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Fuel theft crackdown

Fuel theft crackdown

Authorities in Colombia have successfully dismantled a criminal organization, known as Bodegas, responsible for stealing massive quantities of fuel from the pipelines of Cenit, a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).

Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Synthetic Jet Fuel

Colombia has taken a significant step towards sustainable aviation with the production of its first batch of synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) at the Cartagena refinery.

Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Propane shortage

The Colombian Association of Gas Marketers (Agremgas) raised alarms over a significant decline in domestic propane production, a resource essential for over 3.2 million households, particularly in low-income and indigenous communities.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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Fuel prices in December

Fuel prices in December

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a new increase in diesel prices. Here are the details.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
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Time, once again, to check Ecopetrol

Time, once again, to check Ecopetrol

How bad is it? ECP’s 3Q24 results came out recently and Net Income fell once again. The share price continues to fall. Reputable investment banks question the NOC’s governance and suggest the share price could fall further. But do the numbers justify the gloom and doom?

Monday, November 25th, 2024
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Monómeros sale?

Recent discussions surrounding the fate of Monómeros, a petrochemical company based in Barranquilla, Colombia, raised alarms on both sides of the border with Venezuela.

Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Colombia’s first SAF production

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) recently completed a successful production test for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Cartagena refinery, marking a significant milestone in Colombia’s shift toward greener energy.

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
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Fuel storage regulations

The Colombian government issued a new decree to enhance strategic fuel storage, focusing on liquid fuels and propane, particularly in border regions, to improve energy security and timely fuel availability.

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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Reficar’s risk mitigation plan

Reficar, the Cartagena Refinery, launched a risk mitigation plan addressing potential power disruptions in response to recent faults identified in its SE01 substation.

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
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Concerns rise in the transport sector

The Colombian Federation of Freight Transport Entrepreneurs (Fedetranscarga) raised alarms over Ecopetrol’s recent decision to temporarily halt the sale of vehicular natural gas to 13 distribution companies amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by severe drought.

Monday, September 30th, 2024
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