Claudia González, director of the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) spoke about fracking and delays in decisions for the industry.
The intention to carry out anti-oil and mining referendums continues to grow around Colombia. The industry has many concerns, and these grow with a move to carry out referendums to approve or deny offshore exploration.
Within June 7th to July 7th, the Verification Mechanism Committee for the Peace Process reported three violations to the cease-fire; two of them committed by Farc and one by the Government.
The sector is facing a boom of popular referendums, which is creating legal uncertainty among investors. Germán Arce, MinMinas, spoke about the sector and its benefits for country and the department of Meta.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy had announced a reduction in fuel prices for July, but a few days later changed this decision and increased them. The Colombian Federation of Cargo and Logistics Transporters (Colfecar) referred to this switch and gave recommendations.
The 23 municipalities that have popular consultation processes against oil activities might jeopardize the production of around 120mbd, and the future of at least 14 exploration projects.
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