The Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), José Antonio Ocampo, and the Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, do not agree on the topic of awarding of new oil contracts.
Fedesarrollo developed a study on the ‘Macroeconomic impact of the oil sector’.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) discussed the most pressing risks regarding climate change for 2023 and coming years.
This week I should have published an Analyst’s Desk i.e. quantitative article but Minister Vélez keeps the issue of gas reserves and new contracts on the front burner of Colombian politics and I could not resist commenting. By the time the next What We Think slot comes up, who knows what she will have said or what government policy might be?
Brigard & Urrutia reported on the status of draft laws related to the extractive sector.
Francisco Miranda Hamburger, Director of Portafolio, spoke about President Gustavo Petro’s statements on fossil fuels.
The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, justified the decision not to authorize more E&P contracts based on a report published December 2022. This is why her approach might be an issue.
Recent statements made by the Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, about oil and gas reserves, opened a new debate in Colombia.
Armando Zamora, Former President of the ANH, spoke about the controversial report presented by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, on the country’s gas and oil reserves.
The Colombian Oil and Gas Association (ACP) reacted to recent statements made by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, regarding oil exploration contracts.