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Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) is presented in its disclosures as the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent. The news flow around Ecopetrol reflects its broad role in hydrocarbons, power transmission, road concessions, and its growing focus on renewable energy and energy transition.
News items for Ecopetrol commonly cover board of directors’ decisions, changes in committee composition, and appointments to key corporate roles, illustrating how the company manages governance across the Ecopetrol Group. Releases also describe collective bargaining processes and renegotiations of chapters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with labor organizations, conducted under the Colombian Labor Code and overseen by the Ministry of Labor.
Another recurring theme in Ecopetrol’s news is its energy transition strategy. The company has reported the acquisition of a large solar project portfolio in Colombia and negotiations for additional solar photovoltaic projects, as well as the start of operations of the La Iguana Solar Farm to support refinery power needs and decarbonization efforts. These updates are linked to its 2040 strategy referred to as "Energy that Transforms" and to targets for self-generated renewable energy.
Operational and financial updates are also central to Ecopetrol’s news releases. The company publishes quarterly financial results, highlighting sales revenues, EBITDA, net income, production levels, transported volumes, and refining throughput, along with commentary on market conditions and efficiency programs. It also communicates investment plans across hydrocarbons, power transmission, roads, and energy transition projects.
Investors and observers who follow Ecopetrol news can use this page to monitor governance decisions, labor relations, strategic transactions, renewable energy initiatives, and periodic financial and operating performance updates, as disclosed by the company and furnished through its official channels.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) submitted its Corporate Governance Best Practices Implementation Report – Código País to the Financial Superintendence of Colombia on January 30, 2026.
The report, digitally signed by Ecopetrol's legal representative, outlines governance practices adopted during 2025 and is available on Ecopetrol and Superintendence websites.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) said minority shareholders nominated Luis Felipe Henao Cardona as their candidate for election as the ninth director on the slate proposed by the Government of Colombia on Jan. 30, 2026.
The release highlights Ecopetrol's scale: >19,000 employees, >60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production, and its 51.4% acquisition of ISA shares expanding energy transmission and infrastructure operations regionally.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) received Resolution 000571 from the Colombian tax authority (DIAN) confirming a prior Official Correction Assessment that mandates payment of Value Added Tax (VAT) on gasoline imports plus a penalty totaling COP 5.3 trillion, plus interest for late payment accrued between 2022 and 2024. Ecopetrol states it disagrees with DIAN's interpretation and expects to pursue legal actions under applicable tax and customs rules while continuing collaborative engagement with the authority. The company reaffirms commitment to comply with tax and customs obligations and to respect final decisions by competent authorities.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) said the hydrocarbon-producing departments nominated Ricardo Rodriguez Yee as their candidate for election as the eighth director on the slate proposed by the Government of Colombia.
The release reiterates Ecopetrol's scale: >19,000 employees, responsibility for >60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production, and a 51.4% stake in ISA, with international operations in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and transmission assets across Latin America.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced on January 16, 2026 that employees elected Cesar Eduardo Loza Arenas as their candidate to the Board of Directors under the company's Articles of Association.
Mr. Loza is the seventh director on the slate proposed by the Government of Colombia; the formalization of the full government-proposed slate remains subject to completion of certain corporate procedures. The release reiterates Ecopetrol's scale: more than 19,000 employees, responsibility for over 60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production, and ownership of 51.4% of ISA shares, which expands its presence in energy transmission and related businesses across Latin America.
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Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) said it is evaluating inorganic growth opportunities in Brazil but that assessments remain preliminary and there are no binding commitments or obligations as of Dec. 29, 2025.
The company said it already has operations in Brazil and will disclose any material decisions to the market in accordance with applicable regulations.
Background: Ecopetrol is Colombia's largest energy company, with over 19,000 employees and stakes across hydrocarbons, refining, petrochemicals, gas distribution, transmission (ISA) and international drilling.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced that on December 19, 2025 the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) initiated the early collective bargaining process by filing a complaint with the Ministry of Labor against the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2025.
The complaint was filed within the legal 60‑day term before the agreement's expiration. Under Articles 478–479 of the Colombian Labor Code, Ecopetrol must await administrative steps by the Ministry; USO is expected to submit a list of requests to guide negotiations. Ecopetrol said it will provide updates as required by regulations.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported that its board met on December 10–11, 2025 and approved a revised composition of supporting committees after the resignations of directors Mónica de Greiff Lindo and Guillermo García Realpe. The release lists chairs and members for Audit and Risk, Business, Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Compensation, Nomination and Culture, Territorial Transformation and HSE, and Technology and Innovation committees.
The company expressed gratitude for the service of the departing directors, noting Dr. de Greiff as the first female board chair and recognizing Dr. García's leadership as chair.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced on Nov 28, 2025 that it concluded negotiations to potentially acquire seven companies from Grenergy Renovables in Colombia, holding solar photovoltaic projects across Córdoba, Cesar, Magdalena, and Sucre.
Each project has an estimated capacity of ~12.6 MWp, totaling up to 88.2 MWp. Transactions remain subject to conditions precedent and legal requirements; Ecopetrol said it will disclose closing dates and final values when each deal is completed.
The acquisitions are described as supporting Ecopetrol's 900 MW self-generated renewable target under its 2040 Strategy, aiming to increase low-emission self-consumption and reduce bilateral and spot energy purchases.