Minminas confirms that Colombia will begin dialogues with Venezuela to bring gas when OFAC restriction is lifted

Portafolio Journalist 02.11.2026 11:46 Updated: 11.02.2026 12:04

Minminas confirms that Colombia will begin dialogues with Venezuela to bring gas when OFAC restriction is lifted

TL;DR

  • Colombia will start dialogues with Venezuela to import gas once OFAC restrictions are lifted.
  • The goal is to secure affordable and rapid gas supply for Colombia.
  • The Minister of Mines and Energy also seeks expanded OFAC licenses for electrical matters to resume interconnections.
  • Discussions could also involve oil, clean energy generation, and electricity transmission.