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Ecopetrol appointed Joaquín Gutiérrez as its new president, marking a strategic pivot to revive oil and gas exploration and fracking plans. This aligns with the Colombian government's goal to reduce r
Ecopetrol appointed Joaquín Gutiérrez as new CEO to reverse fossil fuel transition plans and revive oil exploration and fracking, while the new energy minister addresses domestic gas shortages and pow
Colombian state oil firm Ecopetrol has appointed Joaquin Gutierrez as CEO, replacing Ricardo Roa who stepped down amid an investigation. The appointment will be formally presented at the upcoming "Eco
Petrobras may include the Sirius offshore gas project in Colombia in its 2027-2031 business plan as operator alongside Ecopetrol, pending environmental licensing and community consultations.
Colombian state oil firm Ecopetrol has appointed Carlos Augusto Suarez, an ally of President Abelardo De La Espriella, as chairman following a new board election. Markets await the subsequent appointm
Colombia's state-owned oil giant Ecopetrol approved a board overhaul and CEO departure amid corruption allegations, as the government seeks to stabilize management following recent scandals.
Colombia's new president reversed previous policies to revive the oil and gas sector, permitting hydraulic fracturing and directing 70% of Ecopetrol's investment toward upstream exploration. Aiming to
Colombian energy firm Ecopetrol disclosed a cyberattack affecting 3,300 accounts, noting no operational disruption but warning of potential material financial impacts and extortion threats.
Colombia's incoming finance minister pledged tighter fiscal policy due to a wider budget deficit and announced plans to resume oil drilling at state-owned Ecopetrol to meet energy needs.
Colombia's state-run oil giant Ecopetrol finalized a six-year collective bargaining agreement with union USO, resolving recent strike threats. The deal includes wage adjustments tied to inflation plus
Colombia’s populist frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round, sparking investor optimism for a rebound in oil, mining, and agribusiness sectors. His pro-extraction stance contrasts wit
Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol launched a tender offer to acquire 51% control of Brazilian energy firm Brava Energia at 23 reais per share. The transaction requires approval from Brazil's anti
Colombia's environment ministry approved the exploratory phase of the Nereidas geothermal project led by Ecopetrol, marking the nation's first large-scale initiative for renewable baseload power.
Ecopetrol and Canada's Parex Resources signed a $250 million agreement to jointly develop five oil fields in Colombia over five years. Parex will fund the investment and hold a 50% production interest
Colombian state-owned oil firm Ecopetrol forecasts a net profit of 2 to 3 trillion pesos for Q1, with revenue expected between 27 and 30 trillion pesos and daily oil production reaching 715,000 to 730
Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol agreed to acquire a 26% stake in Brazilian energy firm Brava via a public tender offer, aiming for majority control subject to antitrust approval.
Ecopetrol's Cartagena green hydrogen project enters key construction, aiming for H1 2026 operation. Utilizing 26MW solar power, the $28.5M facility will produce 800 tons of green hydrogen annually to
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