Colombia's New President Abelardo de la Espriella Signals New Energy Policy

Colombia. Colombia's newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella has signaled that he will advance a new policy in the energy sector. He has pledged to revive the country's oil and gas sector. He also stated that restructuring the state-owned energy company 'Ecopetrol' and strengthening the electricity system will be prioritized.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he said that energy security will be a top priority for his government. Colombia will continue its transformation from oil, gas, and coal to clean energy sources such as wind and solar energy, he said. However, he clarified that the country's oil and gas industry will not be weakened during this process.