energy
February 19, 2026
Colombia is accepted as a member of the International Energy Agency: what it means and what comes next after its entry
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous body of the OECD. Photo: Private Archive
TL;DR
- Colombia is officially the 33rd member of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The accession process began in 2021 and involved strengthening institutional architecture, crisis management, and technical capabilities.
- Further steps include ratification by Congress, signing the Instrument of Adherence, and completing internal procedures.
- Membership signifies Colombia's integration into nations defining global energy security, clean energy expansion, and efficiency.
- The Colombian government views energy transition as a key economic and social transformation to reduce fossil fuel dependence, democratize access, create jobs, and reindustrialize sustainably.
- Key tools consolidated during the evaluation include the Demand Restriction Program and the Energy Emergencies Manual.
- Colombia has been guided by the IEA's 'Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions by 2050'.