In 2023, Colombia witnessed an unprecedented surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, soaring by over 2,500%.
Campetrol reported its natural gas production estimate for December 2023 in Colombia.
In a significant development, the conversion of combustion vehicles to natural gas vehicles (NGV) increased in 2023.
The Gas Market Manager of the Mercantile Exchange of Colombia recently published a report on natural gas production.
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy transition, Colombia is making significant strides in the mass adoption of natural gas.
Colombia is grappling with a looming challenge in terms of natural gas supply—a deficit that could become a reality as early as next year.
Before the holidays, MinHacienda Ricardo Bonilla, MinEnergia Andrés Camacho and Ecopetrol CEO Ricardo Roa went to Congress to explain to the Fifth Commission of the Lower House the deal between Ecopetrol and Venezuela’s PDVSA. The NOC leadership estimates a gas shortfall in 2024 of at least 10% meaning importing would be inevitable anyway.
Amid global climate change concerns, Colombia’s natural gas sector is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint.
Naturgas proposed an integral energy security plan, emphasizing the pressing need to expedite investments in exploration and production.
The prospect of Colombia importing gas from Venezuela starting next December, which gained traction this week, immediately evoked memories of the country’s previous unfortunate experience in this realm.