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Naturgas’ Orlando Cabrales spoke about the arrival of more than 100 tanker trucks fueled by Vehicular Natural Gas (VNG).

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) reported on the follow-up process to Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Occidental Colombia’s (OXY) projects.

Air pollution in major cities has generated much discussion in Colombia. This is what authorities proposed to improve Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) fuel quality.

As controversial as it is, fracking seems to be the most effective way Colombia has to assure its self-sufficiency. Chinese experts explain how water can be replaced by carbon dioxide (CO₂) to develop this technique.

The protection of the environment and water sources has been one of the main topics of discussion in recent years. Local authorities initiated an ambitious project in the Valle del Cauca on reforestation and environmental protection.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) reported that it implemented its contingency plan in the departments of Cesar and Norte de Santander, after oil spills were reported by authorities. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

An anonymous reader reacted strongly to a recent article where the ANLA was talking about its operational improvements.  Our reader’s point is that it is a waste of time and effort to look for operational improvements to a process that is fundamentally flawed to begin with. Here is the text of the email they wrote plus our Bottom-Line reaction.

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has been reporting on its monitoring processes. This time, the entity ruled on the Quifa exploration area.

General Comptroller Carlos Córdoba said that the entity is not against fracking, but asked for certain conditions to be fulfilled.

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has been reporting on monitoring processes in the sector, and this time, it ruled on two projects in the departments of Cundinamarca and Meta.