ACP as a source of information
Hydrocarbons Sector
Source: La República
Date: October 16
Headline: The operating drills fell 1.5%
The Colombian Chamber of Oil Goods and Services (Campetrol) announced that in September the number of operating drills reached 139 units, which means a slight growth of 1.5% compared to the same month last year. Campetrol stated that of the 248 consolidated units available for September, 133 were allocated to drilling activities (i.e., drilling). (…) The fields with the highest production. In its report, the Colombian Chamber of Oil Goods and Services explained that the Rubiales field continues to have the largest share at the national level, with 13.5% and an average production of 119,000 barrels per day. This is followed by the Castilla field, with 7.8% and a total production of 69,100 barrels per day.
Source: Portafolio
Date: October 16
Headline: ‘The country cannot continue to depend on gas imports’
“It is not healthy for the country for the gas supply to depend on imports,” warned María Luisa Chiappe, executive president of the Colombian Association of Large Industrial and Commercial Energy Consumers, Asoenergía. (…) It is very important to clarify questions related to the uncertainty about the future of the gas supply, such as: what is the real amount of reserves in Colombia? Should the conditions of government take be modified to stimulate exploration and exploitation activities for gas? What is the reality regarding offshore fields, their production prospects, commercial viability, and availability for the domestic market? (…) Infrastructure construction is underway, and the Minister of Energy organized a monitoring group to keep a permanent track of these advances.
Source: Portafolio
Date: October 16
Headline: Royalties, two debates away from becoming Law
Photo. María Fernanda Suárez, Minister of Mines and Energy. The reform to the General System of Royalties (SGR) has only two debates left in the Senate of the Republic to pass presidential sanction and become state law. This Tuesday afternoon, the plenary of the House of Representatives approved in the sixth debate the legislative act that modifies the entire regulation of this contributory system. (…) The approved articles in the mentioned corporation indicate that 20% of the resources from mining and oil royalties will be allocated to the municipalities and departments where exploration, production, and transportation operations are carried out. Likewise, an addition of 5% was approved in the contribution for those municipalities where mining and oil tasks are developed.
Source: El Nuevo Siglo
Date: October 16
Headline: Progress in Congress on the reform to the General System of Royalties
With 128 votes in favor and eight against, the plenary of the House of Representatives approved yesterday in the sixth debate the constitutional reform to the General System of Royalties. (…) A 20% allocation is contemplated for the “departments and municipalities in whose territory the exploitation of non-renewable resources is carried out, as well as for the territorial entities with maritime and river ports through which these are transported.” (…) For her part, the Minister of Mines and Energy, María Fernanda Suárez, highlighted the increase in resources for producing territorial entities. “This project is very important for all regions of Colombia. All the discussions that have taken place have improved the balance between the regions, ensuring that investment for producing regions increases while maintaining investment for all municipalities and departments.
Regional News
Source: prensalibrecasanare.com
Date: October 16
Headline: 900 people participated in the health brigade organized by GeoPark in Villanueva
In the municipality of Villanueva, a medical-surgical brigade took place, where at least 900 residents accessed free consultations in pediatrics, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, ultrasound for pregnant women, surgeries, and family planning. The activity, organized for the fourth time by GeoPark, aims to promote well-being and health among the residents of the oil company's area of influence and was made possible thanks to the alliance between the municipal mayor's office, the Colombian Civil Air Patrol (PAC), and GeoPark. “At GeoPark, we are very happy to support this health day once again where our most vulnerable neighbors have access to consultations and minor surgeries, which not only ensure a fundamental right but can also change their quality of life,” commented Luisa Vargas, Social Responsibility Manager of GeoPark.
Source: Extra Casanare
Date: October 15
Headline: Necessary prevention plan
Government authorities along with hydrocarbon companies will carry out operations to provide disaster response for oil spills in El Charte. The company Equión reported that next Wednesday a drill related to a loss of control of the Pauto MP-9 well will take place in the locality of El Charte de Yopal, and how to help the residents of that locality act in case of an emergency due to an industrial accident. Natalia Olarte, environmental compliance leader of this hydrocarbon company, mentioned that this is a preventive exercise, conducted in compliance with legal requirements regarding risk management and the company's industrial safety policies. Also based on the environmental policies established by the Casanare government, to create a culture in the communities surrounding the oil wells in these areas where there is known to be a quantity of oil.
Source: Extra Casanare
Date: October 15
Headline: Environmental working group
The National Authority of Environmental Licenses met with representatives and leaders of the municipalities of Casanare, in order to evaluate the problems and virtues in each of the producing sectors of this locality. In this first dialogue, the importance of hydrocarbon production in Casanare was highlighted, and this dialogue seeks to establish good relationships with these sectors. Neila Parra, coordinator of the mining-energy office of the Tauramena mayor's office, views the realization of these spaces with optimism and states that the region was waiting for it.
Source: eldiariodelllano.com
Date: October 15
Headline: Rural area of Villanueva received a visit from the Air Patrol
During the weekend, the Colombian Civil Air Patrol (PAC) landed in Villanueva to bring well-being to the municipality in southern Casanare, where more than 900 residents had free consultations in pediatrics, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, ultrasound for pregnant women, surgeries, and family planning. The event, which was made possible thanks to the alliance between the municipal mayor's office of Villanueva, RedSalud, the PAC, and GeoPark, is part of the operator's commitment to promote the well-being of the neighbors of its operations. (…) ”At GeoPark, we are very happy to support this health day once again where our most vulnerable neighbors have access to consultations and minor surgeries, which not only ensure a fundamental right but can also change their quality of life,” commented Luisa Vargas, Social Responsibility Manager of GeoPark.
Source: eldiariodelllano.com
Date: October 15
Headline: Tauramena residents strengthen their knowledge of their environmental wealth
The Tauramena Mayor's Office, the Orinoquia Biodiversa Foundation, and GeoPark joined efforts to conduct the study “Valuation of ecosystem services, characterization of biodiversity, and wetlands. From today, this document becomes a key tool for decision-making aimed at environmental conservation. Likewise, this research served to make a thorough characterization of flora and fauna species documented in the Tauramena Natural catalog, available in the Department's libraries. (…) GeoPark's contribution was reflected in the technical support and co-financing of this initiative as part of the operator's commitment to its neighbors in Tauramena. María Fernanda Alvis, Environmental Coordinator of GeoPark, stated that the coordination and combined efforts of the public and private sectors leave a legacy of sustainable and economic development in Casanare.
Colombian Association of Oil and Gas