economy
diciembre 25, 2025
'Tenemos que invertir en sísmica, en perforación, en exploración para mantener la producción en Colombia': SkanHawk
CEO de la empresa, Claudette Saab, entrega detalles sobre las perspectivas de la compañía. Foto: Portafolio
TL;DR
- Colombia's government is not signing new oil and gas exploration contracts, but the business sector expects this to change.
- SkanHawk CEO Claudette Saab emphasizes the need for greater investment in seismic, drilling, and exploration.
- SkanHawk, a startup, has grown significantly in sales, profits, and EBITDA margin, with plans to double growth next year.
- The company uses data analytics, IoT, and machine learning to provide real-time information for operational and maintenance decisions.
- SkanHawk has optimized operations by 22%, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.
- The company aims for major operators like Ecopetrol and Parex to directly contract their services in Colombia.
- SkanHawk's future objectives include expanding into large oil-producing countries like the US, Mexico, the Arab countries, and Brazil.
- They are also investigating similar asset-intensive sectors such as mining, ports, and transportation.
- Significant investments in hardware and specialized personnel are required.
- SkanHawk is seeking approximately $2 million in external investment for growth.
- Expansion into Argentina and Ecuador is targeted for the first half of 2026.
- SkanHawk experienced growth even after a drop in drilling activity because companies recognized the efficiency of their technology.
- Saab is optimistic about the sector's recovery and stresses the importance of investment and community partnership for sustainable growth.
- Improved relations between the oil industry and local communities are crucial for synergy and mutual growth, rather than confrontation.