Hydrocarbon regions back Ricardo Rodriguez Yee for Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ecopetrol S.A. reports that the hydrocarbon-producing departments where it operates have once again nominated Ricardo Rodriguez Yee as their candidate for the Board of Directors. His candidacy will be presented to shareholders as the eighth director on the slate of nominees proposed by the Government of Colombia.

The company describes itself as the largest company in Colombia, with more than 19,000 employees, responsible for more than 60% of the country’s hydrocarbon production and operating key transportation, logistics, and refining systems. Ecopetrol also highlights its 51.4% ownership of ISA, which adds energy transmission, real-time systems management, road concessions, and telecommunications to its integrated energy platform across several countries in the Americas.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January, 2026

Commission File Number 001-34175

ECOPETROL S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

COLOMBIA

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Carrera 13 No. 36 – 24

BOGOTA D.C. – COLOMBIA

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	Ecopetrol S.A.
	By:	/s/ Alfonso Camilo Barco
		Name:	Alfonso Camilo Barco
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 19, 2026

Ecopetrol Announces Hydrocarbon-Producing Departments’ Nominee to the Board of Directors on Slate Proposed by Government of Colombia

Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that the hydrocarbon-producing departments in which Ecopetrol operates have once again nominated Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez Yee as their candidate to the Board of Directors. The hydrocarbon-producing departments’ nominee will be submitted for election by the shareholders as the eighth director on the slate of nominees proposed by the Government of Colombia.

Bogota D.C., January 19^th, 2026

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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 Department

Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co 

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)  

Marcela Ulloa  

Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co 

FAQ

What board-related announcement did Ecopetrol (EC) make in this 6-K?

Ecopetrol reports that the hydrocarbon-producing departments where it operates have once again nominated Ricardo Rodriguez Yee as their candidate to the Board of Directors. He will be submitted to shareholders as the eighth director on the slate of nominees proposed by the Government of Colombia.

Who is the nominee of the hydrocarbon-producing departments to Ecopetrol’s Board?

The hydrocarbon-producing departments have nominated Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez Yee as their candidate to Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors, to be considered as the eighth director on the government-proposed slate.

How is the Ecopetrol board nominee selected according to this filing?

The hydrocarbon-producing departments in which Ecopetrol operates choose their nominee, in this case Ricardo Rodriguez Yee, and this nominee is included as the eighth director on the Board slate proposed by the Government of Colombia for shareholder election.

How large is Ecopetrol and what is its role in Colombia’s energy sector?

Ecopetrol is described as the largest company in Colombia, with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for more than 60% of the country’s hydrocarbon production, operates most transportation, logistics, and refining systems, and holds leading positions in petrochemicals and gas distribution.

What is Ecopetrol’s ownership stake in ISA and what businesses does this add?

Ecopetrol states that, with the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA’s shares, it participates in energy transmission, management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession, as well as related infrastructure businesses in several Latin American countries.

In which international markets does Ecopetrol operate according to this document?

Ecopetrol notes that it has a stake in strategic basins in the Americas, with drilling and exploration in the United States (Permian basin and Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico. Through ISA and its subsidiaries, it holds leading positions in power transmission in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

Does Ecopetrol include any forward-looking statements in this communication?

Yes. The company states that this release contains forward-looking statements under U.S. securities laws, noting that factors such as oil and gas prices, exploration and production activities, regulations, exchange rates, competitiveness, and Colombia’s economic performance could cause actual results to differ materially.