LPG, ally of national industry

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.

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