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The Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP) will host the fourth edition of the Gran Foro Hechos de Sostenibilidad in Cali on June 11–12, 2025.

A heated public dispute has erupted in Colombia over the recent rise in natural gas prices, with Juan Ricardo Ortega, president of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), pointing fingers at Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and its subsidiary Hocol. The oil giant, in turn, has defended its position, urging market players to avoid speculation and adhere to facts.

In a move aimed at addressing long-standing financial pressures in Colombia’s energy and gas sectors, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that the Petro administration has fully paid off the debts owed to companies for energy and gas subsidies corresponding to the years 2024 and 2025.

S&P Global Ratings revised the outlook for Colombian oil and gas company Frontera Energy Corp. (TSE: FEC).

The Colombian Association of Propane Commercialization (Agremgas) raised a serious warning about the widespread informality in the distribution of propane across the country. According to the association, this growing issue not only undermines service quality but also poses major risks to user safety, particularly for low-income households that rely heavily on this energy source.

This week’s Analyst’s Desk contribution is from periodic contributor Tomás de la Calle, who brings us the checkered history of Shell’s on-again-off-again relationship with Colombia.

In 2024, Colombia experienced a sharp decline in oil and gas exploration, raising serious concerns about the country’s long-term energy security.

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Colombia’s Universidad de Los Andes have unveiled Living Fabric, a biodegradable textile designed to clean up oil spills caused by frequent attacks on the country’s oil pipeline infrastructure.

GeoPark (NYSE: GPRK) is making bold moves to position itself as a leading oil and gas company in Latin America. At the heart of its strategy lies a major investment in human capital, specifically, by recruiting top-level executives who previously held senior roles at Colombia’s state-run oil giant, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), in partnership with Invercolsa and its subsidiary Alcanos, signed an agreement with the Department of Cundinamarca to deliver natural gas to more than 220 low-income households across five municipalities in the region: Ricaurte, Fusagasugá, San Antonio de Tequendama, Silvania, and Tena.