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The former Minister of Mines and Energy, Irene Vélez, is set to return to government service under President Gustavo Petro, this time with the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI).

In a resounding statement during a debate in the Senate, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, affirmed that the proposed mining reorganization decree does not halt this activity in the country.

Clara Guatame, the President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), has outlined specific measures to safeguard Colombia’s reserves of oil and natural gas, all while contributing to the country’s economic growth.

As October unfolds, Colombia enters the final quarter of the year, signifying the conclusion of the first period of the current congressional term.

The second day of ACIEM’s ENERCOL energy conference headlined the petroleum sector starting with the new MinEnergia, Andrés Camacho, followed by Clara Guatame of the ANH and then David Riaño, VP of Low Emission Solutions at Ecopetrol. The minister talked about the Just Energy Transition and Riaño reviewed material that the NOC had presented in Wall Street a couple of weeks before. But the National Hydrocarbons Agency was interesting, mainly for what it didn’t emphasize – hydrocarbons.

In Colombia’s ambitious journey towards a sustainable energy future, natural gas has emerged as a crucial component.

In a significant development, the National Mining Agency (ANM) foresees a historic surge in royalty collections for 2023, attributed to improved adherence to payment obligations and a thriving mining sector.

In a candid conversation with the Washington Post, Colombian President Gustavo Petro acknowledged that discontinuing oil and gas exploration will have an impact on the country’s public finances.

The Inspector General’s Office has issued a significant decision regarding open-pit coal mining E&P in Colombia, involving the participation of the National Mining Agency (ANM).

The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, advocated for environmental causes and prohibiting fracking plays a key role in this.