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Leading proposals of the PPAA

Leading proposals of the PPAA

The National Hydrocarbons Agency’s (CNH) first “window” of the Permanent Competitive Process (PPAA) took place in Bogotá. The entity published the list of the best proposals it received.

Monday, June 17th, 2019
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Self-sufficiency and macroeconomic stability

Moody’s hosted the Inside Latam 2019 forum, where industry experts spoke about their concerns for the Colombian oil industry in the medium and long term. Here are the details.

Monday, June 17th, 2019
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ANLA’s new initiative

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) and the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) spoke about their most recent cooperation initiative: The Information Integration Engine.

 

Monday, June 17th, 2019
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Referendums against extractive sector are over?

The extractive sector had moments of great uncertainty due to the boom of popular referendums against its activities in Colombia. Guillermo Reyes, expert in territorial issues, spoke about this problem and the municipalities ability to make decisions on this issue.

Thursday, June 13th, 2019
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Fracking: benefits and risks

Fracking: benefits and risks

Colombia continues to discuss the possibility of implementing unconventional techniques to increase its reserves. Experts believe that the country should look at foreign cases like the US, which proved to be successful on the matter.

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
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Disaster risk management workshop

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) hosted a workshop on Disaster Risk Management. Here are the details.

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
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State Council on fracking

State Council on fracking

The possibility of implementing unconventional techniques such as fracking is still under discussion in Colombia. The government considers that unconventional projects are key to the country’s energy future but there are still many doubts about this with the authorities. The State Council ruled on this possibility.

Monday, June 10th, 2019
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ANLA on Hocol project

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) has been reporting on its monitoring processes. This time, the entity ruled on a Hocol project located in the department of Tolima.

Monday, June 10th, 2019
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Acipet’s educational sessions

The Colombian Petroleum Association (Acipet), Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC), and the NOC’s transport subsidiary, Cenit, hosted academic meetings in 61 different areas of influence.

Monday, June 10th, 2019
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Vasconia discount falls again

Vasconia discount falls again

There was a ‘tempest in a teapot’ the last week or so about the ANH’s use of WTI reference points for the Permanent Assignment Process. The ‘usual’ way of talking about prices in Colombia is Brent. But the bulk of Colombian crude is much heavier than either. The country has its ‘own’ blends but the one that we can get data on is Vasconia.

Thursday, June 6th, 2019
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