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Experts spoke about the relevance of the NOC and the extractive sector for the public finances.

The Colombian Oil Association (ACP) talked about the proposal to set a surtax on oil revenues that might vary according to international prices over the last 20 years.

Many of the world’s largest countries are backtracking, or slowing down, on some of their plans to move away from fossil fuels. The Colombian government thinks differently.

ANDI’s Bruce Mac Master spoke about the commitment of companies to social investment.

Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), José Antonio Ocampo, spoke about the tax reform and rumors of a possible resignation, among other key issues.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced that a new Vice Minister of Mines was appointed.

Contradictions in the public agenda regarding the exploration and production of hydrocarbons are affecting the perception of the sector’s executives, and might jeopardize the future of the industry in Colombia.

Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) new board of directors has already had its first controversy, less than a day after being announced.

The government of Gustavo Petro does not rule out that new oil contracts will continue to be authorized.

The Centro Nacional de Consultoría and Jaime Arteaga y Asociados conducted the Barómetro Petrolero (Petroleum Barometer) with positive results regarding Colombians’ perception of the oil and gas sector.