The energy sector in Colombia is facing a severe challenge because of the low reservoir levels caused by the El Niño phenomenon. This, combined with a sharp increase in energy demand and delays in the operation of renewable projects, has put the country at risk of power rationing.
Read moreRecent comments from President Gustavo Petro regarding the safety risks associated with the Hidroituango project have stirred controversy.
Read moreDuring a geography lecture at the La Boétie Institute in France, environmental activist and professor Andrés Malm praised the government of Gustavo Petro for positioning Colombia as a pioneer in environmental conservation efforts.
Read moreAs Colombia grapples with the lingering effects of the El Niño phenomenon, there's a silver lining for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (mipymes) looking to invest in energy efficiency.
Read moreFollowing a meeting convened by President Gustavo Petro with the country's mining-energy sector at Casa de Nariño, the CREG hinted at potential energy rationing for Colombia.
Read moreThe global shift towards sustainable energy is marked by a transition from fossil fuels to primarily renewable energy sources.
Read moreAmid the recent announcement from Bogotá's Mayor's Office about water rationing, concerns about the country's water and energy reservoirs have surged.
Read moreI am reading a new book by geographer, Brett Christophers, called The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet. He argues that, despite their now low theoretical cost per kilowatt-hour, solar and wind power, will not achieve investor profitability targets, resulting in under investment, certainly insufficient investment to displace fossil-fuel-based generation. That means either governments must continue to subsidize solar and wind power or – probably Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s preferred solution – state-owned enterprises will transform the energy matrix.
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The Inspector General recently voiced concerns over the country's energy situation.
Read moreDuring the Asofondos Congress, Finance Minister (MinHacienda) Ricardo Bonilla sent a message about the energy supply in the country.
Read moreAt the recent Naturgas Congress in Cartagena, experts emphasized the importance of coordination and complementarity in advancing energy transition through gas.
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To mitigate the risk of energy rationing, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) asked thermal power plants for help.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) completed the construction of a solar farm at the Cartagena Refinery, marking a significant milestone as Latin America's first solar farm located within a refinery.
Read moreEPM announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
Read moreThe Inspector General, Margarita Cabello, announced the initiation of a disciplinary investigation against the Minister of Mines and Energy, Andrés Camacho.
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