The possible loss of gas self-sufficiency has been one of the main discussion topics in recent years in Colombia. Álvaro Josué Yáñez, Partner at CMS Rodríguez-Azuero, spoke about this issue.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reported natural gas production figures for September 2021.
Camilo Morales Secretary General of Naturgas spoke about the gas potential of the country in a talk to the Energy Mining Committee of the Colombian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Colombia now has more than 10.3 million gas users between residential, commercial and industrial, and a residential coverage of more than 81%.
Colombia’s association of large energy users, Asoenergía, reiterated its request for the country to define a comprehensive gas policy.
Hocol’s Rafael Guzman spoke about energy security and the role of natural gas in this issue.
Technical Vice-President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), José Miguel de Armas, spoke about the government’s plan to boost gas E&P in the country.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) put into operation a new gas-fired power plant.
Colombia is making progress in expanding the coverage of natural gas, propane and energy public services, but there are still a large number of people who use firewood as their main cooking fuel.
Colombia continues to report new natural gas users.
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