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‘You cannot lift economies out of poverty without fossil fuels’: Schuller

Tisha Schuller, a prominent figure in the gas and oil sector, talked about the relevance of fossil fuels to overcome poverty.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
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Divergent views on fracking

Fracking is once again a focal point of public discourse in Colombia, as it will banned from the country’s oil activities, at least for the duration of Gustavo Petro’s government if not beyond.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
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ANLA approves license despite opposition

ANLA approves license despite opposition

A hydrocarbon project in the Amazon rainforest has sparked heated debate, with environmental and human rights organizations voicing concerns.

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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Gas restriction lifted for Caribbean Industries

Naturgas, the Colombian Natural Gas Association, declared on last Friday morning that the natural gas restriction for industries along the Caribbean coast has been lifted.

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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New ANH president?

After the recent change in leadership at Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), several key positions within the department and its affiliated entities are yet to be filled. One such position is the Presidency of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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FEC’s new solar park

Frontera Energy (TSE: FEC) announced plans for the development of the inaugural Ikotia solar park in Puerto Gaitán, Meta, in collaboration with Enel X.

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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State Council Nullifies Directives on Prior Consultation

One of the most frustrating aspects of working in the Colombian countryside is the unclear boundaries of “prior consultation”. The constitution and international agreements require ethnic minorities to be consulted on issues that affect them – like infrastructure or resource development – but Congress has never dared to pass a law that regulates what this means. This is partially because such a law would itself have to be consulted before passage and there is a reasonable expectation that the affected minorities prefer the current ambiguity. Without a legal framework, work has progressed based on decrees and administrative procedures. Recently, the State Council nullified one of the fundamental decrees. The team at Brigard Urrutia wrote an opinion on the implications for oil and gas companies.

Sunday, September 10th, 2023
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Colombian oil exports value in July

Colombian oil exports value in July

The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported the value of Colombian exports during July 2023.

Friday, September 8th, 2023
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MinHacienda talks new E&P contracts

In a recent address to the Colombian Congress, Finance Minister (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla shed light on the potential for new contracts in oil and gas exploration in the country.

Friday, September 8th, 2023
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Costs of losing gas self-sufficiency

In a recent report, the Colombian natural gas sector, in collaboration with research institution Fedesarrollo, examined the potential costs of transitioning away from gas natural amidst the country’s energy shift.

Friday, September 8th, 2023
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