Colombia

Ecopetrol Commits USD 50 Million in Projects to Decarbonize its Activity

The Colombian gas company, Ecopetrol, expects to commit USD 50 million in projects to decarbonize its activity, one of the most marked by the pollution it generates. Although continuing to maintain the same levels of oil extraction and extraction explorations does not fall into the framework of the energy transition strategy, their work in electricity […]

Enel Green Power completes construction of apiary as part of a 187MW solar project in Colombia

Enel Green Power focuses on promoting the coexistence of bees, community, and clean energy with the construction of an apiary as part of their La Loma solar project. La Loma is a 187MW (dc) solar project currently in construction in Colombia. Solar apiaries, like this one consist of hives located within the solar energy projects. […]

The World Bank approves US$300 million loan to support Colombia’s resilience to disasters, climate change and health emergencies

The World Bank approved the Third Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Loan with a Cat DDO III, a US $300 million loan to aid in strengthening Colombia’s resilience to natural hazards, climate change and health emergencies. The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit and the National Planning Department, Colombia will be responsible for coordinating the […]

Colombia’s Ecopetrol orders 26-MWp solar project for self-supply

Colombian oil company Ecopetrol SA  is supporting a 26-MWp solar project in the department of Huila, southern Colombia, in an effort to power its own operations and reduce regional emissions. Ecopetrol said that is has awarded a contract for the project development to utility AES Colombia, a subsidiary of Chile-based power company AES Andes SA […]

COP26: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama announce new protections for “Ocean Highway”

Drawing attention to the critical yet overlooked role oceans play in keeping the planet cool—in addition to safeguarding species and supporting food security—the leaders of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama launched a new marine protected area to be called the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR), National Geographic reported. Source

Spanish Hydrogen Association lands in Colombia to defend the interests of the energy sector

The Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry of Environment and Development of Colombia, with the aim of generating synergies in the defense of the interests of the energy sector and the use of hydrogen, as reported in a statement. Source

Colombia’s renewables auction attracts 107 participants

Colombia’s third renewable energy auction drew interest from 107 companies seeking pre-qualification, SIN grid operator XM Compania de Expertos en Mercados, which is organizing the event, has said. Of the total, 55 companies have registered as off-takers, with 52 participants vying to sell power from non-conventional renewable energy sources. The deadline to register on the […]

Colombia’s ISA receives permit for Caribbean grid link

Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA) has received an environmental permit for its Sabanalarga-Bolívar transmission project in northern Colombia, according to licensing authority ANLA.   Source

Colombia publishes rules for geothermal project development

Colombia has released the final round of regulations for geothermal power project development in the country.In a notification published by the Colombian Ministry for Mining and Energy, a new draft decree on regulations for geothermal energy development has now been released for public comment. Source