The Administrative Court of Casanare made a decision on El Portón project. Communities took legal action against this project and Gran Tierra Energy (TSX: GTE) had to stop activities there some months ago. However, a new chapter is beginning in this process.
The president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), Orlando Velandia, spoke about the challenges and opportunities of the industry in Colombia and other Latin American countries.
There was much prior speculation about perverse outcomes and a colossal logistical failure but in the end the expected happened and the top two ranked Presidential candidates made it through their respective primaries. The elections for Congress and Senate were more interesting.
Colombia is analyzing new energy alternatives to reduce pollution rates and expand its energy matrix. Senator José David Name spoke on this topic and key issues such as regulation.
The OcadPaz reported positive results. However, irregularities in royalties’ resources for Casanare, Vaupés and the Caribbean region are a cause for concern. These and other stories in our periodic Royalties summary.
The candidates debated about Colombia’s reserves, fracking and royalties.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) and the Colombian Geological Service (SGC) spoke about a new initiative that will provide valuable data to the industry.
We have published a number of renewable energy articles lately and one is coming up this week. No, I have not suddenly discovered my true vocation as an environmentalist and no, we are not shifting HCC’s focus from oil and gas to the broader energy market.
he government is working on different decrees to make changes in the Colombian energy sector, but this has generated controversy with associations, investors and authorities.
With better oil prices, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) is ready for new rounds to capitalize on the contractual changes that were made in difficult times.