The low levels of oil and gas reserves have generated concerns in Colombia and the lack of exploratory activity has increased these worries. María Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the government’s plans for the industry and its future.
Surtidora de Gas del Caribe (Surtigas) announced that Santiago Mejía Medina will take office as the new General Director on December 15th, 2018.
Eric Flesh, President of Promigas, assumed the leadership of the firm recently. He spoke about the expansion plans of the firm in Colombia and the region.
Luis Miguel Morelli, President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), spoke about the Norte de Santander potential for natural gas in an event on ‘Challenges for Regional Competitiveness’ in Cúcuta.
Gas Natural Fenosa changed its name to Vanti recently and the company has big plans for the natural gas sector in Colombia. Rodolfo Anaya Abello, President of Vanti, spoke about the firm’s goals and expectations in Colombia.
On paper, Colombia has about 11 years of gas reserves. But the production forecast shows shortfalls occurring very shortly. Getting investors to search for domestic gas should be a regulatory priority but a better gas netback would also help their decisions.
Maria Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) had an interview with Maricel Johanna Casallas, environmentalist of the municipality of Valledupar (Cesar). They talked about key issues such as oil and gas reserves, pollution and unconventional techniques.
Civil engineer Jorge Alberto Valencia Marín took office as an expert commissioner in the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
CEO Eric Flesch spoke about the firm’s investment portfolio in Colombia.
Cundinamarca’s Administrative Court admitted a lawsuitthat seeks to annul the Pacific Regasification Plant project.
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