The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers, Energy, and Related Technologies (ACIPET) expressed concern over delays and potential setbacks facing the Komodo-1 well project.
Last week we wrote our annual Fearless Forecasts article which focuses on the quantitative. But we also talk about the policy environment, really about politics and that proves especially important in the runup to elections in 2026. Readers ask us frequently about what comes next after August 7th, 2026. We realized that the topic deserved an analysis of its own.
The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) confirmed that the Komodo-1 gas project, a key initiative for Colombia’s future gas self-sufficiency, is facing delays due to appeals filed against its environmental license.
A proposed policy by Colombia’s Ministry of Trade (MinComercio) could significantly impact the freight transportation sector by increasing tariffs on vehicles, tires, and spare parts by 10% to 20%.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a groundbreaking decree to implement white hydrogen projects, setting a clear path for the nation’s energy transition in 2024.
The 2015 Paris Agreement has significantly influenced the financial landscape for fossil fuel companies.
Camilo Sánchez, president of the Council of Business Associations (Consejo Gremial) and Andesco, expressed grave concerns about Colombia’s energy future.
The Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) is currently exploring measures to ensure that imported gas does not significantly impact the prices for consumers.
The Inspector General Office imposed a twelve-month suspension on Juan Carlos Vila Franco, former Head of Information and Communication Technologies at the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
The Komodo-1 offshore exploration project, a joint initiative by Anadarko (OXY) and Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), is facing significant hurdles following the issuance of its environmental license by Colombia’s Ministry of Environment and the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA).
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