The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) recently released its natural gas production forecast for 2024-2033, revealing several concerning trends that could lead to supply shortages if not addressed promptly.
As Colombia advances towards energy transition, importing gas from Venezuela has been one of the measures suggested. Juan Manuel Rojas, president of Promigas, highlighted the significance of this fuel in achieving a successful shift towards clean energy.
The Asociación Guajira contract commemorates 50 years of contribution to Colombia’s energy, economic, and social development.
Ricardo Roa, President of Ecopetrol, announced that Colombia will face a gas shortage starting in 2025 due to declining reserves in recent years.
Promigas, through its subsidiary Surtigas, reached a significant milestone of connecting seven million users to its natural gas service.
Ricardo Roa, President of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), brought forward the question of importing gas to address Colombia’s future energy needs.
The Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced the approval of new projects aimed at expanding the availability of natural gas service across Colombia.
After the results of the exploratory gas well drilling in the Caribbean offshore, Orca Norte 1, Ecopetrol decided to cancel the pipeline project that was planned to connect this deposit with the existing pipeline in the Chuchupa field, generating concerns in the country.
A new bill was approved establishing subsidies for connecting and installing propane in new social interest housing (VIS) and priority interest housing (VIP).
In May, some municipalities in Santander, including those in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga, saw their household gas bills surge by up to 53%. This significant increase prompted the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) to clarify on this issue.
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