Colombia - New Energy Events

The Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the European Investment Bank signed a declaration of intent to promote the energy transition in Colombia
November 17, 2022
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Colombia and the European Investment Bank signed a declaration of intent to promote the energy transition in Colombia, giving priority to green hydrogen development. Source: EIB
Isagen breaks ground on its 100 MW Colombian solar farm
September 7, 2022
Isagen began constructing a 100 MW solar farm in the town of Sabanalarga in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are leading Latin America in promoting sustainable finance
September 7, 2022
According to the IFC, based on a report by the Sustainable Banking Network (SBN), Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are leading the way in promoting sustainable finance in the Latin American region. Source: America Economia
Enel Colombia will sell output from its 486.7 MW solar farm to a Colombian brewery
September 7, 2022
The utility group, Enel Colombia, signed a PPA to sell some of the output from the 486.7 MW Guayepo I & II solar farm to the Colombian brewery Bavaria SA. Source: IEEFA
The IFC funded US$200 million in green loans to be issued by BBVA in Colombia
August 10, 2022
BBVA will issue green loans in Colombia after the IFC granted them US$200 million in financing. Source: Latin Finance
Colombia will deliver its first offshore wind tender next year and award exclusive rights to the exploration and development of offshore wind
August 10, 2022
The Colombian government will launch its first offshore wind tender in 2023. The permits will provide exclusive rights to the exploration and development of offshore wind projects in Colombia. Source: Renews.Biz
Enel Green Power begins construction on 487 MW solar park project in Colombia
August 10, 2022
Enel Green Power began construction on the 487 MW Guayepo I and II solar park project in northern Colombia. The project’s total investment is US$290 million and will generate more than 1 TWh/year of energy. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia establishes new rules for the development of the hydrogen market and a permitting process for geothermal exploration and exploitation
July 27, 2022
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy established new rules that provide a framework for the development of the hydrogen market and established a permitting process and requirements for requesting geothermal exploration and exploitation permits. They also created a geothermal registry to record geothermal exploration and exploitation permits. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
The IDB provided Colombia a US$300 million loan for sustainable projects
July 27, 2022
Colombia received a US$300 million loan from the IDB for sustainable projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create more jobs. The proceeds will be used to strengthen government policies in the agricultural, forestry, energy, and transportations sectors. Source: Latin Finance