'Hoy en día no hay un ambiente hidroeléctrico, social y político para seguir desarrollando esos proyectos'
Exviceministro de Energía, Miguel Lotero habla sobre los retos del sector en 2026. Foto: Cortesía: Miguel Lotero.
TL;DR
- Colombia anticipates a gas supply deficit between 2026 and 2028, requiring increased imports.
- Imported gas is projected to be up to three times more expensive than domestic gas, leading to potential tariff hikes for consumers.
- Brent oil price expectations for 2026 are around $69-$70 per barrel, with a projected exchange rate between $3,700 and $3,800.
- Ecopetrol's profits have declined, and its projected production for 2026 is similar to 2025 levels.
- The electricity sector faces challenges in firm energy supply due to a lack of large-scale project development and the variability of renewable energy sources.
- A new long-term auction for renewable energy is announced, with questions about its pricing and market necessity.
- Battery storage projects are becoming more feasible due to decreasing battery costs, with potential applications in grid regulation and frequency control.
- Concerns are raised about users paying for Air-e's debt through increased electricity rates, with a call for government intervention and efficiency in tariffs.
- New Ecopetrol leadership is expected to focus on financial health and recovering the company's profitability.