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Ocampo and Vélez in disagreement

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.

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
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Consequences of no new contracts

Consequences of no new contracts

Fedesarrollo developed a study on the ‘Macroeconomic impact of the oil sector’.

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Concerns about climate change

The World Economic Forum (WEF) discussed the most pressing risks regarding climate change for 2023 and coming years.

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Do nothing till you hear from me

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?

Sunday, January 29th, 2023
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Projects working their way through the Congress

Projects working their way through the Congress

Brigard & Urrutia reported on the status of draft laws related to the extractive sector.

Thursday, January 26th, 2023
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Petro’s inconsistency over fossil fuels

Francisco Miranda Hamburger, Director of Portafolio, spoke about President Gustavo Petro’s statements on fossil fuels.

Thursday, January 26th, 2023
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The issue with MinEnergia’s report

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.

Thursday, January 26th, 2023
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Vélez’s statements get questioned

Recent statements made by the Minister of Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, about oil and gas reserves, opened a new debate in Colombia.

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
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Zamora reacts to MinEnergia’s report

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.

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
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ACP reacts to Velez’s statements

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.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
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