The Colombian Oil, Gas and Energy Chamber (Campetrol) gave an assessment of the effects of the protests on oil exports.
Members belonging to USO declared themselves in permanent assembly, within the framework of the national strike in Colombia.
The ‘Works for taxes’ program is progressing at a good pace in the country.
In the Caribbean there is growing interest in offshore extractive activities such as oil and gas production, among others, but experts consider that this is generating a great risk for communities.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced investments to improve the supply and quality of potable water in Puerto Gaitan. This and other news in our periodic CSR summary from the past month.
The national strike began on April 28th, blocking several roads in the country, which has affected the economy and distribution of basic products around the country.
The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Diego Mesa, spoke about the blockades caused by the national strike and its effects on the oil sector.
The protests have a large part of the roads blocked in Valle del Cauca, generating great uncertainty and risk of fuel shortages.
Regional Collegiate Administration and Decision Bodies (OCAD) begin sessions with a new budget.
Oil fields have been attacked in Puerto Gaitan and Yopal. The sector commented on this situation.