In response to concerns raised by Colombia's intersectoral energy committee (comprising Andesco, Alcogen, Andeg, Asocodis, Naturgas, and SER Colombia), the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a detailed statement addressing the challenges facing the country’s energy sector.
Read moreColombia is on high alert due to the growing difficulties in energy and gas supply.
Read moreThe Administrative Court of Cundinamarca fined Colombian President Gustavo Petro five current legal minimum monthly wages for defying a ruling from January 25. This had ordered Petro to appoint all members of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
Read moreEmpresas Municipales de Cali (Emcali) has been enhancing its sustainability initiatives, capitalizing on its strategic location to promote clean energy, circular economy, and water resource conservation projects.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) unveiled significant estimates regarding the investment needed for the country's energy transition strategy, as outlined by the Petro administration.
Read moreCelsia's Board of Directors approved a reorganization of some of its direct and indirect holdings in its subsidiaries, Colener S.A.S. and Celsia Colombia S.A.
Read moreColombia is positioning itself as a key player in the global clean hydrogen market, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources.
Read moreThe Electrificadora de Santander S.A. (Essa), a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, has made sustainability a core corporate commitment.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro reaffirmed his commitment to renewable energy as a vital alternative for Colombia’s future.
Read moreAmidst the ongoing energy crisis in the Caribbean region of Colombia, local leaders are urging the national government to take swift action to prevent a looming blackout.
Read moreColombia is taking significant strides toward its clean energy future with the recent unveiling of a comprehensive investment portfolio by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), led by Minister Andrés Camacho.
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President Gustavo Petro has made several speeches about energy policy lately and fidelity to reality has not been their hallmark. (Note how complicated it can be to avoid using certain words that might more accurately describe the situation but which the ePowerColombia lawyers have recommended we do not print.)
Read moreIn a significant move toward enhancing energy management and production, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Andrés Camacho and Governor of Atlántico Eduardo Verano have signed an agreement to establish the Caribbean Energy Company.
Read moreThe Colombian Commodity Exchange (BMC) announced a new mechanism designed to stabilize energy supply contracts, ultimately reducing energy costs for consumers.
Read moreBogotá may soon face energy rationing, as confirmed by Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán.
Read moreThe Colombian Commission of Regulation of Energy and Gas (CREG) announced a series of actions aimed at strengthening the country's energy security in the short and medium term.
Read moreDuring the inauguration of the La Unión solar park in Montería, President Gustavo Petro called for an end to intermediation in Colombia's electricity market, asserting that it is a key factor driving up energy costs for consumers in the Caribbean region.
Read moreFinance Minister (MinHacienda), Ricardo Bonilla, emphasized the government's commitment to adjusting diesel prices not only to align with international values but also to promote alternative modes of mobility within the country.
Read moreLa Guajira department, located at the northern tip of Colombia, has high potential for transitioning to renewable energy, particularly wind energy.
Read moreColombia continues to grapple with deep economic disparities, ranking as the third most unequal country in the world in terms of income distribution, according to recent data from the World Bank.
Read moreAlejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), recently spoke about the energy sector's response to the Colombian government's latest measures aimed at ensuring energy supply across the country, despite the emerging shortages of water and gas.
Read moreSandra Fonseca, Director of Asoenergía, issued a stark warning about Colombia’s energy crisis, highlighting the dire situation caused by a shortage of rain and reduced gas supplies.
Read moreDuring the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia has faced significant challenges in recent months. The arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon delivered a major setback to the industry, particularly affecting the country's hydroelectric power plants due to reduced water levels. Alongside this natural issue, the sector also grapples with growing uncertainty.
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