The discussion of fracking generates much controversy in the country. Luis Gilberto Murillo, Minister of Environment, spoke about this technique and its possible implementation in Colombia.
Last week, the ‘Relevance of Exploration Projects in the Special Management area of La Macarena (AMEM) and the Ariari region’ public hearing, took place in the Senate of the Republic. Topics such as fracking and environmental impacts in the AMEM region were also discussed. HCC attended the event.
The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) awarded two blocks for E&P to Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and YPF S.A. in San Andrés. Environmentalists spoke out against this measure and now the Administrative Court of San Andrés had ruled on this. Now the State Council has confirmed the ruling.
Oil spills took place this week in Caño Barbasco, Puerto López, and in Buenaventura and the companies involved implemented contingency plans. Regional environmental authorities did strict follow-ups on Bioenergy and Morelco’s facilities in the affected areas.
The new resolution will define the conditions for biogas and biomethane service at a domestic and industrial level in Colombia in terms of quality, safety and tariffs.
Fearing a possible detriment of water sources and vegetation in their territories, a group of farmers from the Banco de Arena and Palmarito settlements, submitted a popular action to stop Turkish Petroleum from developing oil in the rural area of Cúcuta.
The Constitutional Court said that the Colombia Energy Consortium had a negative impact on the ecosystem surrounding an indigenous Nasa community, and Puerto Lopez inhabitants complained against Bioenergy’s ‘waste dump’ in the Caño Barbasco water source. However, the main objections of the Putumayo community regarding the Platanillo project were met, and the first meeting to define United Nations areas of support towards Colombia’s ‘green agenda’ took place last week.
Several legislators and directors of public agencies participated in a forum organized by the presidency of the Senate. The event was held in Villavicencio. The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) was present.
Through the Oil Development Program (OFD), the Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (NORAD) aims to provide assistance to developing countries that want to manage oil resources in a sustainable way. Colombia is currently benefiting from the project.
The Colombian hydrocarbons sector had a difficult 2016, but this year has started with good news and good prospects. The Chipirón field is positioning as a way to recover a part of the lost oil production. Besides, this project is recognized as an environmental success.
2025, Hydrocarbons Colombia, All Rights Reserved.
