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Oil prices have risen in recent days on fears of a global supply crunch.

The government has announced the creation of a comprehensive dialogue to address the social situation in Arauca.

Colombia’s central bank has conducted a study on the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in sectors other than mining and energy on exports.

President Gustavo Petro has expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent election of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) board of directors.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) is working to change the methodology to determine transportation tariffs for oil pipelines.

Attacks on oil infrastructure have increased this year, creating uncertainty in the industry and among communities. Authorities met with industry representatives to address the situation.

The government plans to pay the deficit of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) with dividends from Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).

The National Planning Department (DNP) has received a study titled “Natural Gas as a vehicle to increase welfare and reduce energy gaps of households in Colombia” from Naturgas.

The Colombian Chamber of Oil, Gas and Energy Goods and Services (Campetrol) expressed concern about the impact of social conflict on the country’s oil production.

Industry experts spoke about Colombia’s energy prospects following the decision to cancel the gas import project with Venezuela.