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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.

The Colombian oil sector continues to look for alternatives to guarantee energy self-sufficiency in the long term. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is positioned as the main option, but it is not free from controversy. Ecpetrol’s (NYSE:EC) CEO, Felipe Bayón, spoke on this topic.

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) revoked the NOC’s Environmental License for the Llanos 38Block. Social leaders and Saravena’s Court spoke on the subject.

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is preparing a new oil round in April of this year. The Agency revealed the companies that have shown interest in this new tender.