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Colombia is analyzing new energy alternatives to reduce pollution rates and expand its energy matrix. Senator José David Name spoke on this topic and key issues such as regulation.

Even though Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) delivered less polluting fuel to Medellin, authorities reported environmental emergencies in the Eastern Plains and Tolima. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

The Colombian government committed to reduce greenhouse gases in the Paris Agreement and authorities want to promote the development of renewable energies to achieve it. Representatives of the energy sector spoke about the government’s strategies and the role of natural gas in this process.

The National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) made a decision on a modification to the environmental license for the construction and operation of Punta Voladero’s (Santa Marta) loading and unloading supplies terminal.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Hocol spoke about the measures they had to take to control environmental emergencies in Norte de Santander and Tolima. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) revoked the NOC’s Environmental License for the Llanos 38Block. Social leaders and Saravena’s Court spoke on the subject.

Unconventional projects are the main alternative of Colombia to solve the problem of energy self-sufficiency in the short (and maybe even longer) term. This option has generated many discussions and controversies, but the National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) recently made a historic decision on this issue.

According to economist Marc Hofstetter, Gustavo Petro’s initiative of installing solar panels in households could lower energy prices, but would it be viable in Colombia?

Medellín’s Mayor, Federico Gutiérrez, and the Inspector General, Fernando Carrillo,complained about the NOC’s alleged lack of response to the repeated requests for improvingthe quality of its fuels. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

According to experts, complying with international environmental standards represents the greatest challenge for Colombia to continue with its energy sustainability, but achieving this goal is a challenge itself.