Colombia’s most powerful oil workers’ union, the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), has formally distanced itself from President Gustavo Petro’s vision of the country’s energy transition, accusing his policies of endangering Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), the state-controlled oil giant.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that its Social Gas Program has now connected 105,115 low-income families across 20 Colombian departments to the natural gas network, marking a major milestone in its efforts to expand clean and affordable energy access.
Colombia’s largest oil workers’ union, the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), has sharply condemned President Gustavo Petro’s reported intention to push Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to sell its stake in the Permian Basin in Texas, calling the move a “historic mistake” and threatening nationwide mobilizations if the sale proceeds.
The Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) called on Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and its midstream subsidiary Cenit to establish a negotiation table to address a list of demands presented by the union’s Subdirectorate of Oil Pipelines, which include updates to wages, benefits, and conventional labor rights.
The latest edition of Colombia’s Barómetro Petrolero shows renewed public confidence in the oil and gas sector, with six out of ten Colombians approving petroleum activities in their municipalities, a record level of support since the survey began in 2019. The study also revealed a growing acceptance of fracking and highlighted concerns over future gas imports and energy security.
The latest Pulso Eléctrico 2025 survey, conducted by Arteaga Latam, has confirmed overwhelming public support for renewable energy in Colombia, with solar and wind emerging as the clear favorites for expansion.
Colombia’s trucking sector continues to grapple with an escalating wave of road blockades.
Colombia continues to grapple with the economic toll of recurring roadblocks.
The Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), one of Colombia’s most powerful oil workers’ unions, is facing mounting internal tensions after its president, César Loza, openly suggested that Colombia should resume fracking to safeguard energy self-sufficiency.
The Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP) strongly condemned the violent incidents that occurred yesterday at the Quifa oil field, located in the Puerto Triunfo area of Puerto Gaitán, Meta.
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