Colombia’s new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas

On Friday in Bogota, newly installed Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged to shift the nation's energy policy by reviving the oil and gas sector. Speaking publicly, he committed to restoring the state-owned energy company Ecopetrol and strengthening the country's electricity system.

De la Espriella argued that ensuring energy security will serve as a foundational cornerstone of his administration's governance and economic strategy, marking a notable policy direction for Colombia's energy infrastructure and state-backed enterprises.