The recent discourse surrounding gas exploration in Colombia has sparked debates, particularly after President Gustavo Petro mentioned the suspension of new gas exploration projects during his speech at the Climate Change Summit in Dubai (COP28). This decision stands in contrast to recent announcements and plans within the energy sector.
Vidal Ramírez, Vice President of Operations Planning at Cenit, discussed the company’s expansion plans for transporting hydrocarbons in Colombia by 2024.
During the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s public accountability hearing, Orlando Velandia Sepúlveda, the President of the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), addressed the issue of using the existing 300 contracts efficiently across more than 15 million hectares.
According to Sergio Cabrales, an expert in Colombia’s mining and energy sector, consumers in the country might be overpaying for each gallon of regular gasoline due to recent dynamics in the international market.
Amid global climate change concerns, Colombia’s natural gas sector is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint.
In a recent discourse, President Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to gas, coal, and oil, echoing his stance against these fossil fuels amid international debates.
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