Below is a summary of the exploration and production activities of hydrocarbons during the first half of 2017 and the investments made during this same period. Additionally, the industry's outlook regarding investment and oil prices for the end of the year is updated. This data is based on official information from the ANH, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and the semiannual update of the ACP Study on E&P Investment Trends conducted at the end of last year, for which the presidents of 21 companies representing 97.1% of crude oil production in Colombia were interviewed.