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Disruptions in hydrocarbon transport

Disruptions in hydrocarbon transport

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced significant operational disruptions caused by a series of recent events, including the ongoing truckers’ strike, attacks on critical oil pipelines, and the takeover of a key gas plant.

Thursday, September 5th, 2024
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Government supports anti-fracking law

The Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) expressed its support for an initiative led by social organizations and communities to prohibit fracking and unconventional oil and gas extraction in the country.

Thursday, September 5th, 2024
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Colombian State brought to court over energy sustainability

The Administrative Court of Cundinamarca accepted a lawsuit filed against several ministries and state entities, in response to growing concerns about the risk of gas and oil shortages in Colombia.

Thursday, September 5th, 2024
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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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