Ricardo Roa, president of Ecopetrol, recently addressed concerns about Colombia’s natural gas supply. He assured Congress that the country will not face a gas deficit in 2025. This statement contradicts warnings from industry experts who predict impending shortages. Ecopetrol, Colombia’s state-owned oil company, produces 76% of the gas consumed in the country. Roa’s confidence stems […]
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