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There are divided opinions around the Pacific regasification plant, as the government and gas Associations seem to be on different pages when it comes to this issue.

The oil sector has to face many challenges to operate in Colombia and social conflict is one of the main ones. However, this time communities are asking for the sector’s collaboration to produce natural gas in their region.

Colombia continues to discuss about alternatives to guarantee energy self-sufficiency in the long term. The country has great potential to increase its gas production and the Caribbean is positioned as one of the main regions for the future of this fuel.

The propane sector has been discussing about the possible subsidies expansion throughout the country in recent months. The Colombian Association of Natural Gas (Naturgas), the Colombian Association of Propane (Gasnova) and politicians spoke on this alternative.

Production declines in La Guajira natural gas fields could put the country at risk of having to import this fuel in 2023. the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke on the matter.

Colombia’s Natural Gas Association (Naturgas) continued its campaign to promote the use of VNG in the country. Industry experts, however, questioned the viability of the Association’s proposal.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) took a decision on the Short-Term Natural Gas Supply Plan. The entity published the proposed document again.

With seven new infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) looks to strengthen the reliability of natural gas supply in Colombia.

The Colombian Association of Natural Gas (Naturgas) wrote a report comparing the prices of gasoline with natural gas prices in the main cities of the country. The price difference between these two fuels has increased recently.

Canacol Energy (TSX: CNE) announced its financial and operational results for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Average production increased, but the firm reported a net loss during this quarter and 1H18 (due to one-time and non-cash charges).