The graph shows fuel producer prices – what Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) receives – which are unaffected by the so-called “Green Tax”. We think the graph shows Colombians are still paying too much although the gap has reduced somewhat.
Germán Castro, Executive Director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) spoke about regasification plants in Colombia, the government’s priorities and the sector’s perspectives on this.
Alejandro Martínez Villegas, President of the propane distribution association (Gasnova), is optimistic about the future of propane in the country. He mentioned that the construction of the new plant in Cartagena is vital to guarantee supply.
Apparently, everyone has an idea to modify the National General System of Royalties (SGR.) Projects to assign the budget required to re construct Mocoa and to allow the territorial National Pension Funds (FONPETs) to use their spare budget in social investment programs. These and other stories in our periodic Royalties summary
Colombia’s Central Bank released 1Q17 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) numbers for the country and it decreased in the oil sector.
GasFelipe Bayón, COO of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) talked about gas prospects in Colombia. Oil is the most important resource today, but gas will increase its participation in the country’s production in coming years.
The oil industry’s help was paramount after the tragedy that took Mocoa by surprise earlier this month. This and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
GasThe construction of regasification plants in the country has generated several discussions. Some people support it and others criticize this. Julián García, President of the Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI) spoke on the subject.
For weeks now, the Casanare press have been bubbling over Gran Tierra (TSX:GTE) and a block called El Portón.
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