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he government is working on different decrees to make changes in the Colombian energy sector, but this has generated controversy with associations, investors and authorities.

The Army and the Police reported successful operations in the departments of Norte de Santander, Casanare and Santander. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 results. The firm highlighted that net income was the highest of the past four years. The NOC’s reported margins are at their highest in the past two years.

Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), Germán Arce, spoke about terrorist attacks on Coveñas-Caño Limon (CCL), acts of vandalism against Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) infrastructure, and the controversies surrounding unconventional projects.

The Center for Economic Studies of the National Association of Financial Institutions (ANIF) conducted a study on fracking vs. conventional techniques, under the direction of Sergio Clavijo and Ekaterina Cuéllar.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Equion Energy spoke about the development of successful projects in Norte de Santander and Casanare.These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: ECP) announced its investment budget for social and environmental projects in 2017. The company highlighted that most projects will be carried out this year, benefiting the development of communities and regions in the country.

With better oil prices, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is ready for new rounds to capitalize on the contractual changes that were made in difficult times.

The National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) made a decision on a modification to the environmental license for the construction and operation of Punta Voladero’s (Santa Marta) loading and unloading supplies terminal.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Hocol spoke about the measures they had to take to control environmental emergencies in Norte de Santander and Tolima. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.