On July 28, the first of five workshops that make up the cycle ‘The oil industry as a journalistic issue’ was held, organized by the FNPI – Gabriel García Márquez Foundation for New Ibero-American Journalism, in partnership with Consejo de Redacción (CdR) and the Colombian Association of Petroleum (ACP).
The cycle of workshops began in Yopal, The oil industry as a journalistic issue Read More »
«Fracking» is «hydraulic fracturing» in English: fracking is a process by which production water, sand, and chemicals similar to those we use at home every day are injected at very high pressures to break open rock layers and release the oil or gas trapped inside at more than 1500 meters deep.
What is fracking, and why is it so controversial? Read More »
This report covers the underlying science of six thematic areas regarding shale exploration and production activities: 1) geology and seismic activity; 2) land resources; 3) air quality; 4) quantity and quality of water; 5) transportation; and 6) economic and social impacts.
Collaboration and Diverse Perspectives: The Makings of a Groundbreaking Report Read More »
According to its supporters, it is a technique that responds to the growing demand for energy with cleaner resources than coal. Its detractors consider it a serious risk to health and the environment: fracking, for some the new frontier in fuels, promises controversy for years to come.
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The Occupational Health and Safety Management System SG-SST is under the responsibility of management with the support of:
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Code of economic activity according to decree 1607 of July 31, 2002, from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, by which the classification table of economic activities for the General System of Labor Risks is adopted: 9411.
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The company ASOCIACIÓN COLOMBIANA DEL PETRÓLEO, in compliance with the provisions of law 1562 of 2012 and Resolution 1111 of 2017, has structured the occupational health and safety management system (SG-SST), which aims to structure joint action between ASOCIACIÓN COLOMBIANA DEL PETRÓLEO and the workers, in the application of Occupational Health and Safety (SST) measures through the continuous improvement of working conditions and the work environment, and the effective control of hazards and risks in the workplace.
SG-SST Manual Occupational Health and Safety Management System Read More »
COLOMBIAN PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION., is committed to the protection and promotion of the health of workers, ensuring their physical integrity through risk control, continuous improvement of processes, and environmental protection.
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According to calculations by the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP), between 2018 and 2022 the hydrocarbons sector could generate around 100 trillion pesos in tax revenues for the country from taxes, contractual economic rights, dividends, and royalties for the regions, which would support initiatives to continue generating progress and improve the quality of life for Colombians.
“The oil sector aims to contribute 100 trillion pesos in the period 2018 – 2022”: ACP Read More »
The Brent barrel has stabilized at lows for three months after having accumulated a drop of just over seven dollars in the last seven days, from the 79 dollars it was trading at on July 10 to the 72 it is trading at this Tuesday.
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Colombian Association of Oil and Gas