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USO holds blockade at Coveñas port

The USO has added another conflict point to its menu, as some 25 oil transportation workers protested in the Coveñas port against the port services firm Serviport, blocking the boarding of an oil ship.

Monday, April 27th, 2015
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FDI drop requires attention

The former head of the Colombian Petroleum Association Alejandro Martínez says that structural changes are needed to mitigate the impact of the fall in foreign investment in Colombia and foment exploration.

Monday, April 27th, 2015
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Lessons from mining survey

The National Mining Congress included a presentation of the ‘Mining Compass’, a commissioned study that found growing pessimism for the future of the industry, but an improvement in the general public opinion facing this industry.

Monday, April 27th, 2015
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More details on ECP strategy under Echeverry

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) president Juan Carlos Echeverry gave another interview, emphasizing offshore and clarifing that in the Llanos development remains strong despite cuts in investment.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
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Peace Process week of April 20: The fallout continues

“Colombia demands proof that their will for peace is real. We do not want more rhetoric” was the emphatic call this week of President Juan Manuel Santos a week after a guerrilla attack left 11 soldiers dead, while critics call for a halt to negotiations.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
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We hope Tomás González sticks around

We hope Tomás González sticks around

But the statistical odds are not good given recent history. President Juan Manuel Santos has changed MinMinas every year.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
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MinMinas highlights competitiveness at CERAWeek

MinMinas Tomás González was in Houston this week at one of industry’s most important conferences, CERAWeek. This is a marketing opportunity certainly but also a look at the official point of view.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
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Royalty Roundup: Comptroller chides royalty budget plan

The General Comptroller has released comments on the royalties budget for 2015-2016, criticized the slow pace at which royalties projects are being executed and highlighted an unrealistic reference price per barrel of oil. These and other stories in our periodic roundup.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
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Acipet: Price drop fueling panic

The oil industry has always been subject to price cycles, so the fall in prices should be nothing new. However instead it has caused panic among companies which has left Colombian workers and oil engineers exposed says the president of the Colombian Association of Oil Engineers (Acipet) Carlos Leal.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
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Priorities for social spending

With social investment and corporate social responsibility budgets cut tight with the fall in oil prices, a document filed with the National Department of Planning (DNP) outlines which priorities the government considers the most urgent.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
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