The Colombian government has consistently emphasized environmental protection as a cornerstone of its administration under President Gustavo Petro. However, a recent resolution issued by MinTransporte appears to contradict this commitment.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report analyzing the public debt of its member countries, revealing a 10% increase in overall debt costs for 2024.
In 2015, Colombia signed the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce the exploration, production, and consumption of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and oil.
The arrival of Edwin Palma as Colombia’s new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has triggered a massive reshuffle within the ministry and its affiliated entities. While changes were expected, the scale of the shake-up has surpassed initial predictions.
The Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Magdalena River (Cormagdalena) is preparing a comprehensive plan to restore navigability along Colombia’s most important waterway.
The 14th edition of Colombia Genera provided a valuable platform for industry representatives to emphasize the relevance of strengthening the mining and energy sector to boost the country’s competitiveness.
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela.
Colombia faces an urgent challenge as its natural gas reserves continue to decline. According to Frank Pearl, president of the Colombian Petroleum and Gas Association (ACP), the country must take immediate action to regain its energy sovereignty.
Víctor Paternina officially assumed the role of Energy Director for Colombia, taking on the challenge of leading key initiatives in the country’s electricity sector.
In a significant shift within Colombia’s environmental sector, Rodrigo Negrete has stepped down as director of the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) after more than two years in the role.
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