CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Aug.2022) — Ecopetrol S.A. said the Gorgon-2 well proved the presence of natural gas in ultra-deep waters in the southern Colombian Caribbean. This confirms the importance of this province for gas exploration in this area of the South American country. The well is […]
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Colombia’s Mines and Energy minister expects good results from Gorgon-2 well
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2022) — Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Diego Mesa visited the Gorgon-2 exploration well offshore the South America country and boasted results to come. “We expect positive results in the coming months,” Mesa said 20 July 2022 in a LinkedIn post, adding […]
Ecopetrol and Petrobras spud Uchuva-1 Well offshore Colombia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2022) — State oil companies Ecopetrol and Petrobras spud the Uchuva-1 well offshore Colombia’s Caribbean coast in the Tayrona Block. Uchuva-1 will test the hydrocarbon structure located offshore La Guajira and investigate exploration potential in a new area, Bogotá-based Ecopetrol announced 4 May 2022 in […]
Colombia’s President Iván Duque Touts Oil Production Potential
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) — Colombia’s President Iván Duque talked about Colombia’s oil production potential, coal production, and Colombia’s relationship with the US during a televised interview with Bloomberg during his trip to New York. Excerpts from his interview follow. Highlights — Colombia has a chance to sale more oil […]
Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Gives Presser During CERAWeek
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2022) — Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Diego Mesa held a media press conference during CERAWeek by S&P Global. Excerpts from that 9 Mar. 2022 discussion follow. HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION — Colombia closed 2021 with an average production rate of about 730,000 b/d, the lowest rate one in […]
Colombia Reports YE:21 Gas and Oil Production
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2022) — In December 2021, Colombia reported a 2.49% sequential rise in its natural gas production while its crude oil production fell 0.33%, according to Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency (ANH). Colombia’s best opportunities to significantly boost both oil and gas production relate to exploratory wells planned offshore […]