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Bolivar and Córdoba could boost national production

Fifteen municipalities located in Bolivar and in 10 municipalities of Córdoba, were identified as potential oil producing areas.

Thursday, May 25th, 2017
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Some positive press for a change

Some positive press for a change

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
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“Hydraulic stimulation” is necessary for the country

The Colombian Association of Oil Engineers (Acipet) organized a breakfast to give the press “objective, technical and clear information about Hydraulic Stimulation in producingrockreservoirs in Colombia”. HCC was present at the event; we bring a brief summary of the meeting.

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
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Santos and Arce visited the Siluro-1 well

Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia and German Arce Zapata, MinMinas, visited the Siluro-1 well drilled by Repsol (MSE: REP). They highlighted their commitment to the offshore industry in Colombia.

Thursday, May 18th, 2017
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Offshore challenges

The sector has announced several gas discoveries in the Caribbean Sea in recent months. Colombia wants to seize the offshore opportunities but it also wants to be ready for the challenges that this represents.

Thursday, May 11th, 2017
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Is Gorgon that big of a deal?

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced “the largest gas discovery found in the last 28 years in Colombian territory,” but the announcement just might be larger than the importance of the discovery itself.

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
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What are the consequences of Anglo leaving Cajamarca?

The history of the mining and oil industry in Colombia took a turn after the popular consultation that took place in Cajamarca last month. Industry expert Francisco Miranda analyzed the situation.

Monday, May 8th, 2017
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The industry must wait years to use fracking

The sector is looking for options to increase oil production in the country and unconventional techniques are attractive for many companies. However, the government position about this issue is not clear.

Thursday, May 4th, 2017
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ECP announces offshore exploratory success.

ECP announces offshore exploratory success.

The country has been waiting for offshore exploration results with optimism. Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced the first big finding of the offshore exploration campaign.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
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ECP will be the operator in an offshore block

ECP will be the operator in an offshore block

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is focusing on offshore projects and so the company will develop several projects this year with partners. The NOC will be the operator in one of these.

Monday, April 17th, 2017
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