A decree currently analyzed by the Colombian President’s office would empower indigenous communities to approve or deny permits to develop industry projects in their territories.
Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX: CNE) announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2017. Average production decreased in 3Q17 because of plant maintenance; accumulated extraction increased for this year.
The price of the oil exported by Colombia went up to US$60 and Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) share increased 24% in just a month.
Even though theCollegiate Body for Administration and Decision (OCAD) approved projects in Putumayo, Bolívar and Huila, the National Planning Department (DNP) warned about projects being at risk due to significant delays. These and other stories in our periodic Royalties summary.
The municipality announced that it will go to the courts if Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) does not respond for the alleged debt.
Recently, the State Council issued a confusing ruling on the deductibility of royalty payments, especially those paid with respect to concession contracts for the extractive sector.