Ecopetrol Group receives payment for 100% of the FEPC account receivable balance for the second quarter of 2025

Rhea-AI Summary

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that the Colombian National Government, via Resolution 1492 of June 30, 2026, recognized and paid approximately COP 1 trillion owed by the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund for Q2 2025.

About COP 0.8 trillion goes to Ecopetrol and COP 0.2 trillion to Refinería de Cartagena, paid in short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES).

Positive

• Recognition and payment of approximately COP 1 trillion FEPC receivable for Q2 2025
• Ecopetrol share of the payment is approximately COP 0.8 trillion in short-term TES
• Refinería de Cartagena receives approximately COP 0.2 trillion in short-term TES
• Coordination with Colombian authorities to implement mechanisms reducing recognized FEPC balances

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• None.

News Market Reaction – EC

+1.47%

+1.47% Session close to close

In the Jul 1 session, EC gained 1.47%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement confirms government payment of about COP 1 trillion in FEPC receivables, partly de...

Analysis

This announcement confirms government payment of about COP 1 trillion in FEPC receivables, partly de-risking Ecopetrol’s balance sheet. It reinforces state ties but leaves future FEPC accruals and Colombian policy stability as key factors to monitor.

Key Figures

FEPC receivable payment: COP 1 trillion Payment to Ecopetrol S.A.: COP 0.8 trillion Payment to Refinería de Cartagena: COP 0.2 trillion +3 more

6 metrics

FEPC receivable payment COP 1 trillion Aggregate amount recognized and paid for 2Q 2025 FEPC balance

Payment to Ecopetrol S.A. COP 0.8 trillion Portion of FEPC payment allocated to the Company

Payment to Refinería de Cartagena COP 0.2 trillion Portion of FEPC payment allocated to subsidiary

Employees 19,000 Number of Ecopetrol Group employees mentioned

Hydrocarbon production share 60% Share of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production for which Ecopetrol is responsible

Stake in ISA 51.4% Equity interest in ISA’s shares held by Ecopetrol

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 17 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 17	Credit rating update	Positive	-0.8%	S&P affirmed Ecopetrol’s BB- rating and bb+ stand-alone profile.
Jun 15	Labor agreement	Positive	-5.4%	Six-year collective bargaining deal reached with majority oil workers union.
May 28	CEO leave timing	Neutral	-1.0%	Board postponed CEO unpaid leave; acting CEO maintained for continuity.
May 26	M&A – Brazil E&P	Positive	+7.3%	Tender offer for Brava Energia shares at a premium to expand Brazil presence.
May 20	Renewables acquisition	Positive	-0.6%	Purchase of 49% interest in JK1 and JK2 wind projects in La Guajira.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often shows share price weakness or muted moves even on strategically positive announcements.

Key Terms

fuel price stabilization fund, treasury securities, forward-looking statements

3 terms

fuel price stabilization fund financial

"corresponding to the account receivable from the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund ("FEPC")"

A fuel price stabilization fund is a government-managed pool of money used to smooth sudden swings in fuel prices by subsidizing costs when prices spike or collecting extra when prices fall, acting like a shock absorber for consumers and the economy. Investors care because it can change company fuel costs, consumer spending, inflation and government budgets — all of which affect corporate profits, sector margins and sovereign credit risk.

treasury securities financial

"through the issuance and delivery of short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES)"

Treasury securities are IOUs issued by a national government to borrow money for a set time, including short-term bills, medium-term notes, and long-term bonds. They matter to investors because they are widely viewed as very safe, trade easily, and set the baseline for interest rates across the economy — like a benchmark price that helps investors decide how much risk and return to seek elsewhere. Changes in their interest rates affect loan costs, stock values, and portfolio choices.

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL) (NYSE: EC) (the "Company") hereby announces that the National Government, through Resolution 1492 dated June 30, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit ("MHCP"), recognized and ordered payment to the Ecopetrol Group in an aggregate amount of approximately COP 1 trillion, corresponding to the account receivable from the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund ("FEPC") for the second quarter of 2025.

Of this aggregate amount, approximately COP 0.8 trillion corresponds to the Company and approximately COP 0.2 trillion to Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. The payment was made through the issuance and delivery of short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES) (TCO), in accordance with the MHCP's resolution.

The payment reflects coordination among the Company, the National Government, the MHCP and the Ministry of Mines and Energy to implement mechanisms designed to reduce recognized FEPC balances owed to the Ecopetrol Group.

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla–Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with drilling and exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Office
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co 

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)
Marcela Ulloa
Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co 

 

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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

FAQ

What did Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announce about the FEPC receivable for Q2 2025?

Ecopetrol announced full payment of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund receivable for Q2 2025. According to Ecopetrol, the Colombian National Government recognized and paid approximately COP 1 trillion owed to the Ecopetrol Group through short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES).

How much did Ecopetrol receive from the FEPC payment announced on July 1, 2026?

Ecopetrol reports receiving approximately COP 0.8 trillion from the FEPC payment. According to Ecopetrol, this amount represents the company’s share of the COP 1 trillion aggregate payment made via short-term Class B Treasury Securities issued by the Colombian government.

What portion of the COP 1 trillion FEPC payment went to Refineria de Cartagena?

Refinería de Cartagena is allocated approximately COP 0.2 trillion from the FEPC payment. According to Ecopetrol, this amount was delivered in the form of short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES) as part of the aggregate COP 1 trillion settlement for Q2 2025.

How was the Ecopetrol Group’s FEPC receivable for Q2 2025 paid by the Colombian government?

The FEPC receivable was paid through short-term Class B Treasury Securities (TES). According to Ecopetrol, the Ministry of Finance issued and delivered these TES instruments to settle approximately COP 1 trillion owed for the second quarter of 2025.

What is Resolution 1492 and how does it affect Ecopetrol (EC)?

Resolution 1492 is a June 30, 2026 decision by Colombia’s Ministry of Finance ordering payment of the FEPC receivable. According to Ecopetrol, it authorizes recognition and settlement of approximately COP 1 trillion owed to the Ecopetrol Group for Q2 2025.

How does the FEPC payment relate to Ecopetrol’s coordination with the Colombian government?

The payment follows coordination between Ecopetrol and several Colombian government entities. According to Ecopetrol, these efforts implemented mechanisms aimed at reducing recognized FEPC balances owed to the Ecopetrol Group, culminating in the COP 1 trillion settlement for Q2 2025.