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“Tourism generates more hard currency than coal”

“Tourism generates more hard currency than coal”

President Gustavo Petro recently spoke to the Colombian tourism association, ANATO, and he told them that tourism now brought more dollars to the country than coal exports.  Given the president’s predilection for exaggeration, we thought we should check his figures. He is probably right about the numbers but his explanation is off (we think).

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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Gas prices could triple

As soon as Colombia’s gas tariff crisis erupted, the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued Resolution 102 015, aimed at providing flexibility in contracts between producers and marketers starting in June 2025.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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New MinEnergia’s challenges

The resignation of Andrés Camacho as Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) marks another shift in the administration of President Gustavo Petro.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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Camacho’s legacy for the hydrocarbons sector

Camacho’s legacy for the hydrocarbons sector

After a year and a half in office, Andrés Camacho is stepping down as Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), leaving behind a complex landscape.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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Superservicios inspects gas providers

In response to rising natural gas tariffs by certain suppliers, Colombia’s Superintendence of Public Utilities (Superservicios) is conducting inspection visits to various gas marketing companies, including CNEOG Colombia.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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New MinAmbiente

Colombia’s government announced Lena Yanina Estrada Asito as the new Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), replacing Susana Muhamad.

Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Controversy over SIC continues

The controversy surrounding the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) and its inspection of Naturgas over rising tariffs, President Gustavo Petro has once again defended the agency’s director, Cielo Rusinque.

Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Ministerial shake-up

The Casa de Nariño is set to unveil eight new ministers who will accompany President Gustavo Petro through the remainder of his term, including a new MinEnergia and a new MinAmbiente.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Experts’ warning

The rising cost of gas in Colombia sparked concern among industry leaders and policymakers, who warn of both immediate and long-term consequences for consumers and businesses.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Fracking and Astrology

Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, sparked controversy by dismissing fracking projections in the country as mere “astrology.”

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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