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ANLA in the territories

Technicians from the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) developed environmental monitoring activities to projects located in different areas of the country.

Thursday, December 12th, 2019
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Morelli’s comments

ANH’s Luis Miguel Morelli spoke about the results of the Permanent Competitive Process (PPAA) during this year, and about the government’s plans for 2020.

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
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Colombia, an IEA member?

The country joined the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) last year. Authorities are now working to get Colombia approved as a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
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SGR reform approved

President Ivan Duque promised to boost the oil sector through modifications to the General Royalties System (SGR). The government announced positive news on the matter.

Monday, December 9th, 2019
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ANH confirms 14 new contracts

ANH confirms 14 new contracts

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.

Thursday, December 5th, 2019
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“We need to mitigate misinformation around fracking”: Jimenez

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

 

Thursday, December 5th, 2019
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Environmentalists message to President Duque

Through a letter, the Environment and Society Association asked President Ivan Duque to implement the Escazú Agreement. Here are the details.

 

Thursday, December 5th, 2019
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“Fracking regulations will be ready by the second half of 2020”: MinEnergia

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

 

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
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The government’s petition to Ecopetrol

The Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) asked Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) for more money.

 

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
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Acipet talks Colombia’s “unexplored potential”

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.

 

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
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