The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) presented its second report on management, progress, and impacts during 2020.
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported the value of Colombian exports in 2020.
Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) spoke on various topics such as fracking, production, ISA and company dividends.
The government is working on a proposal for a new carbon tax.
The Colombian Propane Association (Gasnova) talked about the increase in propane prices and made a request on this matter.
Since coming back from the year-end holidays, the Colombian business news – and our modest newsletter – has been dominated by Ecopetrol’s surprise announcement that it was bidding for the country’s long haul electricity transmission provider ISA. This has put the NOC’s long-term strategy up for public debate. Coincidentally, two global thinktanks published separate but similar studies warning National Oil Companies to change their investment plans. A song for Felipe Bayón.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX: GTE) announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter 2020.
CEO Felipe Bayón gave details on the deal between the government and Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) for 51.4% of ISA in a hearing in the Senate.
The Fraser Institute published the Index of Best Practices Mineral Potential index, with positive results for Colombia.
Campetrol address the current operational blockades in Meta.