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MinMinas to subsidize LPG purchases in pilot program

As part of a new strategy to increase consumption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) has announced a subsidy pilot program in low income communities.

Thursday, October 10th, 2013
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Government says it can continue to set fuel prices

Following a high level cabinet meeting with Ecopetrol lawyers, the government says that the recent Constitutional Court ruling only affects how it finances the Price Stabilization Fund, not the ability of the executive branch to fix fuel prices at the pump.

Thursday, October 10th, 2013
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Keeping an eye on that cash in Casanare

Casanare’s local paper published a succinct editorial offering a word of caution for residents and a warning for politicians: The boon days of oil royalties are gone so you had better be careful how the money is spent.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
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New DNP director defends royalty system

The recently appointed director of the National Planning Department (DNP) Tatyana Orozco defended the General Royalty System against recent criticism, saying that they are responsible for “works materializing in all of the regions”.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
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Ecopetrol says good community relations a company norm

Promoting dialogue, attending to the community’s concerns and helping to resolve problems which affect residents is part of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) mission says its VP of HSE and sustainable operations, Óscar Villadiego. If only it was that easy.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
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SGR Summary from September

The major development related to the General Royalty System (SGR) in September was the arrival of a new director of its overseeing entity, the National Planning Department. Tatyana Orozco took the post September 11, 2013 to a backdrop of questions and criticism of royalty delays.

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013
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