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Time waits for no one

I am just back from a major technology conference and I happened to read a Thomson Reuters study about downstream and technology. These got me thinking about the role of technology in “greening” the industry.

Monday, March 21st, 2022
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Fracking and reserves

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) spoke about the benefits of developing unconventional reservoirs.

Thursday, March 17th, 2022
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Colombia not able to fully leverage high prices

Colombia not able to fully leverage high prices

Oil prices have risen in recent weeks due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but it seems like the country will not be able to leverage the current prices.

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
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New gas belt

The ‘Pie de Monte Llanero’, which for many years has provided Colombia with oil (heavy and light), will have a new hydrocarbon operation.

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
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Energy transition is compatible with oil and gas: Lloreda

Colombian Oil and Gas Association’s (ACP) Francisco Lloreda spoke on key issues such as energy transition, production, and investment expectations among others.

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
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Petro / No Petro

Petro / No Petro

There was more excitement than expected on Sunday night but the eventual outcome was that predicted by pundits if not polls. Gustavo Petro garnered by far the largest number of votes but voting patterns had important implications for how the presidential elections might turn out.

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022
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Pros and cons of oil at US$130

The price of the reference barrel for Colombia, Brent, has shot up in recent days due to the Ukraine – Russia conflict, with varying impacts on the country.

Thursday, March 10th, 2022
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Campetrol’s oil sector expectations

The Colombian Chamber of Petroleum Goods and Services (Campetrol) gave its outlook for the sector for this year.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
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First carbon-neutral oil sale confirmed

President Ivan Duque announced that the first carbon-neutral oil sale has been confirmed.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
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Baptiste talked about oil and biodiversity

Brigitte Baptiste, Rector of EAN University, spoke about the country’s environmental challenges and the possibility of ending the oil sector.

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
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