Afinia's Shadow

As of April 2026, Atlántico leads solar energy in Colombia with nearly 1005 MW. Tolima follows with approximately 470 MW. In contrast, Bolívar lags far behind with only 77 MW, ranking 11th in the country. How can this be explained, given that Bolívar is next to Atlántico, has good sun, growing demand, and is almost eight times larger?

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

Global energy crisis puts pressure on countries to accelerate fossil fuel exit

Countries are rethinking their dependence on fossil fuels. Photo: AFP

GreenYellow inaugurates solar park in Cesar and accelerates energy transition in Colombia

GreenYellow accelerates energy transition in Colombia. Photo: GreenYellow

United States bets on a nuclear renaissance amid AI energy pressure and global tensions

Portafolio Journalist 04/27/2026 09:07 Updated: 04/27/2026 09:07

Colectora Against the Clock: After 235 Consultations, Colombia's Great 'Highway' for Solar and Wind Energy Will See the Light This Year

A large transmission line crosses the northern tip of Colombia with a clear promise: to bring clean energy born in the arid and windy landscapes of La Guajira to homes and national industry.

Government boosts commitment to renewable energy and calls for calm, assuring that 'El Niño is not a new phenomenon'

Víctor Paternina, Vice Minister of Energy Photo: Paula Galeano / Portafolio

'The diagnosis on gas is done and execution is missing', the harsh truth from the industry to face a growing deficit

Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas Photo: Naturgas

CREG Redefines Rules for Converting Oil Pipelines into Gas Pipelines and Adjusts its Remuneration Scheme

Government plans to reactivate the Antonio Ricaurte Binational Gas Pipeline to import gas from Venezuela. Photo: Courtesy: Portafolio archive

XM alerts on the need to expand thermal energy supply due to the arrival of El Niño

The Colombian energy sector continues to sound the alarm about supply in the face of the imminent arrival of El Niño starting in September 2026. This time, XM, administrator of the wholesale energy market, warned in a bulletin that the country will have to expand its thermal supply to meet demand during the phenomenon.

Experts warn that without modern grids, the energy transition could stall in Colombia

Latin America faces a decisive moment in its energy transition. Although the region has abundant natural resources to produce clean energy, experts warn that the real challenge is no longer potential, but the ability to execute projects at the speed required by the transformation of the energy system.

Energy associations warn of blackout risk and ask to activate thermal plants earlier due to high probability of El Niño

The ghost of a blackout grows ever stronger. Photo: Courtesy: Istock