Rumors about the possible implementation of self-service fuel stations in Colombia have been firmly denied by major industry associations. Following concerns raised after the approval of the labor reform, which could increase operational costs for employers, some speculation had surfaced regarding potential automation and job cuts.
In a fiery speech inaugurating Colombia’s new legislative period, President Gustavo Petro announced he will use all available legal mechanisms to ban coal exports to Israel, citing the country’s alleged involvement in crimes against humanity in Gaza.
GeoPark Limited (NYSE: GPRK) released its operational update for the second quarter of 2025, reporting steady oil and gas production despite temporary challenges in key assets.
The Colombian Ministry of Labor (MinTrabajo) held a meeting with representatives from Cenit Transporte y Logística de Hidrocarburos, a subsidiary of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC, and the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), the oil workers’ union, to evaluate recent labor changes under Cenit’s internal project Operación Sostenible (OPES).
At the Emergency Conference on Palestine held in Bogotá, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a decisive shift in the country’s energy and foreign policy.
In the first half of 2025, Ecopetrol significantly increased its labor opportunities, adding 66,052 new hires through its network of contractors as part of its commitment to regional economic development.
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