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Bayón new CEO of ECP

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that its current Chief Operating Officer, Felipe Bayón will take over as chief executive.  Juan Carlos Echeverry resigned for family reasons. This news generated many reactions.

Friday, August 18th, 2017
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Echeverry’s legacy to ECP

After presenting his resignation to Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) Board of Directors, Juan Carlos Echeverry spoke about his achievements in the NOC’s financial situation.

Friday, August 18th, 2017
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Bioenergy reports record ethanol production

Bioenergy reports record ethanol production

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported a substantial increase in ethanol production during July. Its subsidiary, Bioenergy managed to register significant growth despite environmental difficulties in the Llanos Orientales.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
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ECP bets on gas

As part of its diversification strategy, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) expects to attain 40% of its production from gas within 13 years.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
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ECP reduces investment budget for this year

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a cut in the budget of its investment plan for 2017. The firm did not give many details about this decision.

Thursday, August 10th, 2017
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ECP continues with positive financial results

ECP continues with positive financial results

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its second quarter and first half 2017 results. The firm highlighted that net income reported for 1H17 was higher than net income of the whole year 2016. The NOC reduced its nominal debt in 2Q17 and its exploratory campaign is enjoying a high success rate.

Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
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New corruption scandal

Corruption cases in Colombia are unfortunately common and there is a new one emerging. The Colombian Attorney General’s office conducted an investigation against Cúcuta former judges, whose decisions affected Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
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CPO-9 could be one of the most important fields in Colombia

CPO-9 could be one of the most important fields in Colombia

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) wants to start recovering the lost reserves as soon as possible. CEO, Juan Carlos Echeverry, talked about the firms’ prospects for ill-starred block CPO-9.

Thursday, July 27th, 2017
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Campetrol on oil sector situation

There is uncertainty among companies about recent problems and challenges facing the Colombian oil sector. German Espinosa, President of the Colombian Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) talked about this situation and gave his perspectives.

Thursday, July 27th, 2017
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Coveñas / Caño Limón has been closed 56 days

Coveñas / Caño Limón has been closed 56 days

The Coveñas / Caño Limón pipeline, one of the main assets of the country to transport crude, continues to report problems from attacks and this is generating huge losses. Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) commented on the status of this important pipeline.

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017
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