‘Colombia no tiene un problema de recursos, sino de decisiones’: presidenta de Naturgas, Luz Stella Murgas

TL;DR

Colombia's natural gas problem is a lack of decisions, not resources.
Exploration requires regulatory stability, timely licenses, and clear investment conditions.
Priorities include preserving price signals for new gas projects, adjusting import contracts, and improving gas competitiveness in price-sensitive sectors.
Natural gas is seen as a bridge to future energy sources during the energy transition.
Structural issues like delays in prior consultations and environmental licenses need resolution.
Accelerating strategic energy projects, including offshore and fracking, is crucial for energy self-sufficiency.
Public policy must drive natural gas exploration and production to ensure energy security and sovereignty.
The natural gas industry contributed significantly to taxes and royalties in 2024 and expects growth in investment for 2025.
Regulators should provide incentives and economic signals to ensure gas supply from local and external sources.
Adapting contracting to international standards and promoting responsible self-regulation are necessary.
Not leveraging Colombia's natural gas resources would be a historical error.

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