December and February 2024. However, as of now, there are no indications that the anticipated drought will jeopardize the country's electricity supply.
Read moreIn Colombia, there are 11 registered offshore wind generation projects, all in phase 1, with a capacity of a little over 5GW, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). However, the government's recent announcement of consultation drafts for the allocation of temporary occupation areas has raised doubts and concerns among investors and experts.
Read moreColombia stands at the threshold of significant economic benefits in the realm of alternative energies, particularly concerning the minerals pivotal for clean energy mechanisms. Forecasts indicate substantial changes ahead in the supply, demand, and subsequently, the prices of these crucial minerals.
Read moreFollowing the Constitutional Court's declaration of the unconstitutionality of emergency decrees aimed at addressing issues in La Guajira, the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, announced a series of measures and actions.
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