energy
May 8, 2026
Government authorizes gas megaproject in La Guajira that will contribute up to 250 million cubic feet per day to the country
The plant will allow storing nearly 147,835 cubic meters of Natural Gas. Photo: MinMinas
TL;DR
- The Unit of Mining and Energy Planning (UPME) completed the technical evaluation of an LNG storage and regasification mega-project in La Guajira.
- The new plant will inject up to 250 million cubic feet of gas per day into the National Transportation System (SNT).
- The project includes a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) capable of storing approximately 147,835 cubic meters of LNG.
- La Guajira will be consolidated as a strategic supply point, with local communities included in training and labor programs.
- The project will connect to the Ballena node and utilize existing gas system infrastructure.
- Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI) was the only company to present a concrete proposal for the project.
- The project is considered an IPAT Project (Investments in Priority Projects of the Natural Gas Supply Plan).
- The Minister of Mines and Energy highlighted the project's importance for national energy security, reliability, and future energy challenges.
- The initiative aims to guarantee natural gas supply, diversify sources, and increase Colombia's energy resilience.