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ANH modernization process

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is going through a transformation process with the goal of improving its services and operational metrics.

 

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
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More legal problems in Putumayo

More legal problems in Putumayo

The Colombian oil sector continues to face several social and legal challenges to operate in the country, despite the change of government and its attitude in favor of the extractive industries. A new controversy has been generated with an oil license in the department of Putumayo.

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
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The industry visits the territories

The Colombian Oil Association (ACP) and the Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) hosted the “Regional Encounters: united for a sustainable development” event, where they discussed industry issues.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
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Rules for fracking

National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) new director, Luis Miguel Morelli, spoke about the process that the entity is developing to set clear rules for the use of fracking.

 

Monday, October 22nd, 2018
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State Council vs Constitutional Court

The boom of the popular referendums created uncertainty in the Colombian extractive sector and authorities have pronounced on these mechanisms of popular participation. Last week, the Constitutional Court revoked a popular consultation, but the State Council made a different decision in another municipality.

 

Monday, October 22nd, 2018
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“Every vote counts”: Moreno

The union will soon vote to choose its new directors at a national and local level. Here are the details.

 

Monday, October 22nd, 2018
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Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Oil prices slipped slightly this week on continued fear of a global economic slowdown but Colombia’s policy makers cannot seem to decide if this is a good thing or a bad thing. I would have thought this was a straightforward question with a straightforward answer.

Monday, October 22nd, 2018
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Gas subsidies: Round 3

The debate over gas subsidies continues. Here is what Colombia’s Propane Association (Gasnova) and the Association of Natural Gas (Naturgas) have to say.

 

Thursday, October 18th, 2018
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Rulings that threaten the extractive sector

The extractive sector has to face many challenges to operate in Colombia, but the lack of legal security has become one of the main problems for this industry.

 

Thursday, October 18th, 2018
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USO on fracking

USO on fracking

Colombia continues talking about the possibility of developing unconventional projects via the hydraulic fracturing technique (fracking). The Colombian petroleum workers (USO) spoke about this alternative and its potential in some municipalities of the country.

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
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