LPG, ally of national industry
President of Gasnova.03.30.2026 20:17 Updated: 03.30.2026 20:17
TL;DR
- LPG is a key clean transition fuel in Colombia, essential for addressing natural gas supply challenges and decarbonization goals.
- LPG reaches 98% of Colombian municipalities, serving 12 million people, with significant consumption in Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Valle del Cauca.
- Total LPG demand in Colombia grew by 7.6% in the last year, with industrial and commercial sectors showing a 16.2% increase.
- The Colombian industry has substituted approximately 38 GBTUD of natural gas with LPG due to price and supply reliability.
- Distributors have invested in port infrastructure since 2017 to compensate for declining national LPG supply and to meet industrial demand.
- Ecopetrol's market share for LPG has decreased from 82% historically to 53% in 2025, with imports now supplying 39% of demand.
- Expansion projects at Okianus port and a new project in Puerto Bahía are underway to meet growing LPG demand.
- LPG was recognized by the G20 as a 'clean cooking' and energy transition fuel in 2025.
- International projections indicate stable LPG prices, reinforcing its competitiveness.
- The government's challenge is to ensure legal certainty for continued investments in LPG and its role in sustainable development and poverty reduction.