Despite assurances that Reficar is now “practically” online, refining volume dropped at the NOC’s flagship facility for the second straight quarter.
The popular consultation that will determine whether citizens of Cumaral (Meta) approve oil activities in their territory or not, will take place on July 4th. Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) president went to the municipality to defend the NOC’s position on the matter.
There is optimism about the sector’s performance this year. Oil companies announced good financial and operational resultsduring 1Q17, and Colombian authorities hope to see better results in coming quarters.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) said one of its largestoil fields has stopped producing. The company went on to say thatblockades and sabotages to La Cira-Infantasfield could affect nearby villages.
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.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has reported good financial performance, despite low prices and less production. The company announced that it has cash to buy oil reserves abroad.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) presented its first quarter 2017 results. The company had a significant net income increase and good operational performance. The firm is optimistic about this year.
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.
Last year was a difficult one for the industry in general. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) will announce the country’s reserves in coming days but the outlook is not positive.