Ecopetrol Reveals Senior Management Changes

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Facility 

(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 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 […]

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 […]

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”), […]