A recent survey by YanHaas and the Hernán Echavarría Olózaga Institute of Political Science (ICP) reveals overwhelming opposition among Colombians to the idea of importing gas from Venezuela—a proposal previously floated by Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) President, Ricardo Roa.
Colombia faces a growing challenge in balancing energy demand and supply, with imported gas becoming an increasingly necessary yet costly solution.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has unveiled a draft resolution detailing the 2023–2032 Natural Gas Supply Plan, aimed at bolstering the country’s gas supply.
Luz Stella Murgas, President of the Colombian Association of Natural Gas (Naturgas), has once again raised concerns over Colombia’s natural gas deficit.
The Colombian government, under President Gustavo Petro, reassured the public about the country’s natural gas supply, projecting no shortages for 2025.
Alejandro Castañeda, President of the National Association of Power Generators (Andeg), talked about the role of the private sector in averting gas rationing.
EPM raised alarms about a critical gas supply shortage projected for 2025, with only 70% of its gas needs secured, leaving a 30% gap in its contractual coverage.
Ecopetrol’s president, Ricardo Roa Barragán, provided a comprehensive update on Colombia’s energy security and exploration activities.
The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) reported natural gas production during September this year.
Colombia was set to initiate natural gas rationing from October 31 to November 4 due to annual maintenance at the SPEC Caribbean regasification plant, which has imported gas for the nation’s thermal plants since 2016. However, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) Andres Camacho sent a message of reassurance.
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