La Macarena is a rich region in natural resources, but this area has suffered from armed conflict. The situation in this region is changing thanks to the peace agreement with the FARC, but the discussion between oil and water is still latent.
A panel discussion at the recent Campetrol Expo Oil & Gas 2017 entitled “Viable environments for sustainable petroleum development” showed more agreement than controversy. The moderator was disappointed.
The possible development of unconventional resources (UC) has generated much debate in the country. This topic could not be ignored at Expo Oil & Gas 2017. There was an interesting debate on fracking and important public figures participated in the issue.
The senator wants to stop ethanol imports from the US because according to him, they do not contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Throughout our brief history we have observed that the ANLA likes to change performance measures with some frequency. Its new one is at least clear but it does not look good for the oil and gas industry.
According to the Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Sinú and San Jorge Valleys (CVS), the spill was caused by a leak of about 13 barrels at Ocensa’s station in Coveñas (Sucre). The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) hosted its2H2016-1H2017 accountability session in Bogotá.
The Regional Environmental Corporation of the department of Santander (CAS) ordered the closure of a Terpel plant in Barrancabermeja, arguing environmental contamination in the Zarzal stream. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
The Northeastern Regional Border Autonomous Corporation (Corponor) described the three attacks on the Coveñas Caño Limón pipeline as “truly alarming,” and reported damage to the municipalities of Teorama, El Tarra and Tibú (Norte de Sandander). The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
During her speech at the third annual Congress of the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), Brigitte Baptiste, director of the Humboldt Institute, said that companies have to work on their energy transition processes. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
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