Petro Government ruled out, for now, Ecopetrol importing gas from Venezuela: 'It will not be possible'
In a meeting held in Caracas on Friday, February 20, 2026, the Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia, Edwin Palma, met with the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, to address the energy cooperation agenda between the two countries. By LaFM The meeting took place at the Miraflores Palace and was [...]
TL;DR
- Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy Edwin Palma met with Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on February 20, 2026, to discuss energy cooperation.
- Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol cannot directly import gas from Venezuela because it lacks the necessary authorization, which requires a new U.S. government license.
- Venezuela stated that the Antonio Ricaurte gas pipeline requires investment and work on the Colombian side to operate effectively.
- Venezuela proposed sending PDVSA personnel for repairs or contracting Colombian works, estimating $60 million and over six months for the latter.
- The U.S. sanctions regime on Venezuela's energy sector complicates negotiations for foreign companies like Ecopetrol.
- Colombia aims to be pragmatic in finding alternatives for natural gas and LPG supply for its domestic market.
- Colombia's government has been seeking to reactivate energy relations with Venezuela since diplomatic ties resumed in 2022.