At the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma Egea, announced a significant policy shift: the government is working to establish long-term natural gas import contracts aimed at reducing public service tariffs for Colombian consumers.
In a stark and urgent appeal, Eduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico, warned that Colombia is teetering on the edge of an “energy pandemic” due to the growing threat of a natural gas shortage.
During the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Ricardo Roa Barragán announced the detailed roadmap for the company’s Pacific Coast regasification project, which will allow Colombia to import natural gas through a new terminal located in Buga, Valle del Cauca.
During the final day of the Naturgas Congress, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Ricardo Roa delivered a mixed message: while announcing a new schedule for gas commercialization, he also warned of a significant drop in the company’s earnings following the recent plunge in global oil prices.
More than a year ahead of Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections, political movements are already gaining momentum.
At the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas, delivered a strong critique of the Colombian government’s approach to energy transition under President Gustavo Petro.
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