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Diesel use expected to rise in 2016 for energy generation

Shortfalls in the supply of natural gas and drought due to El Niño weather could mean that thermal electrical generators will have to increase their use of diesel to generate energy, says a report.

Monday, December 14th, 2015
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Uncertainty in the wake of gas price decision

The decision by the Ministry of Mines of Energy (MinMinas) to modify the formula used to figure natural gas prices on the Caribbean Coast has left few content. Proponents of the change now want more action, the gas industry says it threatens investment and observers comment on how it impacts long term projects.

Monday, December 7th, 2015
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CBM regulation still not clear

Despite signs of advances over the second half of this year, regulations for how to proceed with the production of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) are still not ready, although the government says it is working intensely to address the issue.

Monday, December 7th, 2015
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MinMinas agrees to change gas formula, ACP irate

The Minister of Mines and Energy Tomás González said the government has agreed to link the natural gas price for the Caribbean coast to the WTI crude oil price index and to start infrastructure work to connect the region. Meanwhile the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) blasted the pricing modifications as a change of the rules, and questioned what would happen when WTI rises again.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
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MinMinas prepares tender for Atlantic coast gas pipeline

MinMinas prepares tender for Atlantic coast gas pipeline

As part of its deal with business sectors of the Caribbean coast, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) is moving forward with plans to hold a tender to build a gas pipeline that will connect the Atlantic coast.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
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Gas Natural Fenosa says supply is assured

The Colombian country manager  of Gas Natural Fenosa, González Santos, said that the supply of natural gas is assured and the matter is “not so complicated”, but the country must be ready to import gas when the hydro-electric grid is short on water.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
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CREG says users protected against gas price hikes

The director of the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) Jorge Pinto Nolla defended the regulatory structure around the natural gas industry in an interview, and said that consumers will not suffer price hikes in their energy bill, nor will the industry be left without the essential fuel.

Thursday, November 26th, 2015
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MinMinas caves again on Caribbean natural gas rates

The Minister of Mines and Energy Tomas González and business representatives grouped under the National Business Owners Association (ANDI) in the Caribbean coast have agreed to review the formula and increase in natural gas rates that had been planned for November 30, 2015. It is not the first time that MinMinas has balked on price adjustments due to political outcry.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
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Holding peace process hostage over gas prices

GasThe conflict over natural gas prices on the Caribbean coast took a new turn when Senator Jose Name said he would lead a charge among Caribbean congressional leaders to vote against an eventual peace accord if the government does not ‘resolve’ gas rate hikes.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
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The challenge of finding gas

The challenge of finding gas

The former Vice-Minister and of Energy and former president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) Orlando Cabrales has spent less time in public eye since leaving his post last year, but recently penned a critical article on the factors that have led Colombia to a shortage of natural gas.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
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