Felipe de Gamboa, the country manager of EDPR for Colombia, discussed the ongoing efforts and issues related to the Alpha and Beta projects.
Read moreThe National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has once again postponed the timeline for the qualification stage of interested parties for offshore wind energy.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergja) is pushing for changes to the rules governing energy self-generation and marginal production, as well as green hydrogen, aiming to make these sectors more competitive.
Read moreDue to the challenging situation Colombia faced with the El Niño phenomenon, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), issued two regulations that will raise energy tariffs.
Read moreAlejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Generating Companies (Andeg), issued a warning, about a significant energy shortfall anticipated for Colombia in 2025 and 2026.
Read moreThe El Niño phenomenon placed Colombia's energy and mining sector in a precarious situation regarding energy generation.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) released a draft resolution outlining the criteria and minimum requirements for the construction of electricity and gas projects under the "Work for Taxes" mechanism.
Read moreAn analysis by the National Association of Financial Institutions (Anif) revealed a significant impact of energy price hikes on Colombia's Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, delved into Colombia's strides toward energy transition, underlining the significance of community participation.
Read moreDirector of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Omar Prias, recently highlighted concrete measures being implemented to promote energy transition and encourage active user participation in the market.
Read moreEDP Renewables is currently constructing the Alpha and Beta wind farms in La Guajira, which, with a combined installed capacity of 504MW, will be the largest in Colombia.
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Now that El Niño fades in the rearview mirror (really?) questions arise about the next climate event and whether Colombia has enough of a pipeline for new capacity to handle it.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) issued a warning that Colombia could face an energy deficit by the end of 2028.
Read moreXM, the operator of the national energy market, talked about the influence of El Niño phenomenon on the energy prices during April this year.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), recently participated in the 55th-anniversary celebration of the Andean Community (CAN) held in Lima, Peru.
Read moreIn a bid to combat climate change, the Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro is aiming to boost the use of electric taxis. This ambitious initiative, however, will require significant financial resources.
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Recent weather patterns, including increased rainfall and a weakening El Niño phenomenon, have positively impacted Colombia's energy reservoirs.
Read moreThe Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) awarded Celsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, the contract to construct the second Cerromatoso-Sahagún-Chinú circuit.
Read moreIn a significant event aimed at tackling the challenges of the energy transition, ISA and its subsidiaries across six countries convened over 500 employees and global experts to discuss and propose solutions.
Read moreIn the town of Carraipía, La Guajira, approximately 2,300 residents have taken drastic measures in response to increased electricity tariffs imposed by Air-e, the company responsible for providing electric power.
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