The United Nations verified that the highway blockades associated with the agro-workers strike that have paralyzed traffic in many parts of the country have been lifted. The confirmation comes days after an agreement between seven departments and the central government. But already new strikes have been announced.
Canada’s Pacific Rubiales Energy (PRE:TSX) will invest USD$1B in infrastructure over the next year through its subsidiary Pacific Infrastructure, in projects that include a port, pipeline and train facilities.
Amylkar Acosta has been named to head the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) but just before his appointment he laid bare his views on the energy and mining boom and its consequences in a thorough interview.
Ecopetrol looks to grow its gas production to between 195-260 KBPDE by 2020, depending on how much the industry is able to harness off-shore and unconventional reserves. Production in 2012 reached 119 KBPDE and should grow to 127 KBPDE in 2013.
In order to combat illegal fuel sales of Venezuelan fuel in Colombian territory, Venezuelan authorities have agreed to increase fuel prices and restart sales along the common border in La Guajira Department.
Luz Elena Sarmiento just got a promotion, moving from director of the National Environmental Licensing Agency (ANLA) to Colombia’s environmental minister. Here is a look at her past spent as an environmental specialist and community relations representative to the sector’s greatest powers.
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