Since 2016, Colombia has implemented a carbon tax as a tool in the fight against climate change and the promotion of sustainable development, but how effective has this mechanism been?
The Federation of Cargo Transport Entrepreneurs (Fedetranscarga) raised concerns over the potential increase in the price of diesel.
In the first half of 2023, installations of natural gas vehicles have surged by an impressive 268%, according to a report from Vanti.
A recent report from the United Nations (UN) says global exploration of fossil fuels must cease by 2030 to meet the climate objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement.
The National Authority for Environmental Licenses (ANLA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), the Colombian Association of Petroleum (ACP), and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), recently inaugurated the “Capability strengthening workshop in the preparation of environmental studies.”
The General Inspector’s Office conducted a sectoral study on the Colombian mining potential and the quantification of mining wealth over the past ten years (2012-2022).
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) provided an update on operations in its main blocks.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) recently announced that its president, Ricardo Roa, held discussions with Spanish companies and state entities to share the company’s vision for Colombia’s energy future.
As the aviation industry strives for carbon neutrality by 2050, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a potential game-changer to propel airlines and manufacturers towards this goal.
The former Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez, is set to return to government service under President Gustavo Petro, this time with the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI).
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