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Amid global climate change concerns, Colombia’s natural gas sector is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint.

In a recent discourse, President Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to gas, coal, and oil, echoing his stance against these fossil fuels amid international debates.

Jorge Enrique Robledo, a former senator, is seeking to have President Gustavo Petro investigated by the Chamber of Representatives’ Accusation Commission for alleged “misconduct by commission and omission.”

Colombia stands out at the ongoing United Nations Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai, where the nation has been actively advocating for climate-conscious policies. At the forefront of these discussions is Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s Environment Minister, who leads the national delegation.

Amidst the proceedings of COP28 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its participation in the global sectoral agreement aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of oil and gas (OGDC).

Executives from major oil companies are flocking to Venezuela to capitalize on the easing of sanctions imposed by the US, even though there’s a looming risk that access to the world’s largest oil reserves could shut down as quickly as it has opened.

Colombia, a country renowned for its robust oil industry, has taken an unexpected leap by joining the Non-Proliferation Treaty for Fossil Fuels.  This initiative originally was proposed by small island states in 2019.

The Colombian Congress is poised to kill a bill that would have banned fracking in the country.

The National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported the value of Colombian exports during October 2023.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) proposed a draft addition to the Unified Regulatory Decree for the Administrative Sector of Mines and Energy 1073 of 2015 concerning the regulation of Law 2045 of 2020 on prioritizing investments in projects for the provision of public utility services within the social investment plans and programs of contracts for exploration and exploitation of non-renewable natural resources.