Cartagena regasification plant to go out of service for five days before critical El Niño period

TL;DR

The Cartagena regasification plant, Colombia's only imported gas entry point, will be shut down for five days from July 30 to August 3, 2026.
The maintenance is scheduled before the anticipated El Niño period to avoid operational disruptions during peak demand.
The timing was coordinated between the natural gas and electricity sectors, with thermal power plants requesting the earlier maintenance.
The terminal is crucial for receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) and supplying thermal power plants, which are important for national energy demand.
A previous maintenance in October extended due to electrical system failures, highlighting potential risks.
Colombia's dependence on imported gas is significant, with a portion covering essential demand.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy must find a way to replace the missing imported gas molecules during the shutdown.
A contractual dispute with Canacol Energy could further increase the importance of the regasification plant as a backup infrastructure.

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