'En energía, el gobierno Petro no ha dado las señales y ya no tenemos tiempo': Acolgén

Natalia Gutiérrez, presidente de Acolgén hace varias advertencias sobre la situación energética Foto: Cortesía: Portafolio

'En energía, el gobierno Petro no ha dado las señales y ya no tenemos tiempo': Acolgén

TL;DR

  • Colombia faces a growing energy deficit due to increased demand from technological advancements and economic electrification.
  • The country has maintained a historical energy surplus of 10%, which has now eroded.
  • Lack of long-term regulatory signals and policy interventions has hindered necessary investments in new energy generation.
  • Annual investments of $10 to $13 billion are estimated to be required to meet demand over the next 3-4 years.
  • The situation is likened to scarcity driving up prices in a market, with negative energy margins.
  • A potential El Niño phenomenon between December 2026 and early 2027 poses a significant risk of blackouts.
  • Environmental licensing and prior consultation processes are identified as bottlenecks.
  • Modernizing the energy market, including smart meters, is crucial for efficiency and potentially lowering costs.
  • The cargo for reliability has helped prevent blackouts and caps thermal energy prices.
  • There is a need for more energy from various sources, including gas, hydro, solar, and wind.
  • Proposed solutions include market modernization, distributed generation, and self-generation for small communities.
  • Experts emphasize that the current system can be improved rather than completely eliminated.