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First regional methane summit

The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), the Global Methane Hub, and Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) recently hosted the First Regional Methane Summit.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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MinEnergía condemns attacks against oil infrastructure

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) strongly condemned the recent attacks on national energy infrastructure in the department of Arauca.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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Royalties at risk due to irregular contracts

The National Planning Department (DNP) of Colombia released an alarming report concerning the fate of royalty funds distributed over the last seven years.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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Colombia’s dependency on oil

At the recent ForoLR event, Colombian Minister of Finance (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla and other experts provided a comprehensive overview of the country’s economic trajectory, particularly focusing on its reliance on oil and coal.

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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Did MinAmbiente violate the Escazú Agreement?

The Association of Miners and Jewelers of Vetas (Asomineros) filed a complaint against Colombia’s Environment Minister (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, with the International Committee for the Support of the Implementation and Compliance of the Escazú Agreement.

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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‘New mining’ approach?

During the Mining Congress, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho, presented the government’s proposal for a national agreement on ‘Mining for Life and Peace.’

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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Camacho’s vision

Andrés Camacho Morales, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), brings a unique perspective to the role.

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
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ECP’s profitable fracking operations

In late 2019, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) ventured into the fracking business in the US through a partnership with Occidental Petroleum (OXY).

Thursday, August 29th, 2024
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New regulatory guidelines

The Vice Presidency of Operations, Royalties, and Participation of the ANH has released a key document on the oversight and measurement of the volume and quality of hydrocarbons produced in Colombia. Companies should have their regulatory and operations teams review the source documents. What follows is our summary of the document.

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
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Colombia’s path to development by 2050

Colombia’s path to development by 2050

Colombia stands at a critical crossroads in its development journey. With significant challenges in the extractive sector, including a 48.93% decrease in natural gas reserves over the past 15 years, the country faces urgent decisions.

 

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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