A tumultuous month starts with a high-profile kidnapping, passes through suspension of talks with both ELN and alias Mordisco, but ends with everyone back at the table. In the middle, Petro finally realized what everyone in Colombia already knew: that Danilo Rueda was not the right person for High Peace Commissioner. Government Chief Negotiator for the ELN process, Otty Patiño now has the hot seat.
CEO Ricardo Roa recently delineated new strategic guidelines within Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) long-term plan.
The government announced the appointment of a new President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH).
Alvaro Ríos, Director Partner at Gas Energy Latin America, emphasized the relevance of Colombia not dismissing natural gas imports from Venezuela, although he recommends that PDVSA should not handle the gas pipeline operations.
Credit investor service Moody’s has announced a downgrade in Canacol Energy’s rating.
NG Energy International Corp. (TSXV: GASX) has taken significant strides in enhancing its operational capabilities by finalizing pivotal agreements aimed at establishing connectivity for the Sinu-9 gas field.
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