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Energy and gas market attract European investment

The Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC) hosted the Colombia Inside Out 2017 event in London, to present business opportunities in different sectors of the country.

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
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Fedepalma rejects freeze on palm biodiesel prices

Fedepalma rejects freeze on palm biodiesel prices

The National Federation of Palm Growers (Fedepalma) disagrees with Government’s decisions on the National Biofuels program. The federation referred to the consequences of these actions.

Friday, June 16th, 2017
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“The industry is threatened:” Francisco José Lloreda

The Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) believes that the wave of popular consultations in the country can have negative consequences for companies wanting to find reserves in the country.

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
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ANH announces Agreement 02 of 2017

The long-anticipated event took place on June 7th in Bogotá. The initiative was announced in September of 2015 and was supposed to have been signed in March 2016 but has suffered multiple delays and setbacks.

Monday, June 12th, 2017
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Ruling against Promigas

A court in La Guajira issued a ruling against Promigas making it pay compensation for a guerrilla attack on its facilities. Some representatives of the sector talked about this issue and there is much concern about legal situation in the country.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
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Government to regulate popular referendums

The National Government plans to regulate popular referendums and prior consultations in Colombia. These actions have grown exponentially recently and have affected oil and mining projects.

Thursday, June 1st, 2017
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Government increases requirements for the award of blocks

To participate, companies must register in a single database and update their information every year.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
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“Fast track” for royalties’ projects

Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia, proposed to approve projects financed with royalties through fast track. He said thisat the Mayors’ Summit in Valledupar and there are advances onthe initiative.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
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‘Boom’ of popular referendums

Popular referendums have grown exponentially in recent years in Colombia. Several municipalities plan to hold consultations to ban mining or oil activities in their territories.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
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MinMinas participated in the EITI’s conference

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) took part in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) conference in Oslo (Norway).

Friday, May 26th, 2017
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