The State Council determined that municipalities are not only capable, but obliged to develop popular consultations.
The process of post-conflict and land restitution is advancing, but this has generated some controversy over land ownership and control where oil projects are developed. Amerisur Resources (LON: AMER) talked about a controversy generated with communities in the department of Putumayo.
Important firms like Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC), Ocensa and Frontera Energy (TSE: FEC) spoke about the projects they are currently developing to improve the quality of life in their areas of influence. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
Francisco José Lloreda, President of the Colombian Oil Association (ACP) spoke about key issues for the sector such as exploration and oil prices.
The firm provided important news on its Llanos-25 Block, with results from its Acorazado-1 exploration well.
The Board of Directors of Gas Natural S.A. announced a new president for the company, who started working immediately.