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ECP reported positive earnings

ECP reported positive earnings

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) made public its financial results for 2016. The company notes that it did well despite the difficult circumstances. The NOC exceeded its production target and presented positive financial results.

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
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Oil prices not changing

Oil prices not changing

January, Brent averaged US$55.89 and in February US$56.24, a less than 1% change and identical in percentage terms to the change between January 2017 and December 2016. Yawn!

Monday, March 6th, 2017
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“Fuel surcharge is unfair”: Huila’s inhabitants

Huila’s inhabitants showed their rejection against this year’s fuel surcharge in the department.

Monday, March 6th, 2017
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A bad situation getting worse

As a way to protest against the low salaries and lack of health benefits that Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) allegedly imposed to its workers, USO announced a ‘national mobilization and protest day’. The Union also denounced supposed threats against its Magdalena Medio leaders, and reported it is currently mediating between the NOC and communities in Putumayo.

Monday, March 6th, 2017
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The relevance of the Colombian tax reform for the hydrocarbons industry

Three tax experts from Bogotá-based law firm Briggard & Urrutia gave us their opinions on the impact of the December 2016 Tax Reform on oil and gas companies.

Monday, March 6th, 2017
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Not going away

Not going away

Security incidents near oil and gas infrastructure went up slightly last month (by one) and the ELN remains the protagonist.

Monday, March 6th, 2017
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