Opinions about the development of mining activities in the country are divided: locals acknowledge that the industry is key for the development of their economy, but blame mining for pollution in their territories.
Acipet, the petroleum engineers’ association has been an important voice in defense of the industry’s interests. Here, the organization’s Chairman of the Board, Carlos Alberto Leal Niño, argues that the important work of transitioning away from fossil fuels in the future should be financed by developing the country’s hydrocarbons today.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX: GTE) announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter 2019. The company reported increase in its production and development activities in Colombia play a key role in achieving it.
Maria Victoria Riaño, President of Equion, spoke about the company’s financial results and the firm’s contribution to Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) results.
President Iván Duque opened the event where the government introduced the Mission of Experts that will lead Colombia’s energy transition process.
Cundinamarca’s Administrative Court ruled in favor of the right of petition filed by Congressman Iván Cepeda and former Minister, Alvaro Leyva.
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