Lights out by 2030? Colombia needs investments of up to US$2.308 million to cover the firm energy shortfall

Electric energy Photo: Nikola Johnny Mirkovic Z - Unsplash

Cuba suffers total blackout after collapse of the electrical system

Cuba was once again left completely in the dark. The state-owned company Unión Eléctrica de Cuba confirmed this Monday the total disconnection of the National Electroenergetic System (SEN), which left the entire island and its approximately 10 million inhabitants without electricity.

Power outages will affect up to 58% of Cuba this Sunday due to the energy crisis

Power outages will affect up to 58% of Cuba simultaneously this Sunday during peak evening hours, according to data from the state-owned Electric Union (UNE) compiled by EFE. Cuba is experiencing a deep energy crisis since mid-2024, but the oil blockade imposed by the US government since January has increased blackouts, paralyzing the economy almost completely and fueling social unrest with protests in various parts of the island.

Nuclear Energy: 33 Countries Already View It as a 'Strategic Resource' to Meet Growing Energy Demand

Nuclear power plant in Leibstadt, Switzerland Photo: AFP

We are seeing a silent setback in the country's energy transition: Naturgas on the gas situation

Industries are migrating to other energy sources due to a gas deficit. Photo: Courtesy: Naturgas

Colombia strengthens global alliances to integrate nuclear energy into its decarbonization strategy

The signing of the Memorandum marks the opening of a broad technical cooperation program that will allow Colombia to consolidate scientific, regulatory, and institutional capacities in nuclear matters, in line with global trends in energy transition and climate action.

Discover the Caribbean Coast Departments Candidate for Nuclear Energy

The departments of Bolívar, Atlántico, and Córdoba are emerging as the first candidates to host nuclear energy generation projects due to their advantages, revealed Camilo Prieto Valderrama, director of the Colombian Nuclear Network.

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

Fire at Havana oil refinery under control

Cuba faces a very serious energy crisis following the end of oil supplies from Venezuela after the fall of Nicolás Maduro.

ISA and Ecopetrol complete work that strengthens the energy efficiency of the Barrancabermeja refinery

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Minenergía abrió convocatoria para proyectos de electricidad financiados con el Sistema General de Regalías

Nueva estrategia para construir proyectos de electricidad con recursos de las regalías. Foto: Cortesía: Minenergía