Energy guild warns of $3.6 trillion state debt and warns of risks to service provision
The guild placed special emphasis on the government's non-payment of subsidies. Photo: Istock
TL;DR
- The Colombian Association of Electric Energy Generators (Acolgen) warns of a growing financial deficit in the energy sector.
- The deficit is primarily caused by the state's delay in paying subsidies for low-income users.
- As of January 2026, the government owes approximately $2.6 trillion for electricity and $1.04 trillion for gas subsidies.
- Other pending financial commitments include $2.2 trillion for tariff relief mechanisms and $1.4 trillion owed by public entities for service consumption.
- Acolgen proposes accelerating subsidy payments, resolving tariff relief obligations, and ensuring prompt payment from public entities.
- The goal is to prevent operational issues and ensure the continuity of energy and gas services for millions of users.