Colombia faces a critical energy dilemma as declining hydrocarbon output, delays in power generation projects, and mounting fiscal pressures converge to threaten energy affordability, investment, and national competitiveness.
Read moreColombia’s Superintendent of Public Services (Superservicios) announced special oversight of power generators in the National Interconnected System (SIN) following concerns over rising wholesale electricity prices despite high hydrological availability.
Read moreThe electricity tariff charged by Air-e fell to CoP$795.93 per kilowatt-hour in October, nearly CoP$90 less than in September and more than CoP$140 below July’s peak.
Read moreColombia’s auto market posted strong growth in September 2025, with 24,894 new vehicle registrations, a 45.2% year-on-year increase. The surge was driven by cleaner technologies, as hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped from 118 units in September 2024 to 706 this year, a staggering 498% increase.
Read moreColombia’s efforts to expand its electricity supply are being hampered by mounting bottlenecks in transmission infrastructure, regulation, and social licensing, raising concerns over the country’s ability to meet rapidly growing demand.
Read moreCelsia, the energy company of Grupo Argos, unveiled its 2025 Investor Day strategy in Medellín with an ambitious target: doubling its fundamental value by 2030. The company outlined a roadmap centered on renewable generation, asset management growth, and regional expansion.
Read moreColombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) will launch a regulatory review aimed at cutting gas transportation costs by up to 50% on routes such as Bogotá–Cartagena, Minister Edwin Palma announced during a visit to Cesar.
Read moreEmpresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) announced that it has invested more than CoP$600B in 2025 to modernize, expand, and build new aqueduct and sewage infrastructure across Antioquia.
Read moreColombia is steadily expanding its solar and wind energy projects, with the Caribbean emerging as a natural hub thanks to its strong winds and high solar radiation. The region has the potential not only to supply the country’s energy demand but also to generate surplus for export.
Read moreColombia’s energy sector is sounding alarms over the risk of shortages and rationing from 2026 unless new capacity is urgently added. With demand steadily climbing and projects entering service far below expectations, industry leaders argue that the new expansion auction announced by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) will be pivotal.
Read moreAt the XXII Colombian Oil, Gas, and Energy Congress, technology company ABB presented a portfolio of innovations aimed at supporting Colombia’s energy transition.
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With so much bad news coming out of the Petro government and elections looming, ministers are no doubt encouraged to come out with “good news” press releases. MinEnergia Edwin Palma announced “The country achieved 13.7% in clean energy”, referencing September 2025. We couldn’t reproduce that number. But the real story is not a bad one either.
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The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Colombia and Panama, a 500-kilometer, 400-megawatt high-voltage line, remains stuck in planning, with experts warning that Colombia’s own energy deficit has become the main obstacle to progress.
Read moreThe latest Pulso Eléctrico 2025 survey, conducted by Arteaga Latam, has confirmed overwhelming public support for renewable energy in Colombia, with solar and wind emerging as the clear favorites for expansion.
Read moreThe government’s proposal to make Gecelca the electricity operator for Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira following the liquidation of Air-e has sparked strong criticism from business leaders and energy experts.
Read moreAt the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation in Bogotá, Renting Colombia showcased its progress and challenges in advancing energy transition across Latin America’s mobility sector.
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Colombia’s wholesale energy price jumped sharply in August 2025, though it remains well below last year’s record highs, according to new data from XM.
Read moreAt the 19th Environmental Seminar, the National Association of Public Services Companies (Andesco) issued a stark warning: recent fiscal and regulatory shifts, particularly changes to the carbon tax, could jeopardize Colombia’s progress on sustainability, energy transition, and natural resource protection.
Read moreTerpel has officially taken control of Parque Solar Planeta Rica, becoming the parent company of the 26.6-megawatt solar plant after receiving regulatory approval for the acquisition.
Read moreColombia’s growing reliance on imported natural gas could hit consumers hard, with household bills projected to increase by as much as 44% in the coming years, according to new data.
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