Sectores técnicos se unen al sindicato de Ecopetrol en el llamado urgente a usar el ‘fracking’ The Colombian Association of Energy Geologists and Geophysicists, the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers, and Prosantander praised the USO’s decision to support pilot projects for unconventional reservoirs and new oil and gas exploration contracts. This endorsement is viewed as vital for securing national finances, promoting territorial development, and strengthening energy sovereignty and security. The decision also supports the continued operation of Ecopetrol’s Permian asset and emphasizes the need for technical knowledge production for informed energy policy.

• The USO has approved supporting pilot projects for unconventional reservoirs in Colombia.
• The union also endorsed advancing new exploration contracts for oil and gas reserves.
• The USO requested that Ecopetrol’s Permian asset not be sold.
• These decisions are seen as progress towards an energy sector roadmap based on technical criteria and social dialogue.
• Strengthening exploration and recognizing unconventional reservoir potential are key for national finances, territorial development, and energy security.
• The USO’s decision aids in ensuring the reliability and availability of the energy matrix.
• Advancing unconventional reservoirs and exploration contributes to public decision-making and secures resources for decarbonization and social needs.
• Strengthening technical knowledge production on unconventional reservoirs is necessary for national energy security.
• Comprehensive evaluations of these resources will aid in planning that includes social, environmental, economic, and infrastructure assessments.
• Support for unconventional reservoir pilots signals the importance of dialogue between workers, academia, industry, and authorities.
• Pilots will provide data to precisely establish the effects, potential, and technical viability of developing these resources.
• Reinforcing exploration is essential for fiscal sustainability due to the role of oil and gas revenues in public finances.
• Seeking new reserves is a priority to prevent future supply pressures and maintain extractive industry revenues.
• Preserving strategic assets like Ecopetrol’s Permian asset is important for the company’s operations.
• The organizations will continue to participate in technical and educational discussions to provide verifiable information for informed decision-making.