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Biofuels refining, Ecopetrol’s latest headache

Add biofuels refining to the list of problems that Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) has racked up, with a planned plant facing a familiar trend of labor issues, overrun budgets, and delays.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
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PRE says no plans to exit Colombia, will invest US$1.7B in 2015

Pacific Rubiales (TSX:PRE) has no plans to sell its assets in Colombia or leave the country, and plans to invest US$1.8B to strengthen its operations in the country.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
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Ecopetrol considering regasification plant

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) is considering building an additional regasification plant in order to protect against supply deficits that could affect the country starting in 2018.

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
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Perenco responds to protesters in Aguazul

After more than a month of protests from the Tesoro de Bubuy village in Aguazul, Casanare, oil operator Perenco has issued a statement to local media contesting allegations by protesters, which it says are merely a tool to obtain greater concessions from the company despite past agreements.

Monday, September 29th, 2014
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Canacol closes out a positive FY14

Canacol closes out a positive FY14

Canacol Energy (TSX: CNE) has reported its Fiscal Year 2014 results (ending June 2014), reporting growth in its proven reserves, production and turning around its bottom line.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
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Ecopetrol receives license for Mago field

Ecopetrol receives license for Mago field

Nearly four years after announcing the discovery, Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) has received the environmental license it needs to start more drilling at its Mago-1 well location near Puerto Gaitan, Meta.

Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
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Senator says a conspiracy exists against Barrancabermeja

Senator Jorge Robledo, a vocal critic of the oil industry, has warned that there could be a possible conspiracy of fuel importers and multinational firms that want to keep the Barrancabermeja Refinery from being modernized.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
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Ecopetrol unveils seismic processing center

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) has unveiled a processing center to offer greater capacity for seismic imaging, the facility is operational starting the beginning of the month and located in Bucaramanga.

Monday, September 15th, 2014
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Cira Infantas blockades lead to suspended contracts

Cira Infantas blockades lead to suspended contracts

Blockades of the La Cira Infantas field have prohibited access to the administration facilities and led the operators of the field to suspend six contracts, affecting 700 workers associated with the project.

Thursday, September 11th, 2014
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Ecopetrol at the crossroads

Ecopetrol lived through “golden years” from 2007-2012 and now confronts not only a challenging operational scenario, but also questions affecting its potential moving forward.

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
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