The energy crisis becomes increasingly evident in Colombia. Now, the Colombian oil company, Ecopetrol, has just suspended the supply of natural gas to 13 distribution companies. Meanwhile, the country suffers a blockade at the country’s largest site because it is located in a tribal settlement. Tagangawhich refuses to abandon its lands. Thus, the energy shortage is increasingly taking its toll on the Spanish American nation.
A few weeks ago, at the beginning of August, Colombia had kerosene supply problems, something that harmed several airlines. However, the Government of Gustavo Petro He denied that there was a fuel shortage, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to hide.
So much so that on September 18, the Government of Colombia itself had to recognize the problem and explain that he had appealed the decision to paralyze the exploration of his largest deposit, to which the oil companies have joined, which through Ministry of Mines and Energy He also chose to challenge this court ruling that affects the Taganga indigenous community.
Now, Ecopetrol has suspended the gas supply. The reason given by the company is that it is being affected by an intense drought. Specifically, the company has assured that the reduction of reservoirs has forced them to restrict the supply of vehicular gas to give priority to thermal plants.
Energy crisis in Colombia
Specifically, Ecopetrol has decided to temporarily suspend the supply of natural gas to companies that have conditional firmness contracts, which guarantee supply as long as there is no shortage contingency.
This measure is justified by the prolonged lack of rain that has affected the country and which, in turn, would be causing an energy crisis in Colombia. However, companies that have gas purchase option contracts, which include insurance or special protection in situations of shortage, will not be affected for this suspension.
Ecopetrol’s decision is framed within the regulations that regulate the supply of natural gas in the Colombian wholesale market. The company has chosen to reduce gas consumption in its own operations to prioritize supply to the regions that need it most, in compliance with current laws and contract terms.
