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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) 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.
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.