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The National University has been called in to monitor Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) project in the Humadea River, Meta.

Once again, USO showed its concern regarding threats to its members and social leaders. They said a possible alliance between militaries, paramilitaries and corporations might be the reason why the government does not acknowledge or take action in the situation.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is focusing on offshore projects and so the company will develop several projects this year with partners. The NOC will be the operator in one of these.

‘Shocking news’ as one of the biggest newspapers in Colombia wrote an article about ‘Reficar’s wonders,’ and Guamal’s inhabitants said they no longer oppose to Ecopetrol’s presence in the region, so long as the company follows the necessary environmental regulations. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

Amerisur Resources Plc announced its results for 2016. The company financial results were negative, but prospects for this year are positive.

The Colombian Caribbean coast has many challenges in energy matters and suffers many shortages. Promigas and Canacol Energy (TSX: CNE) are analyzing options to improve this aspect.

The executive director of the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), Germán Castro, said that the government will be more involved in building strategic infrastructure for the sector and will issue new standards to improve it.

GasOrlando Cabrales, President of Naturgas, discussed the natural gas market and made recommendations for improvements. Government representatives also spoke.

GasAccording to Naturgas, vehicular natural gas service in Colombia had more than 500,000 new users in 2016, but this year, that number is expected to fall to 300,000.