The ANH reports that commercialized natural gas production in December 2025 stood at 692.91 million cubic feet per day (mcfd). This monthly variation does not compromise the country’s energy security nor is it due to public policy decisions by the national government.
Colombia registered its worst trade deficit in history in 2025, reaching US$16.B FOB, surpassing pandemic-era records. Meanwhile, extractive industry trade balance contributed positively, although declining as well. DANE also published GDP for 4Q25 so we look at that from a sector perspective.
Colombia’s petroleum sector suffered significant production declines in 2025, costing the economy approximately US$660M (CoP$2.3T)—equivalent to nearly 30% of the recently declared economic emergency value—according to data from the Colombian Chamber of Petroleum, Gas and Energy (Campetrol).
Colombia’s natural gas production averaged 1,265 million cubic feet daily between January and November 2025, representing an 11.7% decline compared to the same period in 2024.
Colombia’s oil production declined 3.6% year-over-year through November 2025, averaging 744,645 barrels per day compared to 774,180 bpd in the same period of 2024, according to the ANH.
Ecuador’s decision to raise crude transport tariffs through its Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) from US$3 to US$30 per barrel—a 900% increase—has forced Colombian oil companies to evaluate costly alternatives for evacuating production from southern Putumayo department.
Parex issued a press release with statistical details on 4Q25 production and the results of the Guapo-1 exploration well.
Colombia’s exports totaled US$4.3B FOB in October 2025, declining 0.2% compared to October 2024, breaking the positive trend from September when the country reached its highest export value of the year, according to DANE.
From the beginning President Gustavo Petro’s government seemed determined that Colombia would lose its self-sufficiency in fossil fuels. It appears to be accomplishing that goal, certainly in gas, and maybe in liquids as well.
The Colombian Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) reported rig information for October 2025.
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