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The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced subsidies for propane stoves and cylinders.

The proposal of pre-candidate Gustavo Petro to suspend oil exploration contracts, if elected, does not stop generating controversy. Analysts talked about the effects of this proposal for the country.

Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) Felipe Bayon said that the company will increase its commitment to natural gas.

ANH’s Jose Armando Zamora spoke about the importance of the sector in energy transition.

ACP’s Francisco Jose Lloreda and President Ivan Duque closed the IV Oil and Gas Summit.

The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Diego Mesa announced a new production target for the end of this year.

Presidential pre-candidate Gustavo Petro spoke about the first decision he would make regarding the contracting of oil exploration, in case he becomes President.

Industry experts spoke about energy security in the midst of transition during the IV Oil and Gas Summit.

The Deputy Director of Hydrocarbons for the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), Carolina Cruz Carvajal, spoke about Colombia’s Mining and Energy Plan 2050.

Last week was the big show – the biggest oil and gas conference of the year – the IV Oil and Gas Summit, once again held virtually (apart from a presidential pre-candidates’ debate). The mood was generally positive but the elephant in the room, that almost no one talked about, hung over most of what was said.