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“Colombia needs to move from the discourse of innovation to real actions”: Vera

Julio Cesar Vera, president of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet), wrote an Op-Ed to highlight important aspects of the industry in the country.

 

Thursday, November 1st, 2018
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Prior consultation and the Amazon region

Official studies show that the Amazon occupies 42.3% of the Colombian territory. Implementing popular consultations in the area is far from easy.

 

Thursday, November 1st, 2018
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Will SGR change?

Will SGR change?

Ivan Duque, President of Colombia, spoke about the advances in issues related to royalties’ resources since his administration began in an event about the Collegiate Body of Administration and Decision (OCAD). He announced a project to change the General System of Royalties (SGR).

Wednesday, October 31st, 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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Colombia’s representative in EITI

Colombia is a member of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) participated in Board # 41 of this organization. The country introduced its representative for the EITI.

 

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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