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Challenges of oil transportation in Colombia

The oil sector has invested large amounts to improve its operations and be more efficient. The oil transport has not been left behind and the industry is betting on the technological improvements to achieve economic benefits.

 

Thursday, November 8th, 2018
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What now?

Through a ruling, the Constitutional Court said that popular consultations can no longer forbid or decide on the future of industry activities in the regions. Where do communities stand now?

 

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
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Willingness for peace?

What do the ELN, former Farc members and Clan del Golfo have in common? 300 drug trafficking routes throughout Colombia. Here are the details.

 

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
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“This is another proof of Ecopetrol’s anti-union policy”: USO

According to the Union, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) worries about assuring the rights of its contractor companies, while turning its back to its own workers.

 

Monday, October 29th, 2018
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Security incidents up in 2018

Security incidents up in 2018

Monday, October 29th, 2018
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Police captures band dedicated to oil theft

Oil theft has become a headache for Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) finances, but the Police was able to capture one of the bands that operated in Buenaventura (Valle del Cauca). The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.

 

Thursday, October 25th, 2018
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Fuel theft: Ecopetrol’s headache

Better prices seem to bring a more promising panorama, but if the NOC wants to leverage this opportunity, it will have to resolve issues associated to fuel theft first.

 

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
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More legal problems in Putumayo

More legal problems in Putumayo

The Colombian oil sector continues to face several social and legal challenges to operate in the country, despite the change of government and its attitude in favor of the extractive industries. A new controversy has been generated with an oil license in the department of Putumayo.

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
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The industry visits the territories

The Colombian Oil Association (ACP) and the Chamber of Goods and Services (Campetrol) hosted the “Regional Encounters: united for a sustainable development” event, where they discussed industry issues.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
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“ELN’s actions are inhumane”: Mignot

The ambassador of France in Colombia, Gautier Mignot, supported president Duque’s decision of stopping peace talks with the ELN, arguing that the armed group has not shown will to negotiate.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
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