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Not everything about the post-conflict process involves threats from former guerrilla leaders to the government. These are some of the successful projects that former Farc members were proud to announce.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced the investment budget for its Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) program. The company expects to increase its oil production and contribute to guaranteeing self-sufficiency with this strategy.

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) initiated a strategy to publicize content on climate change and climate variability. The entity, in partnership with the Externado University, held an event to discuss these issues.

The Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) spoke about the upcoming pilot projects that will hopefully help authorities decide on the future of fracking in the country.

The most recent attack on the Transandino pipeline, in the department of Putumayo, proves that armed groups will not give up attacking oil infrastructure, generating serious environmental and financial damage to Colombia.

Geopark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) gave positive news for the country, thanks to the star block Llanos 34.

Juan Pablo Ruiz, one of the members of the Commission of Experts, explained what is the purpose and scope of the fracking pilot projects that the industry wants to develop in Colombia.

Eight ‘social leaders’ of Casanare are currently under arrest because, according to the Attorney General’s Office, they are part of an organized crime group that has been harassing Frontera Energy (TSE: FEC) in the region.

Carlos Alberto Leal Niño, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (ACIPET) spoke about the recent oil crisis and its effects on petroleum engineering.

The Colombian Engineers Association (ACIEM) held its annual Enercol conference last week. Nelson Navarrete, President of Enercol, talked about the relevance of fossil fuels for the Colombian economy, unconventional projects, and the ACIEM position about these projects.