environment
February 10, 2026
Anla ordered a sanctioning procedure against Urrá for alleged systematic exceeding of the reservoir volume
Hidroeléctrica Urrá I on alert due to increased rainfall. Photo: Courtesy: Anla
TL;DR
- ANLA has initiated an environmental sanctioning procedure against Urrá S.A. E.S.P.
- The company allegedly exceeded the maximum operating levels of the Urrá I reservoir systematically since 2020.
- Exceeding the Guiding Curve is seen as an operational decision, not a response to exceptional events.
- In 2024, 20% of measurements showed non-compliance with the Guiding Curve.
- In 2025, Urrá again exceeded maximum levels, a practice continuing into 2026.
- The emergency and contingency plan implementation is urged to be more than a formality.
- ANLA is monitoring six other reservoirs currently on red alert.