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Hydrocarbons in four-year development plan

The Colombian government announced its development plan for the current Presidential period, and the mining-energy sector plays a key role in this project. Authorities explained their plans and goals to boost this industry.

 

Monday, February 11th, 2019
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Oil theft strategy

Authorities reported the highest levels of oil theft back in 2001. This is what they did to bring the metric down significantly.

 

Monday, February 11th, 2019
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From clay to oil

Anderson Castro, Masters in Chemistry from the National University, explains why leveraging natural materials like clay might benefit the industry.

 

Monday, February 11th, 2019
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Despite scandals, Colombia holds its transparency reputation

Despite scandals, Colombia holds its transparency reputation

Transparency International recently published its Corruption Perception Index (CPI). Boards and ethical investors will be paying attention. After the scandals of recent years, corruption has become a key issue with voters as well.

Monday, February 11th, 2019
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The day after in Caracas

An anonymous reader sent me an email about our article on Venezuela from a week or so ago. He disagreed with the ACP’s conclusion that turmoil in Colombia’s neighbor was a big opportunity for our oil and gas sector. I concur with him.

Monday, February 11th, 2019
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Top 10 oil operators and producers 2Q18

Top 10 oil operators and producers 2Q18

Oil production in Colombia showed stable performance throughout 2018, but the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) has not reported information per field for the last two quarters of the year. However, the agency recently reported 2Q18 figures per field and we updated our database to analyze oil companies’ production metrics.

Thursday, February 7th, 2019
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