During the inauguration of the Palmaseca Solar Farm in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, announced the government’s ambitious goal of having 100 solar energy parks operational by the end of 2024.
Read moreUnconventional renewable energy sources are becoming more familiar to the public and are now seen as a viable alternative for managing energy demand. This shift is helping Colombia transition toward a more decentralized energy market.
Read moreCelsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, achieved a significant milestone in its wind energy project and in Colombia’s renewable energy sector.
Read moreThe Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) stands out in the country for its commitment to both economic development and gender equity.
Read moreRenewable energy is experiencing a boom in the Global South, with solar and wind power expanding at a faster rate than in wealthier nations.
Read moreThe COP16, held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, highlights the importance of collaboration between governments, academia, and economic sectors to address the global biodiversity crisis.
Read moreArmed groups operating in Colombia's Amazon region have tightened their control, significantly hindering the government's efforts to curb deforestation, according to a recent analysis by experts from The International Crisis Group.
Read moreSanta Marta will host the inaugural Governance Summit for Energy Transition and Peace, taking place from November 7th to 9th.
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Colombia experienced one of the most significant increases in electricity tariffs in Latin America.
Read moreHydrogen project development is gaining momentum worldwide, and Colombia is no exception.
Read moreColombian Finance Minister (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla appeared before the Senate’s Commission IV to introduce a new tax reform bill, known as the "Financing Law."
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A recently-published academic article says that, over a twenty-year period, using coal to produce electricity contributes less to greenhouse gases than using natural gas. Natural gas produces less carbon dioxide but more of the more-damaging methane. Do we have energy transition backwards?
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Colombia finds itself at a critical crossroads in its energy sector. With hydropower reservoirs at critically low levels, only 50% capacity due to a prolonged drought—the country faces the threat of energy shortages.
Read moreOne of Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s primary goals is to shift the country from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a leader in clean energy. However, Enrique Peñalosa, a long-time political adversary of Petro and former mayor of Bogotá, sees the current administration as the main obstacle to achieving this energy transition.
Read moreBanco de Occidente recently garnered recognition from Great Place To Work for its dedication to employee well-being, fair labor practices, and the cultivation of an inclusive and motivating work environment.
Read moreThe quorum of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is under threat following a ruling by Colombia's Council of State, which overturned the appointment of Manuel Peña as an expert commissioner in a provisional capacity.
Read moreThe Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that a new decree aimed at facilitating energy self-generation in the country is set to be signed soon.
Read moreColombian President Gustavo Petro recently addressed key energy issues, including gas exploration and international relations with the U.S. and Venezuela.
Read moreThe energy sector in Colombia is raising alarms about a looming financial and energy crisis, driven by concerns over the government’s handling of the electricity company Air-e.
Read moreA new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that renewable energy, led by solar power, is on track to meet nearly half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade.
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