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Ecopetrol S.A. reports developments tied to its role as a Colombian integrated energy company operating across exploration and production, transport and logistics, refining and petrochemicals, and hydrocarbon marketing. News also covers its electric power transmission exposure through ISA, related real-time systems, road concessions, and international exploration interests in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico.
Recurring updates include earnings releases, Form 20-F reporting, credit-rating actions, debt management, Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) payments, governance decisions, and material agreements. Because the Government of Colombia is the controlling shareholder, company announcements often connect operating performance, liquidity, ratings, and public-sector energy policy considerations.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced that Moody's downgraded its global credit rating from Ba1 to Ba2 and revised the outlook from stable to negative, while affirming the company's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) at b1.
Moody's cited a reduced view of timely government support, governance considerations, and potential higher refinancing risk tied to a possible material M&A financed with short-term debt; the agency also noted Ecopetrol's strong liquidity and its leading integrated energy position, including a 51.4% stake in ISA.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the SEC on April 30, 2026.
The filing includes IFRS financial statements audited by Deloitte & Touche S.A.S. for 2025 and by Ernst & Young Audit S.A.S. for 2023–2024, a business description, risk factors, and disclosures on the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA shares and international operations in the Permian, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and Mexico.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) will release its Q1 2026 financial and operational results on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 after market close, followed by a virtual earnings conference call and bilingual webcasts on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 09:00 Colombia / 10:00 New York.
The earnings release, presentation, webcast and replay will be available on the company website; participants can register and submit questions via the provided webcast platform. Technical browser checks are recommended in advance.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced on April 23, 2026 a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 120,813,490 shares of Brava Energia, equal to ~26% of Brava's share capital, and plans a Voluntary Tender Offer at R$23.00 per share to seek a 51% controlling stake.
The transaction would add pro‑rata 459 MMboe 1P reserves and ~81 Mboed pro‑rata production (2025), and is subject to CADE approval, financing waivers and customary conditions.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) said S&P Global Ratings downgraded its long‑term issuer credit rating to BB- from BB on April 8, 2026, while affirming its Stand‑Alone Credit Profile (SACP) at bb+ and assigning a stable outlook.
S&P said the downgrade tracks Colombia's sovereign action, cited the government's 88.49% ownership, noted a COP11.7 trillion 2025 dividend, a COP1.6 trillion FEPC transfer, and highlighted governance and cash‑flow constraints affecting financial flexibility.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced its Board approved an unpaid leave of absence for President Ricardo Roa Barragán, effective May 28, 2026, for 30 calendar days. Mr. Roa will use accrued vacation from April 7 to May 27, 2026.
The Board appointed Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, Executive Vice President of Hydrocarbons and first alternate to the President, as Acting President. Mr. Hurtado has 28 years of energy-sector experience and held senior roles at Ecopetrol and TGI. Operations will continue under the company’s corporate strategy.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) received MHCP authorization (Resolution No. 0666, Apr 1, 2026) to execute a up to USD 1.25 billion five‑year loan to support its debt management strategy.
The facility will repay a USD 1.2 billion 2024 loan and USD 50 million of a 2025 loan; lenders, maturity, interest index, and default terms were approved.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Refinería de Cartagena executed a payment agreement with the Nation to settle the outstanding FEPC balance for Q1 2025 totaling COP 1.6 trillion (Ecopetrol: COP 1.2 trillion; Refinería de Cartagena: COP 0.4 trillion).
The Nation will pay COP 2.8919 billion by cash on April 1, 2026, and the remainder as Treasury Securities on December 15, 2026, with the Nation acknowledging time‑costs tied to the deferred December payment.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) held its Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting on March 27, 2026, approving the 2025 Integrated Management Report, audited individual and consolidated financial statements, and corporate governance report.
Shareholders approved a COP $121 per share ordinary dividend, a COP $20.7 trillion occasional reserve, and the merger with Parque Solar Portón del Sol S.A.S.; a Colfondos bylaw amendment was rejected.
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