Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported low levels of B2E diesel stock for pipeline transport systems due to maintenance activities in the Barrancabermeja Refinery during the first weeks of February. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) published measures to mitigate this situation and ensure distribution in the country.
The Northeastern Regional Border Autonomous Corporation (Corponor) spoke about the effects that the ELN’s most recent attack had on the Catatumbo River (Norte de Santander). The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
The Colombian government presented the National Development Plan (PND) recently, generating several discussions in the country. The fuel prices formula returned to the discussion table in the PND.
The Commission of Experts gave a ‘definitive maybe’ to the development of fracking in Colombia, and the media started to speculate on the matter. Here is what the main national newspapers said.
Gran Tierra Energy (TSX: GTE) started to develop El Portón project, which has generated much controversy. However, the company proactively spoke to the local press about a new well.
The Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about the benefits that communities in Barrancabermeja and Sucre will receive thanks to royalties’ resources. These and other stories in our periodic Royalties summary.