Recent discoveries of substantial natural gas reserves off the Caribbean coast of Colombia have garnered significant interest from major global oil companies.
Asoenergía underscores that natural gas, a vital element in the national energy matrix, is hampered by high costs and supply disruptions, negatively impacting demand.
Naturgas, the Colombian Natural Gas Association, declared on last Friday morning that the natural gas restriction for industries along the Caribbean coast has been lifted.
In a recent report, the Colombian natural gas sector, in collaboration with research institution Fedesarrollo, examined the potential costs of transitioning away from gas natural amidst the country’s energy shift.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) issued a statement regarding the natural gas crisis affecting the northern region of the country. Canacol Energy also made a statement on this issue.
Supply restrictions at some fields in northern Colombia has raised the specter of in Colombia’s Caribbean region and local authorities talked about this situation.
Several industrial users are on high alert due to the constraints in natural gas supply caused by production issues and equipment disruptions. Asoenergía’s Sandra Fonseca issued a call to action.
The country has seen a significant increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to safeguard its hydroelectric operations against the looming threat of a drought caused by El Niño, according to the National Association of Power Generators (Andeg).
With over 20 years of proven efficiency in terms of performance, economy, and environmental conservation, natural gas vehicles (NGVs) have solidified their position as one of the most widely used fuels in the transportation sector in Colombia, marking a step towards energy transition.
Naturgas reported the natural gas coverage in Colombia during the first quarter of this year.
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