Pacific Rubiales Energy (TSX:PRE) says it has finished and launched an electrical transmission line that runs from the hydro-electrical center in Chivor, Boyacá to its flagship field Rubiales in Meta, which it says will save US$100M in operational costs annually.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente) have agreed to create a protocol and environmental guide for contractors to follow, citing in particular seismic exploration activities.
A public referendum to accept or reject oil production near water resources around the Tauramena is just days away, while Petrominerales (TSX:PMG) holds a meeting to establish ties to local businesses for hiring goods and services and politicians clamor on the threat of seismic testing.
The Technological Units of Santander (UTS) has reached an agreement with Spain’s Salamanca University (USAL) to cooperate on a geotechnic academic program which would mean graduates from the Colombian institute also can receive validation with the Spanish counterpart.
This week the topic of the illegal drug trade continues to dominate the discussion in Habana, Cuba, with the Farc calling for legal coca, decriminalized drug use and participation of the US and European authorities in the discussion.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) has declared to Colombia’s National Hydrocarbons Agency the commercial viability of the Eastern Caño Sur block, adding 22.4 million barrels of 1P reserves.
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