Colombia's energy and public services sectors face severe institutional weaknesses due to prolonged leadership vacancies at key regulatory bodies, according to Corficolombiana.
Read moreEcopetrol announced successful completion of pilot tests producing green hydrogen to power Bogotá's Integrated Public Transport System (SITP), marking a significant milestone in Colombia's clean energy transition.
Read moreAir-e successfully concluded the ENNOVA 2025 Open Innovation Challenge, an initiative promoting sustainable energy and community solutions across Atlántico and Magdalena departments.
Read moreColombia's Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) confirmed progress on the long-discussed electrical interconnection with Panama during the first half of 2026, according to CREG Director Antonio Jiménez.
Read moreDespite warnings about Colombia's "silent rationing" and energy supply constraints, Celsia is advancing an ambitious renewable energy expansion strategy focused on hydroelectric projects and solar farms as the country grapples with natural gas shortages and growing electricity demand.
Read moreAdministrative procedures and regulatory approvals consume approximately 50% of total development time for energy projects in Colombia, representing a critical bottleneck delaying urgently needed generation capacity additions.
Read moreColombia officially launched its National Hydrogen Policy, establishing a comprehensive framework to position the country as a regional leader in green and blue hydrogen production while creating new clean industries and accelerating energy transition.
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After three decades of neglect, Colombia is experiencing an ambitious railway revival under President Gustavo Petro's administration.
Read moreCelsia CEO Ricardo Sierra warned that Colombia is already experiencing a "silent rationing" of electricity, characterized by connection denials and supply restrictions that don't yet constitute formal nationwide rationing but signal serious underlying problems.
Read moreDecember 6, 2025: Air-e and Afinia, the two electricity distribution companies serving Colombia's Caribbean coast, announced a collaborative effort to address the region's persistent energy challenges through a common agenda focused on structural solutions.
Read moreColombia's Constitutional Court validated Decree 1275 of 2024, which recognizes indigenous peoples as environmental authorities within their territories, but established specific conditions for its application. The decree, signed by President Gustavo Petro and issued by the Ministry of Environment, responds to a demand from ancestral communities spanning more than three decades.
Read moreThe national government increased the import tariff on electric buses from 0% to 10% through Decree 2159 of 2024, published in the Official Gazette and effective from publication date.
Read moreOn December 3, 2025, EPM confirmed a strategic agreement with Erco Energía S.A.S. and a European investor to develop a new solar project of approximately 400 MWp, representing an investment of up to US$400 million. The ambitious initiative seeks to strengthen Colombia's energy matrix amid the growing gap between supply and demand.
Read moreColombia has already entered a phase of energy rationing, according to Natalia Gutiérrez, president of the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgen), during her intervention at the 'Country Perspectives 2026' forum organized by Revista CAMBIO.
Read moreEcopetrol inaugurated the La Iguana Solar Farm in Yondó, Antioquia, marking a significant milestone in its renewable energy strategy. The facility features 26 MWp of installed capacity with 42,840 solar panels distributed across 26 hectares, generating an estimated 42.2 GWh annually.
Read moreOn December 5, 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the creation of Gecelca Solar, marking a historic shift from coal-fired thermal generation to clean energy production.
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