Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) has abandoned a plan to sell its 44% stake in the promising offshore gas project it shares with Colombia’s Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).
ACP’s Francisco Jose Lloreda spoke about the expected investments for this year and other relevant issues.
The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, spoke about the decision not to sign new exploration contracts, the suspension of activities by some companies and other key issues in the sector.
President Gustavo Petro has accepted the resignation of José Antonio Ocampo from the Ministry of Finance, after the president asked for the formal resignation of his entire cabinet.
The Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) approved the submission of a draft resolution to public consultation to modify Resolution CREG 103 of 2021 on the discount rate for natural gas transportation activities.
Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Amylkar Acosta, spoke about the need for the Colombian government to have a clear energy policy, a defined energy transition plan, and to clarify the statements made by the new president of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC).