We needed to build a simple gas forecast for a few fields for a consulting project so we decided to build a model of the Colombian market. The results were interesting even with these simple assumptions.
Through the Oil Development Program (OFD), the Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (NORAD) aims to provide assistance to developing countries that want to manage oil resources in a sustainable way. Colombia is currently benefiting from the project.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported the number of jobs created through contractors in 4Q16. Oil activity and recruitment of personnel are recovering.
This week has been one of the most difficult regarding peace issues. Negotiations with the ELN could be jeopardized after being accused of terrorist attacks in Bogotá , and the implementation of the peace agreements with FARC does not seem to improve.
At the very end of the fourth last business day of February, MinMinas finally announced oil and gas production for January. For oil, it was good news; for gas, not so much.
The gas industry in Colombia is having an intense debate between members of the hydrocarbons sector and the National Government. Some companies in the sector do not agree with these plants while the government wants to promote them.