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The Colombian government has taken several measures to boost the oil industry in the country, but concerns about the possible loss of energy self-sufficiency continue. Maria Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), participated in the Colombian Business Congress in Medellin and there she expressed her concerns about natural gas issues.
The Colombian government continues to announce measures to reactivate the exploration and production of oil and gas in Colombia. The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) announced a strategy to attract foreign investment.
The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) developed environmental follow-up processes for oil and infrastructure projects.
In his most recent Op-ed, Francisco Jose Lloreda, President of the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), spoke about the benefits of biofuels and ethanol imports.
This is how the the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) is planning to improve its scope of action in rural areas.
The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (ACIPET) is implementing a communication strategy for the oil sector and its projects around the country. The association gave details on the number of information workshops held this year.
Colombia’s Natural Gas Association (Naturgas) requested that Bogotá’s Mayor’s Office include all zero and low emission technologies in the bidding stages to renew the city’s Integrated Public Transportation System (SITP).
Carlos Leal, president of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet), spoke about what is coming for the national industry this year.
Alberto Lozano, Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), made an assessment of his first year in charge of the entity. He talked about key issues such as fracking and deforestation, among others.
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