energy

March 20, 2026

Ecopetrol advances with women's energy

Nubia Acevedo Herazo, a project services professional from Ecopetrol's Vice Presidency of Energy for Transition. Photo: Ecopetrol

Ecopetrol advances with women's energy

TL;DR

  • Ecopetrol Group is focusing on women's leadership in the energy sector, aiming for labor equity and safe environments.
  • Ecopetrol and three of its group companies (Ocensa, Cenit, and Gases del Oriente) were recognized by Great Place to Work for being top workplaces for women.
  • Nubia Acevedo Herazo's 15-year career at Ecopetrol showcases the company's commitment to women's growth and development in various energy sectors, including the transition to renewable energy.
  • The company provides training, leadership courses, and career opportunities, promoting women to positions of responsibility based on merit.
  • Ecopetrol offers comprehensive support for employees' personal lives, including health benefits that have been crucial for Acevedo Herazo's daughter.
  • Acevedo Herazo highlights Ecopetrol's role in enabling her to balance her roles as a mother, woman, and worker, emphasizing the invaluable human quality of her colleagues.
  • Her story aims to inspire other women in Colombia, demonstrating that professional fulfillment and family care are achievable with the opportunities provided by Ecopetrol.