Once again, industry firms like Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC), Parex and Equion, among others, showed their commitment to their areas of influence. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
The Colombian Oil Association (ACP) and the Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) hosted the “Regional Encounters: united for a sustainable development” event, where they discussed industry issues.
Last week, the Constitutional Court revoked the popular consultation (referendum) that took place in the municipality of Cumaral (Meta), in June 2016. Experts debated the matter.
Communities have said ‘No’ to the industry in different occasions, but once local authorities heard of a possible increase in royalties’ resources, popular consultations started to seem ‘inconvenient,’ all of a sudden.
In a voting session of five against one, the Constitutional Court revoked the popular consultation that took place in the municipality of Cumaral (Meta), in June 2016.
Important firms like Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC), Ocensa and Frontera Energy (TSE: FEC) spoke about the projects they are currently developing to improve the quality of life in their areas of influence. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
The reopened debate about fracking in Colombia reminded me, once again, that we live in a world where nothing is true.
The Siona de Buenavista Indigenous Community, located on the banks of the Putumayo River, denounced that Amerisur is allegedly polluting its water sources with the development of its Platanillo field.
During the ninth ‘Construyendo País’ (literally: ‘Building our Country’) workshop, the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez, announced an increase to the royalties’ budget.
The decline of natural gas fields in the Catatumbo region, which supplies this fuel to Cúcuta and its surroundings, worries authorities. This project could save gas service in the area.
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