The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has been characterized by the high technical level of the staff working there. This will change, however, under the lead of the new Minister, Irene Velez.
Gustavo Petro’s government is currently analyzing the resume of a candidate to potentially be appointed as the next president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
Fedesarrollo’s Luis Fernando Mejía spoke about the possibility of governmental intervention in the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
The energy transition proposed by the new government has left several doubts, such as the implications and costs of importing gas from other countries.
The Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, announced the new Director of the Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA).
The Jaime Arteaga y Asociados law firm conducted a talk on the perception of communities, executives, and authorities about the mining sector.
Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), Jose Antonio Ocampo, confirmed that gasoline prices will increase gradually in the coming months.
The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, reiterated that the government will oppose to the development of exploration projects for unconventional oil and gas in the country.
President Gustavo Petro spoke about alternatives to control increases in energy tariffs.
The arrival of Gustavo Petro to the presidency has generated discussions about the extractive sector and its contributions to the country.
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