Norway and Cuba are calling for the government and the Farc to try and preserve Havana peace negotiations after 40 guerrillas were killed in three military attacks in Cauca, Antioquia and Chocó, leading the guerrilla to call off its unilateral cease fire.
Asset management and maintenance should be higher on the list of priorities for the oil industry, especially in the face of an industry slump, says the Colombian Association of Engineers (Aciem). While in Europe these activities generate more than 500,000 jobs and US$21B in services, there are no consolidated figures for Colombia.
The Pacific Pipeline is beginning to take shape and officials expect to conclude prior consultation this year, but construction will not likely get moving until the beginning of 2017.
Colombia’s State Council suspended the legal effects of a norm issued by the National Mining Angecy and Ministry of Mines and Energy that created 516 mining zones, rules which had loosened prior consultation requirements. Industry representatives say this is a blow to the production potential and creates unclear rules.
Putumayo has been hard hit by the fall in oil prices, but the overall impact of tax reforms and social conflicts, especially in Bajo Putumayo, are also taking a toll on the productive potential of the region. More dialogue is needed between the community and industry says the president of the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) Francisco Lloreda.
President Juan Manuel Santos inaugurated the expanded and renovated Tenaris’ (NYSE: TS) tubing production plant. The modernization project took 18 months to complete and required an investment of US$240M
Pacific Rubiales (TSX:PRE) has financed the CSR management accreditation of 25 officials from Tauramena and Monterrey while Ecopetrol supports small manure and fish producers in Putumayo. These and other stories on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our periodic summary.
The Farc called off their unilateral truce and the total incident count was up to 25, but this was due to increased Armed Forces activity. The guerrilla were quieter than average.
Community conflict and blockades have been a recurring problem over the last two years, but in 2015 the number of blockades has spiked considerably.
Unconventional production might be a solid pillar of the government’s strategy to grow reserves, despite reservations from environmentalists. But fracking’s biggest opposition comes from the low price of oil.
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