Ecopetrol anuncia el aumento de su oferta de gas natural en un 14% para 2026

Periodista Portafolio01.12.2025 19:11 Actualizado: 01.12.2025 19:27

Ecopetrol anuncia el aumento de su oferta de gas natural en un 14% para 2026

TL;DR

  • Ecopetrol is increasing its natural gas supply by 14% to 210 GBTUD in 2026.
  • This increase aims to ensure supply for residential, commercial, vehicular transport, and the National Transportation System.
  • Supply for the residential and commercial sectors will rise by 37%, from 133 GBTUD to 182 GBTUD.
  • Supply for National Gas Transport will increase significantly, from 0.45 GBTUD to 7.7 GBTUD.
  • The supply increase is attributed to internal energy efficiency efforts, reducing own gas consumption by over 13% and incorporating 800 MW of renewable energy for self-generation.
  • The average contracted price for 2026 is projected to be US$6.5/MBTU, which is lower than imported gas costs.
  • Volumes will be available from Cusiana and Cupiagua, Floreña and Cusiana, and the Pacific Regasification Plant.