Ricardo ROA BARRAGÁN

President and CEO

ECOPETROL GROUP

Natural gas represents a huge opportunity for Ecopetrol and for Colombia. If volumes are economically viable and significant, we will be able to not only cover our national demand but also export gas.
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Ecopetrol In Figures

Planned yearly spending over 2020-2040:USD 5 billion-6 billion

Share of 2020-2040 investments targeting the energy transition:42%

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia, responsible for 60% of hydrocarbons production in the country, and one of the leading integrated energy groups in the Americas, with operations in at least eight countries. Its operations span the hydrocarbons value chain (upstream, midstream and downstream), gas distribution, energy transmission, management of real-time systems, road concessions and telecommunications.

Ecopetrol also owns the two largest refineries in Colombia (Barrancabermeja and Cartagena) and the majority of the infrastructure in the transportation segment.

On the international front, Ecopetrol’s strategic focus is on the basins of the Americas. It operates and participates in exploration and production projects in the USA (Permian Basin and Gulf of Mexico), Brazil and Mexico.

As part of its technology, environmental, social and governance (TESG) agenda, the company is leading several initiatives for diversification and decarbonisation through – among other approaches – renewables, electrification, natural climate solutions and hydrogen.

Under to Ecopetrol’s 2020-2040 strategy, the company aims to keep investing in traditional oil and gas while also betting on a swift energy transition.

 

Ecopetrol News and Interviews

Parex closes deal to become Colombia’s largest independent
NEWS
Colombia - June 03, 2026

Parex Resources has closed its acquisition of Frontera Energy’s E&P assets in Colombia to become the country’s largest…

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Parex grows footprint in Colombia’s Magdalena Basin
NEWS
Colombia - May 05, 2026

Parex Resources has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Ecopetrol’s upstream assets in Colombia’s Magdalena Basin.

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Ecopetrol takes 26% in Brava Energia, seeks majority control
NEWS
Brazil - April 24, 2026

Ecopetrol has agreed to buy 26% of Brava Energia and is planning a tender offer to obtain a controlling stake in the company.

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Petrobras confirms new gas discovery offshore Colombia
NEWS
Colombia - March 18, 2026

Petrobras has confirmed a new gas discovery in Colombia’s deepwater offshore, strengthening the country’s gas potential and…

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Interview
Colombia - January 29, 2016

The LPG market in Colombia developed considerably thanks to sizeable reserves, as well as production and pro-investment market regulations established in 2008. Javier…

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Interview
Colombia - January 18, 2016

Following Colombia’s lead, Mexico recently instituted reforms to open its energy market to private investment. Arnulfo Valdivia Machuca, ambassador of Mexico to…

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Interview
Colombia - January 08, 2016

As production continues to increase in Mexico and Venezuela, Colombia is trying to maintain its allure for foreign investors. Luis Giusti, senior advisor for energy and…

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Ecopetrol slashes capital expenditure
NEWS
Colombia - December 14, 2015

Colombia’s state-run oil company Ecopetrol announced a 60% cut in its 2016 capital expenditure on Monday as the oil price shows no sign of a quick recovery.

The…

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Rubén Darío LIZARRALDE
Interview
Colombia - November 16, 2015

Colombian Chamber of Oil Goods and Services president Rubén Darío Lizarralde Montoya talks to TOGY about Colombia’s position as a producer and ways in which country…

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Mauricio VARGAS CARVAJAL, Schlumberger
Interview
Colombia - November 2, 2015

Mauricio Vargas Carvajal, general manager of Schlumberger’s operations in Colombia and Peru, talks to TOGY about the Colombian oil and gas challenges. The US oilfield…

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