During the first semester of 2018, the industry generated 31% more job opportunities in the Middle Magdalena area, compared to the same period last year.
The government announced that the savannas of Cinaruco (Arauca) are now part of the list of protected areas in Colombia. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is developing several offshore projects in the Colombian Caribbean and expectations are high, especially in terms of natural gas. Felipe Bayón, CEO of ECP, spoke about the Orca-1 well and other issues relevant to the NOC.
The president of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), Orlando Velandia, spoke about prospects and projects for the sector in the first half of the year, among other topics.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is betting on offshore projects in Colombia and abroad to improve its long-term prospects. The NOC plans to increase its presence in Latin America.
The firm won the Latinoamerica Verde (literally: ‘Green Latin America’) Award, for its successful environmental compensation project in Casanare.