Superservicios fines Enel Colombia with $2.847 million for alleged distortion in energy prices
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TL;DR
- Enel Colombia was fined 2.847 billion pesos by Superservicios for price distortion in the energy market.
- The company submitted high price offers, leading to the use of more expensive thermal plants and an artificial increase in energy prices.
- This conduct displaced the Betania Hydroelectric Plant from economic dispatch, despite its full capacity.
- Simulations by XM, the system operator, supported Superservicios' findings.
- President Petro blamed Enel for inflation and demanded the company return overcharged amounts to consumers.
- Superservicios stated the fine aims to ensure prices reflect real conditions and promote economic efficiency.