Ecopetrol Archives - Energy Analytics Institute (EAI)

Ecopetrol says to have sufficient fuels to supply national demand

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 465) — In response to the announcements issued by the Directorate of Hydrocarbons of the […]

Crude oil exports have begun on the first vessel chartered exclusively for Ecopetrol

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2026, Words: 380) — Ecopetrol said the Atlantic Majesty will transport 25% of the crude oil exported […]

DIAN informs Ecopetrol of VAT proceedings related to fuel imports

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jan.2026, Words: 223) — The Colombian National Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) notified state-owed Ecopetrol S.A. on […]

EAI brief: Ecopetrol announces hydrocarbon-producing departments’ nominee to the BODs

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jan.2026, Words: 98) — Ecopetrol S.A. said hydrocarbon–producing departments in which it operates have again nominated Mr. […]

Ecopetrol updates on collective bargaining agreement with Colombian labor groups

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jan.2026, Words: 155) — Colombian labor organizations Adeco, Sindispetrol, Asopetrogas, Asteco, Trasine, Asintrahc, Sintramen, Sup, and Utipec […]

EAI brief: Ecopetrol says it is assessing alternatives in Brazil

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Dec.2025, Words: 135) — Colombia’s Ecopetrol S.A. confirmed it is currently assessing alternatives in the Brazilian oil […]

Ecopetrol updates on rengotiations of collective bargaining agreement with USO

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Dec.2025, Words: ) — The Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) started the early collective bargaining process with state-owned […]

Ecopetrol BODs discloses resignations, approves new composition

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 11.Dec.2025, Words: 355) — At Ecopetrol S.A.‘s board of directors meeting held on 10-11 Dec. 2025, and following the previously disclosed […]

Ecopetrol negotiates purchase of portfolio of 7 solar photovoltaic projects across Colombia

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Nov.2025, Words: 221) — State-owned Ecopetrol S.A. successfully concluded negotiations with Grenergy Renovables S.A. for the potential […]

EAI brief: Ecopetrol reports maritime decarbonization milestone [photo journal]

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Nov.2025, Words: 96) — State-owned Ecopetrol reported a milestone regarding decarbonization in Colombia’s maritime sector. RELATED: bound4blue […]

EAI brief: Ecopetrol BODs decision regarding Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Nov.2025, Words: 56) — Ecopetrol S.A. said its board of directors appointed Mr. Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra […]

Ecopetrol releases its 3Q:25 financial results

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 13.Nov.2025, Words: 1,248) — During the first-9-months of the year, “[we at Ecopetrol] focused our efforts on strengthening the operation of […]

Frontera updates on Colombian upstream, infrastructure and other developments

CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Frontera, 13.Nov.2025, Words: 871) — Frontera Energy Corporation provided details around its upstream onshore operations in Colombia, its exploration assets in Colombia as […]

Ecopetrol eyes use of Coveñas Maritime Terminal for LNG imports

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, 13.Nov.2025, Words: 232) — State-owned Ecopetrol reiterated that it obtained authorization from the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) to conduct […]

Ecopetrol releases first financial sustainability report [pdf download]

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 10.Nov.2025, Words: 141) — Ecopetrol S.A. published its first 2024 Financial Sustainability Report, in line with its commitment to transparency, sustainable value […]

Ecopetrol to execute a loan with local financial institutions for COP 700,000mn

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2025, Words: 361) — Ecopetrol S.A., through Resolution 2691 dated 21 Oct. 2025, the Ministry of Finance and […]

Ecopetrol reveals board of directors changes as Mónica De Greiff Lindo resigns

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Oct.2025, Words: 158) — Ecopetrol S.A. said Dr. Mónica De Greiff Lindo communicated her intention to resign […]

EXMAR inks deal with Regasificadora Del Pacífico S.A.S for FSU off Colombia

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Sep.2025, Words: 448) — EXMAR signed contracts with Regasificadora Del Pacífico S.A.S. (RDP) for deployment of a […]

Ecopetrol inks confidentiality agreement with Canada’s Canacol Energy

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Sep.2025, Words: 156) — Ecopetrol S.A. entered into a confidentiality agreement with Canadian gas producer Canacol Energy […]

Fitch places Pemex on rating watch positive following tender offer announcement

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (By Fitch, 9.Sep.2025, Words: 1,225) — Fitch Ratings has placed Petroleos Mexicanos’ (PEMEX) ‘BB’ Long-Term Local and Foreign Currency Issuer Default […]

Ecopetrol and National University ink alliance to support higher education in Catatumbo

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Aug.2025, Words: 283) — State-owned Ecopetrol and the National University of Colombia signed an alliance within the […]

Ecopetrol says Cartagena refinery completes implementation of first phase of solar farm

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Aug.2025, Words: 325) — Ecopetrol‘s Cartagena refinery successfully completed implementation of the first phase of the solar […]

Ecopetrol reports on resignation of BODs chairman Guillermo García Realpe

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Aug.2025, Words: 114) — During the board of directors meeting held on 19 Aug. 2025, Dr. Guillermo García […]

EAI brief: Ecopetrol eyes Papayuela-1 in 4Q:25, Buena Suerta-1 didn’t find hydrocarbons

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Aug.2025) — Ecopetrol said the exploration campaign in the GUAOFF-0 block continued during the second-quarter 2025 (2Q:25) […]

Ecopetrol boasts production of 751 Mboe/d in 2Q:25, solid operating performance

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 13.Aug.2025, Words: 673) — During the first-half 2025 (1H:25), Ecopetrol maintained a solid operating performance, demonstrating its ability to generate sustainable value […]

Ecopetrol announces changes in senior management

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2025, Words: 318) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. said that in its session on 25 Jul. 2025 that […]

Colombia’s ex-energy minister Vélez celebrates geothermal project announcement

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jun.2025, Words: 197) — Today, Colombia is celebrating announcement of the strategic project to explore the […]

Ecopetrol starts geothermal exploration project in Nariño, a strategic source of energy

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 379) — Ecopetrol announced the start of a strategic geothermal exploration project in Azufral, […]

Ecopetrol buys Windpeshi renewable energy wind project in La Guajira from Enel SAS

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jul.2025, Words: 380) — Ecopetrol S.A. completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Wind […]

Ecopetrol reports on ongoing customs procedure initiated by the DIAN, penalty of COP1.2tn

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jul.2025, Words: 254) — The Colombian Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) notified Colombia’s Ecopetrol of special […]

Ecopetrol obtains authorization to amend its local public bond placement program

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2025, Words: 246) — State-owned Ecopetrol S.A. said the Financial Superintendency of Colombia (SFC), through Resolution 1139 dated 11 […]

Ecopetrol exports first shipment of 185,000 bbls of new marine fuel to the US

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2025, Words: 328) — Ecopetrol revealed the initial export of 185,000 bbls of marine fuel derived from […]

S&P maintains Ecopetrol’s global credit rating at BB+ [10-pg PDF download]

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Jun.2025, Words: 259) — S&P Global Ratings will maintain Ecopetrol SA‘s global credit rating at BB+ as […]

Colombia’s ANH says 3P gas reserves offshore reached 7.408 Tcf at YE:24 [PDF download]

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2025, Words: 440) — Data released by Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency (ANH by its Spanish acronym), revealed 3P (proven + […]

Ecopetrol to buy portfolio of up to 1,300 MW of solar and wind energy projects in Colombia

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2025, Words: 256) — Colombia’s Ecopetrol S.A. executed an asset purchase agreement with Statkraft European Wind […]

Norway’s Statkraft inks deal to divest Enerfín Colombia to Ecopetrol

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2025, Words: 260) — Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, signed an agreement to sell Enerfín Colombia, […]

Ecopetrol eyes Gato do Mato production offshore Brazil in 2029, reserve incorporations in 2025

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.May.2025, Words: 275) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol SA expects its Gato do Mato project offshore Brazil in […]

Ecopetrol reports output of 745,000 boe/d in 1Q:25, updates on Buena Suerta-1 well

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.May.2025, Words: 432) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol SA reported hydrocarbon production of 745,000 barrels of oil equivalent […]

Petrobras’ Anjos: next step around Sirius-2 relates to consultations with Colombia communities

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.May.2025, Words: 218) — Plans to move forward development of natural gas resources found in the Sirius-2 […]

Ecopetrol evaluating South Caribbean gas strategy after Shell’s exit

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Apr.2025) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. has initiated a joint plan to determine the best alternative to […]

Ecopetrol and AES Colombia to build 49% of Jemeiwaa Ka’I wind cluster in La Guajira

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2025, Words: 160) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol and AES Colombia & CIA SCA E.S.P. signed an investment framework […]

Ecopetrol and Petrobras spud Buena Suerte-1 well offshore Colombia

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Apr.2025, Words: 136) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol and its Brazilian counterpart Petrobras spud the Buena Suerte-1 well […]

Ecopetrol and Petrobras successfully conclude Sirius-2 testing phase

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2025, Words: 265) — Ecopetrol and Petrobras International Braspetro B.V – Colombia Branch (PIB-COL) successfully completed the […]

Ecopetrol reaches agreement to end blockages in Colombia’s Meta department

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025) — Colombia’s Ecopetrol reached an agreement with the Unuma Indigenous Association to end road blockades near its […]

Shell takes FID for Gato do Mato in Brazil’s prolific pre-salt, eyes 2029 start-up of production

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2025, Words: 398) — Shell plc subsidiary Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. has taken the final investment decision […]

Ecopetrol announces start of market maker program on Colombia stock exchange

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol S.A. completed the necessary procedures for the implementation of the Market Maker program for […]

Petrobras and Ecopetrol encounter good productivity at DST offshore Colombia

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2025) — Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras said the Drill Stem Test (DST) in the Sirius-2 well, located […]

Ecopetrol Appoints Robledo as New BOD after Palma Resignation

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol S.A. announced the resignation of Dr. Edwin Palma Egea, which was submitted today to the […]

Ecopetrol Reports Production of 746,000 boe/d in 2024

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol reported average crude oil and natural gas production of 746,000 barrels of […]

Ecopetrol’s 2024 Earnings Distribution Proposal

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol announced its proposal for the distribution of 2024 earnings, which has been approved by its […]