Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) gave details about the Akacías field in Meta, but will social issues be an obstacle for its development?
The boom in popular referenda against the oil and mining sector has generated many concerns and debate in the country. The Government’s strategy to stop this wave was to say that it lacked the resources to finance them, but this has generated a new controversy with communities.
The union spoke about the alleged violation of workers’ rights by Schlumberger, and mentioned the points that need to be addressed in future meetings.
The NOC presented the results of a study that looks at attacks on its infrastructure in recent years.
Colombia has had an ongoing discussion on the effects of the oil sector in the regions in recent years, and social unrest has affected the operations of the industry throughout the country. Respected survey house, Centro Nacional de Consultoria, conducted a study to understand the inhabitants of Yopal perception about the oil sector activities.
According to the Office of the United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the crimes by the ELN and the EPL against the population have increased since March 14th, 2018. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
USO Arauca spoke about the results of the negotiations with the firm, regarding labor rights of its workers.
The Colombian Mining Association (ACM) spoke about the sector’s main challenges in Colombia, and asked for a reform to the General Royalty System (SGR).
Although the ELN denied responsibility for attacking an energy tower in Nariño, authorities are worried about the increase of attacks to the industry’s infrastructure in that department. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
The government has been working on a bill to regulate prior consultations in the country. German Arce, Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the progress in this important project for the industry and the country.
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