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Ecopetrol’s refining activity drops again

Ecopetrol’s refining activity drops again

Despite assurances that Reficar is now “practically” online, refining volume dropped at the NOC’s flagship facility for the second straight quarter.

Thursday, June 1st, 2017
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Echeverry’s visit to Cumaral

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.

Friday, May 26th, 2017
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The industry expects to increase number of wells drilled

The industry expects to increase number of wells drilled

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.

Friday, May 26th, 2017
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Protests affect La Cira Infantas field

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.

Tuesday, May 23rd, 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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ECP plans to buy oil reserves

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.

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
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ECP reported “operational excellence”

ECP reported “operational excellence”

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.

Monday, May 15th, 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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Colombia’s reserves will have fallen in 2016

Colombia’s reserves will have fallen in 2016

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.

Monday, May 8th, 2017
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