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Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) confirmed that it is working on projects in the Eastern Planes, vital to assure the industry’s reactivation.

CEO Felipe Bayón spoke about the NOC’s upcoming projects, and how they will assure best practices in Colombia, when it comes to developing unconventional resources.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced investments to develop unconventional resources in Texas, while Colombian authorities still debate about the future of fracking pilot projects in the country.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has managed to report good financial and operational results in recent years, leaving good dividends for the Colombian state and its shareholders. However, security issues are putting the firm on alert.

The Colombian offshore sector received a new boost, with the signing of the contract to develop the GUA-OFF 10 block.

Local authorities started a security strategy to deal with gasoline smuggling issues in Tibu (Norte de Santander). This caused disturbances in the area and affected Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) performance.

According to Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) CEO, Felipe Bayón, Colombia’s greatest potential in unconventional deposits is located in the departments of Cesar and La Guajira. Here is why.

Colombia continues to discuss the possible benefits of implementing unconventional techniques such as fracking. Felipe Bayón, CEO of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), spoke about the potential for different regions.

Authorities are investigating Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) finances, after the General Comptroller’s Office carried out a financial audit to the NOC.

Moody’s rating agency reported on the current situation of the oil and gas industry in Latin America. The agency spoke about Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) dividends, among other issues.