Governor Eduardo Verano of the Atlantic Region, speaking at the ACP Sustainability Congress, outlined initiatives in renewable energy being spearheaded in the department, aiming for an energy transition with projects such as a port for green hydrogen and wind energy.
Read moreThe countries of the Andean Community (CAN)—Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—have taken a significant step towards establishing a regional electric market.
Read moreThe Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), in its session No. 131, approved a draft resolution for public consultation.
Read moreThe challenges in providing energy services on Colombia's Caribbean coast have long revolved around quality and the region's highest tariffs in the country. Afinia took on this challenge as the regional operator and is actively working to improve the service, offering recommendations to the government to achieve these improvements.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro emphasized the strong link between technology and the development of clean energy, asserting that the current technological advancements must be grounded in clean energy to ensure the planet's survival.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), the National Association of Public Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco), and the Territorial Development Finance Company (Findeter), presented the 10th Energy Efficiency Award in Colombia.
Read moreJohn Maya Salazar, General Manager of EPM, revealed the company's new plans to use hydrogen in cooking across Colombia for food preparation during the Hombro a Hombro panel discussion at the Innovation Land Summit 2024, organized by ANDI.
Read moreThe Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Omar Prías, expressed his concern over the normal functioning of the entity due to the lack of formal appointments of expert commissioners by President Gustavo Petro.
Read moreWith the issuance of Resolution CREG 101-043 on April 25, 2024, the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) anticipates a significant increase in applications for tax incentives related to demand response initiatives.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro Urrego swore-in Luis Gilberto Murillo Urrutia as Colombia’s new Foreign Minister, assigning him the critical task of creating an interconnected electric energy network to help the US transition towards a decarbonized economy.
Read moreThe administration of President Gustavo Petro is gearing up to introduce a significant reform to public services in the upcoming legislative session, which begins on July 20.
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El Niño made it clear that Colombia needs more, non-hydro, generating capacity as climate change increases the risk of drought. Government policy and good environmental stewardship say that will not be thermal. But if the answer says “other nature-based renewables” then the country risks trading one type of variability for another. We looked at XM data from 2023 to see what we could learn.
Read moreGreenYellow inaugurated the Coveñas Solar Park at Ocensa's hydrocarbons transport terminal, a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).
Read moreThe Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MinCiencias), in collaboration with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), launched a new program to bolster the development of the country's energy sector.
Read moreLa Guajira, one of Colombia's most diverse regions, is a paradox of cultural richness and significant unmet needs.
Read moreSusana Muhamad, Colombia's Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), met with countries that have pledged to the treaty on non-proliferation of fossil fuels.
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Colombia's journey toward energy recovery continues as its reservoir levels, once perilously low at 28.5%, steadily climb.
Read moreColombia signed the ‘Zero Emission Vehicles Declaration,’ committing to accelerate the transition to zero-emission cars, SUVs, and light trucks (vehicles with a gross weight of less than 3,500 kg).
Read moreOrlando Velandia, president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), confirmed the agency's plans to advance renewable energy efforts, focusing on the potential of white (naturally occurring) hydrogen in Colombia.
Read moreIn Bogotá, transportation trends have shifted dramatically in recent years.
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