Ecuador and Colombia: the reasons behind a dual water and energy crisis
30/04/2024
Ecuador and Colombia, both dependent on hydroelectricity, are facing a historic drought that is exacerbating their energy crises.
Ecuador and Colombia, both dependent on hydroelectricity, are facing a historic drought that is exacerbating their energy crises.
Ecuador is facing daily losses of $72 million due to a hydroelectric deficit caused by severe drought, announces Energy Minister Roberto Luque.
Ecuador introduces days off to alleviate a severe hydroelectric crisis and manage the national electricity shortage.
Colombia recently halted its electricity exports to Ecuador, a decision taken in response to a persistent drought that threatens the stability of its hydroelectric power grid.
Faced with a severe energy crisis, Ecuador’s President announces radical measures, including the resignation of the Minister of Energy.
AES Andes announces environmental approval for the Cristales project, integrating photovoltaics and storage, with an investment of $710 million.
In Colombia, the conversion of vehicles to natural gas is gathering pace as the country’s first left-wing government abolishes gasoline subsidies, offering tax incentives for natural gas vehicles.
The fate of the climate negotiations at COP28 rests on an ambiguity surrounding the term “unabated fossil fuels”, evoking a decisive turning point in global climate policy.
At the heart of COP28, Colombia stands out as the first major continental oil producer to support an anti-fossil fuel treaty, illustrating a progressive commitment to a sustainable future.
The International Court of Justice has rejected Nicaragua’s claim against Colombia concerning an oil- and fish-rich area of the Caribbean Sea. Colombia celebrated the decision as a “great victory”, putting an end to their latest legal dispute over the delimitation of maritime borders.
VERVANT LTD
71-75 Shelton Street
LONDON WC2H9JQ
UK
Inclus dans cet abonnement:
