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The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) hosted an accountability session for 2019. HCC attended the event.

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) concluded the second phase of the Permanent Competitive Process (PPAA), confirming 14 new contracts, and one pending, after receiving a counteroffer.

Attorney Camila Jiménez, associate in environmental affairs at Baker McKenzie, spoke about what companies and authorities should consider, before starting developing fracking pilot projects.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) started an international expansion campaign, and unconventional projects have played a key role in this process. The NOC spoke about its achievements in the US.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reported natural gas production figures for October 2019.

The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), María Fernanda Suárez, spoke about fracking regulations, and gave dates for the start of fracking pilot projects.

In his most recent Op-ed, Carlos Leal, President of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet), spoke about Colombia’s poor exploration levels, and what to do to improve the situation.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reported oil production figures for October 2019. Crude production increased during the first ten months of this year compared to same period 2018.

Industry experts debated the ‘shale revolution’ and its implications for the world’s economy, competitiveness and environment.

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) will host the second auction of the Permanent Area Assignment Process (PPAA). The Agency announced the players that will be part of the bidding process.