(Ecopetrol, 17.Jan.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that, the following changes will be made in its senior management: Alejandro Arango, who has been serving as Corporate Vice President of Human Talent, presented his voluntary resignation from the position, which was accepted as of 18 Jan. 2024. Victoria Irene […]
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Ecopetrol Prices Cash Tender Offer for Outstanding 4.125% Notes due 2025
(Ecopetrol, 16.Jan.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) announced the tender offer consideration (the “Total Consideration”) payable in connection with the previously announced cash tender offer (the “Offer”) by Ecopetrol, which commenced on 9 Jan. 2024, to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.125% Notes due 2025 (the “Securities”), upon […]
Ecopetrol Shareholders’ to Amend Bylaws [PDF Download]
(Ecopetrol, 11.Jan.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that during the extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting held on 10 Jan. 2024, previously called in accordance with the legal and statutory requirements applicable to the company, the shareholders approved the amendment to the bylaws proposed by the majority shareholder, in accordance with […]
Ecopetrol Commences Tender for 4.125% Notes due 2025
(Ecopetrol, 5.Jan.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) announced the commencement of a cash tender offer (the “Offer”), to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.125% Notes due 2025 (the “Securities”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in Ecopetrol’s Offer to Purchase, dated January 9, 2024 (as the same may […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Dec. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Dec.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Dec. 2023 including why Venezuela wants to annex the Essequibo; Petrobras acquiring 29 blocks in the Pelotas basin in the 4th Permanent Concession Offer Cycle of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas […]
Ecopetrol Publishes Measures for Jan. 2024 Meeting
(Ecopetrol, 21.Dec.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that in order to comply with the provisions of Part III Title I Chapter VI of the Basic Legal Circular issued by the Financial Superintendency of Colombia (E.C. 029 of 2014), the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol approved the implementation of measures aimed at […]
Dujiangyan: Changes and Constants in 2279
(The Sichuan Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Development Center, 7.Dec.2023) — As 2023 comes to a close, international students from countries such as France, Canada, Colombia are gearing up to visit Dujiangyan to experience its hydraulic culture. Now 2279 years old, known as the “originator of world hydraulic culture,” Dujiangyan reveals its changes and constants to visitors […]
Ecopetrol to Invest Between 23tn-27tn Pesos in 2024
(Ecopetrol, 1.Dec.2023) — On 30 Nov. 2023, Ecopetrol‘s Board of Directors approved maintaining investment levels between 23tn and 27tn Colombian pesos in 2024, aligning with the commitment to energy security and the country’s energy transition under the 2040 “Transforming Energy” Strategy. Highlights: Approximately 19tn pesos will be allocated to profitable production, with daily averages […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Nov. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during November 2023 including PDVSA and the French co. Maurel & Prom inking a first framework agreement; Venezuela to hold referendum related to the Essequibo disputed region between Venezuela and Guyana; Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon […]
Aris Boosts Segovia Gold Reserves by +75%
(Aris Mining, 27.Nov.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (NYSE-A: ARMN) announces updated mineral reserve estimates for its Segovia Operations in Colombia effective 30 Sep. 2023 (the “2023 Mineral Reserve”). This updated mineral reserve estimate follows the updated mineral resource estimate announced on 2 Nov. 2023. Aris Mining is also increasing the capacity […]
LatAm Upstream Opportunities and Challenges: WoodMac
(WoodMac, 24.Nov.2023) — With nearly 15 billion barrels worth of varied resources discovered in the region since the turn of the decade, the future looks bright for upstream oil and gas in Latin America. Opportunities of all kinds are fuelling stratospheric expectations for Majors, national oil companies (NOCs) and mid-caps […]
Ecopetrol Announces New Senior Management Appointments
(Ecopetrol, 22.Nov.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces changes in its senior management team of the Upstream Vice-Presidency to meet challenges in the process of aligning its hydrocarbons exploration and production activities with the energy transition, as follows: 1. Elsa Jeanneth Jaimes is confirmed as Vice President of Offshore, a position she […]
Fitch Maintains Ecopetrol’s Rating at BB+, with Stable Outlook
(Ecopetrol, 20.Nov.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that the rating agency Fitch Ratings affirmed the company’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default rating at “BB+”, with a stable outlook. Additionally, the agency affirmed the company’s national long- and short-term ratings at ‘AAA(col)’ and ‘F1+(col)’, respectively, both with a […]
Frontera Updates on Colombia and Guyana
(Frontera, 9.Nov.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) reported financial and operational results for the third quarter ended 30 Sep. 2023. All financial amounts in this news release are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Frontera’s three core businesses continue to deliver […]
Ecopetrol Responds to News From BluRadio
(Ecopetrol, 9.Nov.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that today the news website www.bluradio.com reported the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the General Shareholders’ of Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol hereby informs that it has not announced a General Shareholders’ Meeting. To date, Ecopetrol has only received a request from the Ministry of Finance […]
Parex Announces 3Q:23 Results, Arauca Drilling Success
(Parex, 7.Nov.2023) — Parex Resources Inc. (TSX: PXT) announced its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended 30 Sep. 2023, and the declaration of its Q4 2023 regular dividend of C$0.375 per share. “With our inaugural well in Arauca, I take pride in our team’s remarkable achievement in […]
Oxy Reports 3Q:23 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Oxy, 7.Nov.2023) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced net income attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2023 of $1.2bn, or $1.20 per diluted share, and adjusted income attributable to common stockholders of $1.1bn, or $1.18 per diluted share. “Our teams continued their outstanding performance across all three of our […]
Ecopetrol 2023 Results: Second Best in History [PDF Downloads]
(Ecopetrol, 7.Nov.2023) — Within the framework of Ecopetrol‘s 15th anniversary celebration on the New York Stock Exchange, we hosted our Investor Day, during which we reaffirmed our 2040 Strategy, “Energy that Transforms”. Among the key points presented to the market, I would like to highlight the following: i) our steadfast […]
Colombia Eyes Country’s First Offshore Wind Auction
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Oct.2023) — Colombia government expects to reveal detail about the first offshore wind energy auction in Colombia and Latin America. The Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Maritime Authority (Dimar) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) invite all those interested in the first seabed allocation competitive […]
Canacol On Canceling EPM Sales Contract, Strategic Entrance into Bolivia
(Canacol, 19.Oct.2023) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) announces that the long term take or pay gas sales contract with Empresas Publicas de Medellin E.S.P. (“EPM”), previously scheduled to commence deliveries on 1 December 2024 (the “Project”) has been terminated by the corporation. As of the time of termination […]
Glaucus-1 Well Confirms Extension of Gas Province Offshore Colombia
(Ecopetrol, 19.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) confirms that the Glaucus-1 well has verified the presence of natural gas in the deep waters of the southern Colombian Caribbean, underscoring the significance of the gas reserve in this region of the country. The well is situated 75 kilometers off the Caribbean coast, with […]
Frontera on 3Q:23 Financial Results and Conf. Call
(Frontera, 19.Oct.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces that its third quarter 2023 results will be released after markets close on Thursday, 9 November 2023. A conference call for investors and analysts will be held on Friday, 10 November 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants will include Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of […]
Ecopetrol Names Rivera VP of Science, Technology, and Innovation
(Ecopetrol, 14.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, during its meeting held on 13 October 2023, appointed Luis Felipe Rivera as the Vice President of Science, Technology, and Innovation, effective from 23 October 2023. Dr. Rivera holds a degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander, a specialization […]
Ecopetrol Presents Reports on Climate Change Management [PDF Downloads]
(Ecopetrol, 10.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that it has published its third TCFD report as of December 31, 2022, which highlights progress in strengthening climate-related risk and opportunity management processes through discussions on Governance, Strategy, Risks and Metrics and Targets. The disclosure of this third report is in line […]
Ecopetrol Appoints Senior Management, Legal Representation
(Ecopetrol, 2.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL, NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, in its meeting on 29 September 2023, made the following appointments: Germán González Reyes as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Secretary, effective immediately. He has been in charge of this vice presidency since 5 July 2023. He […]
Parex Comments on Production Strategy [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2023) — Parex Resources said in late Sep. 2023 that its production strategy and approach were focused on three key things. First, minimizing decline rates and maximizing net present value; Second, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and leveraging horizontal drilling, waterflood injection and gas reinjection; and Third, unlocking […]
Bladex Acts as Joint Arranger for Ecopetrol $1bn Term Loan FacilityÂ
(Ecopetrol, 14.Sep.2023) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) announced the successful closing of a $1bn Term Loan Facility for Ecopetrol S.A. Bladex acted as Joint Lead Arranger and three additional financial institutions joined the facility including Deutsche Bank AG as Global Coordinator and Joint Lead arranger. The funds from the Facility will be […]
Ecopetrol Updates on RefinerĂa de Cartagena and Arbitration Proceeding
(Ecopetrol, 11.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol issues the following response in relation to the statement on 8 September 2023 by McDermott International regarding its intention to start financial restructuring proceedings for its CB&I subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, in the aftermath of the arbitral award issued by the International Arbitration Tribunal of the International […]
Aris Mining Reports Record Segovia Gold Production
(Aris Mining, 11.Sep.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces record gold production of 19,406 ounces at its Segovia Operations in Colombia during August 2023, the highest monthly production since the expansion of the Maria Dama processing plant in 2022. This is a result of our efforts in optimization and improvement and represents […]
Ecopetrol Adjusts its 2040 Strategy, Called “Energy that Transforms”
(Ecopetrol, 11.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that as part of the Investor Day celebration at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on 11 September 2023, it will present adjustments to its 2040 Strategy, in accordance with the approval of such adjustments by the Board of Directors pertaining the following […]
Colombia Mulls Making Ecopetrol Mandatory Partner in Offshore Wind Farms
(Reuters, 11.Sep.2023) — Colombia’s government is considering revising rules to make majority state-run energy company Ecopetrol an obligatory partner in every offshore wind project, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will consult businesses interested in taking part in Colombia’s first-ever offshore wind […]
McDermott to Position Company for Long-term Success
(McDermott, 8.Sep.2023) — McDermott International, Ltd has entered into a transaction support agreement with more than 75%, in aggregate, of its secured letter of credit (“LC”) providers, funded debt creditors and equity holders to initiate a financial restructuring process to strengthen its capital structure, enhance its liquidity position, and further […]
Ecopetrol to Host Investor Day on Strategy 2040
(Ecopetrol, 6.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that next Monday, 11 September 2023, it will hold an Investor Day to commemorate the company’s 15th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). We invite you to be part of this important event for the future of the company […]
Ecopetrol May Restart Exploration on Eight Suspended Contracts
(Reuters, 23.Aug.2023) – Colombia’s majority state-owned oil company Ecopetrol is looking at the possibility of restarting exploration at eight suspended oil and gas contracts, chief executive Ricardo Roa said on Wednesday. The government of leftist President Gustavo Petro has prioritized weaning Colombia off of its dependence on oil and coal, […]
Ecopetrol Reveals Senior Management Changes
(Ecopetrol, 17.Aug.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, to strengthen the team facing the new challenges of the company, in its board of directors meeting held on 16 August 2023, the following changes were made to the senior management of the company: 1. MarĂa Juliana Albán Durán, Corporate Vice President […]
Aris Mining Announces High Grade Drilling Results
(Aris Mining, 16.Aug.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces the results received to date from its ongoing 2023 exploration program at its Segovia Operations in Colombia. The 84,500 metre (m) exploration drilling program is now 58% complete. Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining, commented “Our program encompasses the exciting […]
Frontera Announces 2Q:23 Results [PDF Download]
(Frontera, 10.Aug.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2023. All financial amounts in this news release are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Frontera continues to efficiently execute on its financial, […]
Ecopetrol’s Financial Results for the 2Q:23
(Ecopetrol, 8.Aug.2023) — The following is a statement from Ricardo Roa Barragán, President of Ecopetrol S.A.: Thanks to the efforts of our world-class team, it is an honor to present the operating and financial results of the Ecopetrol Group for 2Q23. I would like to highlight not only our resilience […]
AES Reports Strong Execution on Strategic Priorities
(AES, 3.Aug.2023) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Highlights: Reaffirms 2023 Guidance and Annualized Growth Rate Targets for All Metrics Strategic Accomplishments Signed new long-term contracts for 2.2 GW of renewables in year-to-date 2023 On track to complete construction of 3.4 GW of […]
Frontera Energy on 2Q:23 Financial Results, Conference Call
(Frontera, 31.Jul.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces that its second quarter 2023 results will be released after markets close on Thursday, 10 August 2023. A conference call for investors and analysts will be held on Friday, 11 August 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants will include Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of […]
Ecopetrol on Operation to Sanction Hydrocarbon Theft and Smuggling
 (Ecopetrol, 31.Jul.2023) — Considering the information known to public, the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reiterates the press release issued by the company yesterday, which stated that Ecopetrol, Cenit and Oleoducto de Colombia have actively collaborated with the different authorities for the execution of the “Bunkering Imperio” operation. In […]
IGU 2023 World LNG Report [PDF Download]
(IGU, 20.Jul.2023) — The International Gas Union (IGU) presented its 14th annual edition of the IGU World LNG report. ____________________
Ecopetrol on Prepayment of Notes Maturing in Sep. 2023 [PDF Download]
(Ecopetrol, 7.Jul.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC), as part of its comprehensive debt management, will redeem (make whole) the remaining amount of its international notes maturing in September 2023, which were issued in 2013. The outstanding principal amount of the notes is $821.5mn with a coupon rate of 5.875% (CUSIP: 279158 AC3 / ISIN: […]
Ecopetrol Names Reyes Interim VP of Corporate Affairs
(Ecopetrol, 30.Jun.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) appointed Germán González Reyes as acting Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General, effective from 5 July 2023 and until the appointment of a new Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General. Germán González Reyes is a lawyer with a specialization in Socioeconomics from […]
Ecopetrol Issues $1.5bn in Bonds [PDF Download]
(Ecopetrol, 29.Jun.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announced that, as part of its refinancing strategy and financing of the 2023 investment plan, it successfully placed External Public Debt Bonds in the international capital market, based on the authorization issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit through Resolution 1592 of 28 June […]
Noria Energy Launches Urrá Floating Solar Project
(Noria Energy, 22.Jun.2023) — A new solar power system floating on the reservoir at Colombia’s Urrá Dam will demonstrate that hydroelectric dams dealing with fluctuating water levels can pair with floating solar generation to boost energy reliability and increase production. Noria Energy conceived and led development of the 1.5 MW solar project, which is […]
Ecopetrol Requests Disbursement of Financing Line
(Ecopetrol, 16.Jun.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that, as part of its strategy of integral debt management and refinancing of the 2023 maturities, it requests the disbursement of the resources associated to the financing line for an amount of COP 1tn, contracted with Bancolombia, that was announced to the market on 17 March […]
Ecopetrol Informs Resignation of VP of Corporate Affairs
(Ecopetrol, 16.Jun.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Secretary, MarĂa Paula Camacho Rozo, resigned from her position effective 5 July 2023, to assume a new professional challenge in another company. The company appreciates the management and achievements of Maria Paula during her 25 years of work […]
Ecopetrol on Arbitration Issued in Favor of Reficar
(Ecopetrol, 8.Jun.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the International Chamber of Commerce decided in favor of RefinerĂa de Cartagena S.A.S (Reficar), a subsidiary company of Ecopetrol, in the framework of an arbitration proceeding against Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V., CB&I (UK) Limited and CBI Colombiana S.A. (collectively “CB&I”), […]
Colombia Needs New Oil Drilling, Former Finance Chief Says
(Bloomberg, 27.May.2023) — Colombia needs new oil exploration after a drop in the nation’s proven reserves as the government seeks to accelerate its energy transition, according to former Finance Minister Jose Antonio Ocampo. The Andean nation had proven crude reserves equivalent to 7.5 years of output as of the end […]