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Cabrales outlines government strategy to see contracts carried out

Vice Minister of Energy Orlando Cabrales continued his push to articulate the government’s plan to see that contracts worth nearly US$6B from the Rounds 2012 and 2014 are implemented, improve community relationships and the reserve supply while they are at it.

Thursday, September 4th, 2014
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Anti-fracking campaign arrives to Meta

Hardly a term used in anti-oil circles two weeks ago, a campaign against fracking has made its way to Meta from Huila as it receives attention from Colombia’s green party as well.

Thursday, September 4th, 2014
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ELN attacks up 150% in Arauca says congressman

Arauca congressional representative Albeiro Vanegas says that the ELN has stepped up attacks in the department, while the Farc has decreased activity. The congressional president José David Name has called on greater security measures from the government.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
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Group proposes blocks come with licenses

For the next Colombia Round, the Colombian Society of Geology says the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) should auction blocks with pre-approved environmental licenses, in order to lessen the potential impact of a process that has become one of the greater obstacles towards exploration and production in the country.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
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Cabrales enters fracking debate

Vice Minister of Energy Orlando Cabrales took the government’s opinion on fracking to the press in a column, defending the practice as necessary to maintain production and in turn development.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
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Anti-oil movement building message around fracking

The first unconventional project to use fracking techniques has only recently been approved by the National Hydrocarbons Agency, but anti-oil advocates already have a lineup of activities to spread their message.

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
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