THE energy crisis becomes more and more evident in Colombia. Now, the Colombian oil company Ecopetrol has just suspended the supply of natural gas to 13 distribution companies. Meanwhile, the country is suffering a blockade on the largest site in the country because it is located in a tribal colony. Tagangawho refuses to abandon his lands. Thus, the energy shortage weighs more and more heavily on the Spanish-American nation.
A few weeks ago, in early August, Colombia experienced problems with the supply of kerosene, which affected several airlines. However, the Government of Gustavo Petro He denied the existence of a fuel shortage, a phenomenon that is increasingly difficult to hide.
So much so that on September 18, the Colombian government itself had to recognize the issue and explains that he had appealed the decision to paralyze exploration of his largest field, which was joined by the oil companies, which through Ministry of Mines and Energy He also chose to challenge this court decision which affects the Taganga indigenous community.
Today, Ecopetrol has suspended the gas supply. The reason given by the company is that it is affected by an intense drought. Concretely, the company assured that the reduction of tanks had forced it to restrict the supply of automobile gas to give priority to thermal power plants.
Energy crisis in Colombia
Specifically, Ecopetrol has decided to temporarily suspend the supply of natural gas to companies with conditional firmness contracts, which guarantee supply as long as there is no possibility of a shortage.
This measure is justified by the prolonged lack of rain that has affected the country and that, in turn, would cause an energy crisis in Colombia. However, companies that have gas purchase option contracts, which include insurance or special protection in the event of a shortage, will not be affected for this suspension.
Ecopetrol’s decision is part of the regulations that govern the supply of natural gas in the Colombian wholesale market. The company has chosen to reduce gas consumption in its own operations in order to prioritize the supply of the regions that need it most, in compliance with the laws and contractual terms in force.
