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USO’s César Loza stressed the need for new contracts to continue the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the country.

The second call for the Pacific Regasification project has already undergone four amendments to extend the proposal submission deadline for investors.

The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet), the national government’s technical advisory body on hydrocarbons, has expressed concern over statements made by Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla regarding the latest reserves report.

Former Senator Jorge Enrique Robledo has expressed his concerns about Colombia’s oil and gas reserves.

With the imminent threat of El Niño, only 9 out of 24 new energy plants, which were intended as a safeguard, are currently operational in Colombia.

Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla is not worried about the latest report from the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) and said that the government will receive a new study from this entity to determine what decisions to take in six months.

Following the latest report by the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) on the state of oil and gas reserves in Colombia, former Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo has called for a review of plans for new explorations.

The Colombian government has decided to remove Clara Guatame from her position as the President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) announced new guidelines regarding the liquidation of contracts and agreements related to E&P of non-renewable natural resources.

The country has witnessed an average of three blockades or protests per day this year, signaling dissatisfaction with the government.