The Colombian Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) reported its drill rig information for September 2018. The good trend continues, as the industry reported more rigs working in this period compared to September 2017 and previous month.
National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) new director, Luis Miguel Morelli, spoke about the process that the entity is developing to set clear rules for the use of fracking.
CEO Felipe Bayón acknowledged the importance of better oil prices for the development of the NOC’s projects.
Colombia continues talking about the possibility of developing unconventional projects via the hydraulic fracturing technique (fracking). The Colombian petroleum workers (USO) spoke about this alternative and its potential in some municipalities of the country.
In a voting session of five against one, the Constitutional Court revoked the popular consultation that took place in the municipality of Cumaral (Meta), in June 2016.
Francisco José Lloreda, President of the Colombian Oil Association (ACP) spoke about key issues for the sector such as exploration and oil prices.
The firm provided important news on its Llanos-25 Block, with results from its Acorazado-1 exploration well.
The government formed a Commission to evaluate the convenience of developing Fracking in the country. Opinions are still divided.
The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (ACIPET), in alliance with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and other companies, organized a forum on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in Bogotá. HCC attended the event and we bring a brief summary of the meeting.
The Siona de Buenavista Indigenous Community, located on the banks of the Putumayo River, denounced that Amerisur is allegedly polluting its water sources with the development of its Platanillo field.