This graffiti adorns a 20-meter wall on Bogotá’s busy Septima (Carrera 7 / 7Th Avenue) in the heart of the capital’s elite neighborhood. It is virtually impossible that politicians, media types and other opinion leaders have not seen it or will not see it over the coming weeks. The inauguration of President Iván Duque has certainly reignited the debate over unconventional technologies.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) reported oil and gas production figures for July 2018. Crude increased slightly compared to the same period of last year, and gas showed positive behavior as well.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) took a decision on the Short-Term Natural Gas Supply Plan. The entity published the proposed document again.
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.
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