President Gustavo Petro reignited debate over Colombia’s energy future by suggesting Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) should sell its stake in the Permian Basin in Texas, a joint operation with Occidental Petroleum (OXY), to redirect resources toward clean energy projects at home.
Colombia’s state-controlled oil giant Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is set to surpass its 2025 target for exploratory well drilling.
Speaking at the XXII Colombian Petroleum, Gas, and Energy Congress, Rafael Guzmán, Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) Vice President of Hydrocarbons, reflected on the resilience of the oil and gas industry and the lessons it continues to offer as Colombia navigates its energy future.
Colombia’s state-owned oil giant Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has begun a new logistics operation from the Port of Cartagena to export solid asphalt, aiming to expand its reach across Latin America.
At the 1st Forum on Oil, Gas, and Energy Transition, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Ricardo Roa emphasized the company’s dual strategy: safeguarding its traditional hydrocarbons business while accelerating investment in renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced the commercialization of between 12 and 26 Gbtud of natural gas from the Floreña field, located in the Llanos Foothills, for the period 2026–2028.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) moved to justify its US$42M payment for the Termomorichal I and II power plants after W Radio disclosed internal emails that appeared to question whether the company was obligated to pay at the end of the BOOMT (Build, Own, Operate, Maintain and Transfer) contract.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and its midstream subsidiary Cenit rejected accusations from the Subdirectiva Única de Oleoductos (SUO) alleging violations of the rights to assembly and association.
Mónica de Greiff, chair of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) Board of Directors, ruled out the possibility of Colombia importing natural gas directly from Venezuela, citing U.S. sanctions.
The Gibraltar field, operated by Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) in Norte de Santander, is facing a critical situation that could diminish the role of one of Colombia’s most strategic assets for national energy security.
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