First published 9/26/2026, 11:36:15 AM · Last updated 9/26/2026, 11:36:15 AM

De la Espriella announces the reopening of oil exploration in Colombia, including fracking

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced his government will "fully" reopen hydrocarbon exploration and sign new contracts, including hydraulic fracturing. The announcement was made during the swearing-in of Joaquín Gutiérrez as president of Ecopetrol.

Categories: energy-and-resources, politics-and-governance, economy-and-trade, environment-and-climate

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The statement indicates a national policy change on oil exploration and hydraulic fracturing in Colombia.

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De la Espriella announces the reopening of oil exploration in Colombia, including fracking

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