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ANH to offer 50 blocks

The second half of this year will bring positive news for investors, following the government’s attempts to “get the sector moving.” Here is why.

Monday, July 8th, 2019
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MinEnergia on exports

Maria Fernanda Suarez, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), spoke about Colombian exports’ performance and the extractive sector’s role in this important metric.

Monday, July 8th, 2019
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Toasting success

Only tomorrow will we know if Geopark responds to Frontera’s counteroffer for VIM 22 and the ANH’s first round of its Permanent Competitive Process (PPAA) will complete officially only on the 15th of July. But I think the ANH should already be breaking out the vintage soda water, declaring this round a success.

Monday, July 8th, 2019
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Moody’s ECP concerns

Moody’s ECP concerns

Moody’s rating agency reported on the current situation of the oil and gas industry in Latin America. The agency spoke about Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) dividends, among other issues.

Thursday, July 4th, 2019
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VNG buses controversy

TransMilenio welcomed new Vehicular Natural Gas (VNG) buses to its fleet, but comments by Gustavo Petro, former Mayor of Bogotá, started a debate. The Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas) spoke on the issue.

Thursday, July 4th, 2019
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Colombia’s international environmental commitments

The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas), María Fernanda Suárez, was in Abu Dhabi, where she reiterated Colombia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement (COP 21).

 

Thursday, July 4th, 2019
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July fuel prices

July fuel prices

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) announced a new increase in fuel prices for July 2019. The government had not changed the prices since March this year.

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
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ANLA in the territories

The National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) created a strategy to be closer to communities. The department of Meta will be one of the first beneficiaries.

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
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Eco Oro sues Colombia

Eco Oro Minerals Corp felt it had no choice but to abandon its Angostura project in the department of Santander. It is taking Colombia to court over the country’s insecurity for investors.

 

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
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TransMilenio and VNG

TransMilenio welcomed new Vehicular Natural Gas (VNG) buses to its fleet, hoping to improve Bogotá’s air quality issues.

 

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
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