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USO list of request is worth CoP$2B

The list, which was already delivered to Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) directives, will be discussed this month.

 

Monday, August 13th, 2018
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The last 8 years in figures – The bottom line

The last 8 years in figures – The bottom line

The bottom-line for a company are its profits and/or stock market performance. But we try to take a policy perspective so our bottom-line is production and reserves. Both were rather naturally affected by the oil-price crisis and so, maybe, “nobody’s fault”. The current industry question is how fast things have reacted to upward price signals and whether policy plays a role in that. Call it the U-curve.

Monday, August 13th, 2018
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A personal chronology of the last eight years

I promised this three weeks ago now but, fortunately, we received a couple of important expert contributions on Ecuador and the new ‘permanent’ assignment process. Now that we are officially out of the Santos era and into the Duque era, it seems less important to do this. But a promise is a promise…

Monday, August 13th, 2018
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Parex 2Q18 results

Parex 2Q18 results

Parex (TSX: PXT) announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2018. The firm reported oil production growth and good financial performance. Parex is optimistic about its performance in coming quarters.

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
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More anti-fracking bills in Congress

The development of unconventional projects is one of the main alternatives to resolve concerns about oil self-sufficiency in the long term in Colombia. However, this has generated much controversy over the use of techniques such as fracking and Colombian politicians are discussing this issue.

 

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
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New fuel plant for Colombia’s south Pacific region

The project would represent important savings for the country, according to former Vice President, General Oscar Naranjo.

Thursday, August 9th, 2018
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