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The Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) issued a statement clarifying some aspects of the tax rate for the extraction of hydrocarbons and coal.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) reported that some suspended hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation contracts have reported discoveries.

It seems like the government finally appointed someone as the head of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), providing a bit of clarity for the sector during uncertain times.

President of the Congress, Roy Barreras, seems to be against some of the proposals of the Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez.

Fedesarrollo announced the results of the Financial Opinion Survey (EOF).

Colombia continues to discuss the possibility of awarding new oil contracts. Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), Jose Antonio Ocampo, spoke on this issue.

Venezuela authorized a private company to export natural gas to Colombia for the first time.

Three years ago, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) decided to bet on the Permian region to diversify its portfolio and increase its hydrocarbon reserves. The NOC has had incredible results in such short time.

Colombian authorities approved the tax reform last week, and the hydrocarbons sector plays a key role in the expected resources for coming years.

CEOs of the main companies in the sector met with the Acting President of the ANH, Andres Bitar, at the Fifth version of the Oil and Gas Summit, to discuss key issues for the industry.