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.
The surprise visit of Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, to Venezuela sparked a wave of discussion and reflection within Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors regarding the president’s plans announced through media channels.
Naturgas’ Luz Stella Murgas outlined key insights from a study conducted by the association on the vital role of gas in addressing poverty. The research highlighted several critical facets concerning energy poverty and identified potential solutions.
Although the Petro government struggles with how soon Colombia can reduce its dependence on hydrocarbons, the goal of reducing escaped or flared gases from production – a contributor to the industry’s Scope 1 CO2e emissions – unites this government with the last one.
Vanti is making a significant investment to expand the natural gas service in Boyacá and Cundinamarca.
The debate over whether Colombia should consider importing natural gas from Venezuela or other countries to meet its domestic consumption has been ongoing for several months.
The VI Oil, Gas, and Energy Summit hosted a compelling panel discussion centered on the future of natural gas, and self-sufficiency in the medium and long term.
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