2024-04-13 09:02:39
In a recent statement, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Andrés Camacho, has announced that a key meeting will be held in the coming days at the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (Creg) to address the issue of electricity prices. energy. This meeting will mark the first session with the new commissioners, and is expected to be a turning point in the country’s energy policies.
Minister Camacho highlighted that significant measures have been taken to guarantee the efficiency and transparency of the energy market, including the review of stock market prices and the strengthening of competitive conditions. Working groups have been held with the Superintendency to implement the measures adopted by the Creg.
Among the priority topics to be discussed at the meeting are efficient stock market prices, on which a preliminary decision had already been made. The comments received in this regard have been sent to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce for review, and it is expected that in the first session an exhaustive analysis will be carried out to make final decisions in this regard.
In addition to energy prices, other relevant topics will be addressed, such as gas imports from Venezuela and the incorporation of offshore gas. The Minister highlighted the efforts made in the review of the gas pipeline infrastructure and the development of regulatory enablers to take advantage of the production potential before it enters into full operation.
This meeting promises to be a milestone in the country’s energy regulation, with crucial decisions that could have a significant impact on the market and the national energy supply. The measures adopted are expected to boost efficiency, competitiveness and security in the Colombian energy sector.