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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) 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.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported board leadership changes after its November 27, 2025 meeting: Ángela María Robledo Gómez was elected Chairwoman and Álvaro Torres Macías was elected Vice Chairman. The company said Dr. Guillermo García Realpe submitted his resignation as Independent Director, to become effective December 12, 2025. The release reiterates Ecopetrol's scale in Colombia and internationally, noting it accounts for more than 60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production and holds a 51.4% stake in ISA, giving it positions in energy transmission and related businesses.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced a COP 22–27 trillion 2026 Annual Investment Plan approved by its board, maintaining 2025 investment levels under capital discipline.
Key allocations: ~COP 17.2 trillion (≈70%) to hydrocarbons to target 730–740 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, ~COP 1.7 trillion to refining for a 410–420 kbpd combined throughput, COP 1.5 trillion to transport, and ~COP 7.1 trillion (≈30%) to energy transition, transmission and corporate investments.
Assumptions include Brent US$60/bbl, exchange rate ≈COP 4,050/US$, an EBITDA margin near 40%, estimated transfers to the nation of ≈COP 28 trillion, and a COP 5.7 trillion Profitability and Efficiency Program. ISA investment guidance is COP 6.2–6.8 trillion and ~750 MW of additional clean capacity is expected.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) announced that its Board of Directors appointed Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra as Alternate Legal and Commercial Representative on November 18, 2025.
The release reiterates Ecopetrol's scale: more than 19,000 employees, responsibility for over 60% of Colombia's hydrocarbon production, leading positions in petrochemicals and gas distribution, and a 51.4% acquisition of ISA that extends activities into energy transmission, XM real‑time systems, and a coastal highway concession.
International operations noted include stakes and drilling/exploration in the Permian basin, Gulf of Mexico, and Brazil, plus power transmission and road concessions across Latin America.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) reported 3Q 2025 results: revenues COP 29.8 trillion, EBITDA COP 12.3 trillion (41% margin) and net income COP 2.6 trillion. For 9M 2025 the Group posted revenues COP 90.9 trillion, EBITDA COP 36.7 trillion (40.4% margin) and net income COP 7.5 trillion. Results reflect lower Brent and sales volumes but improved differentials and cost discipline.
Operational highlights: 3Q production ~751 mboed, transported volumes 1,118 mbd, refinery throughput 429 mbd. Energy transition: installed renewables reached 234 MW (+77% YoY) and La Iguana 26 MW began operations. Regulatory: ANLA environmental clearance secured for LNG import and FSRU at Coveñas.