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MinMinas says fuel prices down yoy, outlines formula concepts

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) published an outline of the policy alignments of the formula to set fuel prices, and said that prices will remain stable in December and have actually shown a 4% decrease compared to last year.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
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MinMinas signs energy cooperation agreement with US government

The Colombian government, by way of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) signed a memorandum of understanding with the US government in Washington DC to cooperate on energy matters.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
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Beware of Stereotypes: Royalties

Beware of Stereotypes: Royalties

It is far too easy to use stereotypes. We at HCC are as guilty as anyone of saying things like ‘heavy Llanos oil’. The phrase ‘Colombian royalties are 20%’ comes too easily to the tongue. The graph clearly shows the diversity of royalty percentages in the country and by basin.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
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Forum says hydrocarbon reforms essential to peace

A forum organized by social activist Ólder Alexis Cáceres on conflict and policies on natural resources claims hydrocarbons reform to protect natural resources is a must for lasting peace. Resources must be protected from profit-driven private industry, activists argue.

Thursday, November 28th, 2013
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Senator: Oil referendum a result of disapproval of indiscriminate exploration activities

Senator: Oil referendum a result of disapproval of indiscriminate exploration activities

Senator Maritza Martínez said during a senate debate that the environmental and social damage caused by exploration and production in Arauca, Casanare and Meta are a cause of concern and create the need for public referendums like the one scheduled in Tauramena, Casanare.

Thursday, November 28th, 2013
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MinMinas says modernized refineries could lower fuel costs

MinMinas says modernized refineries could lower fuel costs

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) has presented its formula to lower fuel costs at the pump and also believes that the modernization of national refineries could also contribute to a lower price in the midterm.

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
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Monterrey now analyzing public approval of seismic work

The municipality of Monterrey has presented a socialization of the Odisea 3D seismic exploration project and its environmental impact to the municipal council so that council members can issue a statement regarding the project and possible bring it to a public referendum.

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
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ANH looking to the 2014 Round

ANH looking to the 2014 Round

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has set its sights on the 2014 Round to award new E&P contracts as a potential boost to investment in the hydrocarbons sector.

Thursday, November 21st, 2013
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Another oil referendum brewing in Aguazul

Another oil referendum brewing in Aguazul

In December the Tauramena municipality will hold a public referendum to approve or reject nearby oil production in certain, named villages and now in Aguazul municipal leaders are looking to do the same and get the public to vote on Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) Odisea 3D seismic exploration program.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
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Why the Ecopetrol-led roads agreement in Casanare matters

A local activist and former politician has insisted authorities apply measures to limit tanker-truckers on main highways in Villavicencio Meta, demonstrating the context and need for more agreements on roads between the industry, local authorities and the community in general, like the one signed last week in Casanare.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
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