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Gran Tierra and Ecopetrol talk about their CSR projects

Canada’s Ambassador, Marcel Lebleu, visited Putumayo to check in on the projects that Gran Tierra Energy (TSX: GTE) and the International Development Cooperation Society (Socodevi) are developing in the department. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
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USO talks about UT Logis strike

The union said that workers at transporting company UT Logis could go on strike, and blamed Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) for alleged negligence when dealing with workers’ demands.

Monday, November 20th, 2017
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ACIPET vs referenda

The oil sector is facing great uncertainty as a result of the boom of anti-oil referendums around the country. The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet) has taken legal action against these processes to defend the rights of workers in the sector.

Monday, November 20th, 2017
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Ecopetrol and Gran Tierra are committed to Colombia’s territories

The firms spoke about their projects in Huila, Antioquia and Meta. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Thursday, November 16th, 2017
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Indigenous councils would be a new environmental authority

A decree currently analyzed by the Colombian President’s office would empower  indigenous communities to approve or deny permits to develop industry projects in their territories.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
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ACP on producing regions’ development

ACP on producing regions’ development

The oil sector in Colombia faces a lot of uncertainty because of social unrest. Those against the industry argue that it does not contribute to rural development, but a study by the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) shows the opposite.

Friday, November 10th, 2017
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USO talks about the strike in Arauca

The union spoke about the strike that workers are currently developing at Occidental de Colombia’s (OXY) wells in Arauca, and called for the company to respect the Collective Labor Convention (CCT).

Friday, November 10th, 2017
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The industry is committed to Colombia’s rural development

GeoPark (NYSE: GPRK), Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Equion gave a positive report on their social investment projects in Casanare and Meta. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
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USO talks about Fepco Zona Franca and Hv Services

The union gave an update on the negotiations it recently started with the companies.

Monday, November 6th, 2017
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Hocol talks about issues in Tolima

The company spoke about the blockades that took place in El Tambo village (Tolima), after locals argued an alleged breach of agreements by the company. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
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