Following the revelation that the agreement to import natural gas from Venezuela to Colombia, orchestrated by Ecopetrol and PDVSA, fell apart even before the US reactivated petroleum sanctions against President Nicolás Maduro’s regime, the question arises: What are the new plans of Gustavo Petro’s government to meet the demand for this energy source?
In a significant development for the transportation sector in Colombia, the Frontera Natural Gas Service Station has been inaugurated along the Ruta del Sol, facilitating the movement, and refueling of freight and passenger vehicles that utilize natural gas as a fuel source.
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.
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