(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 28.Jun.2018) – The rating agency affirmed the investment rating for Ecopetrol, S.A.
Standard & Poor’s kept Ecopetrol’s long-term international rating at BBB-, with stable outlook, and stand-alone credit rating at bb+, reported Ecopetrol in an official statement.
In a recent report, the agency highlighted Ecopetrol’s solid financial results, with strengthened credit metrics, thanks to the capital discipline and efficiencies it has implemented, according to Ecopetrol. The rating agency noted the positive performance of the downstream and midstream segments, emphasizing the Cartagena refinery’s operating results during its stabilization stage. S&P also recognized Ecopetrol’s focus on increasing reserves, with the positive results posted on the 2017 balance sheet.
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