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Peace talks with Farc hit major milestone

As broadly reported, the government and the FARC achieved the first real progress in the peace talks. In this regard, alias “Ivan Marquez” said: “We finished this round of talks with progress, which speaks well of our desire for peace, despite the unfounded assertions of President Juan Manuel Santos,” adding: “We are building an agreement that now is approaching about five pages (…) never has a peace process advanced so much.”

Monday, March 4th, 2013
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Pacific Rubiales Colombian 2012 proved reserves lower than 2011

Pacific Rubiales Colombian 2012 proved reserves lower than 2011

Firstly, Pacific Rubiales shareholders should not be concerned. Management did its job and proved (1P) and probable (2P) reserves both increased over 2011 thanks to the Z-1 Block in Peru and the acquisitions of PetroMagdalena and C&C Energy in Colombia. The company has made strategic plays in Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Guyana that are not yet reflected in either proved or probable reserves. But stepping back and looking at the Colombian results to understand what is happening with the industry as a whole, the picture is far less rosy, as seen in the above graph.

Monday, March 4th, 2013
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Colombia will participate in the world’s largest mining show

As reported by business newspaper La Republica, Colombia will participate in the Mining Investment Show, to be held in Toronto, Canada. A Ministry of Mines and Energy committee, the National Mining Agency and Invest in Bogota, a subsidiary of the Chamber of Commerce will attend.

Monday, March 4th, 2013
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Terpel will invest about US$895 over the next five years

As reported by National business newspaper Portafolio, Fitch Ratings Colombia, a rating agency, estimated that the company Terpel will invest US$895 in the next five years, due to expected increases in sales.

Monday, March 4th, 2013
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Refinery worker discontent

The USO news this week is heavy on discontent at refineries with Cartagena refinery determining a strike date and Apiay refinery workers worried about losing their jobs. Ecopetrol plans to close the Apiay facility because of low productivity but workers accuse management of the problems. More workers in Meta face an uncertain future after Incoequipos, an oil services subcontractor closed its doors.

Monday, March 4th, 2013
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Back to business

Back to business

Incidents were up considerably again this week to 49 back to where things had been directly after the suspension of the Farc’s unilateral ceasefire. However most of the items were initiated by the Armed Forces which is a good sign. Our 4-week Moving Average was down very and it now sits at 43 incidents per week closer to what amounts to a long-term average.

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
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