Through five different projects in the Caribbean coast and the center of the country, TGI and Promigas could improve Colombia’s gas transportation and supply.
The Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (ACIPET) has been defending the sector against the boom of anti-oil referendums. It’s president, Julio Cesar Vera, spoke on this topic.
Mauricio Cárdenas, Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), spoke about current oil prices and its possible benefits in the Colombian economy. Additionally, President Santos spoke about sustainable development to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Even though the initiative will boost the local economy, some members of El Cedral village, in the municipality of Hato Corozal (Casanare), blocked the access road to Tautaco.
Perhaps the greatest challenges that Colombia will face with the implementation of the peace agreements, is giving more relevance to rural areas that have traditionally been neglected by the State.
The Ministry of Commerce (MinComercio) has contributed more than CoP$8.7B for the development of this initiative.