Minority investors back Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) board nominee

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Ecopetrol S.A. reports that its minority shareholders have once again nominated Luis Felipe Henao Cardona as their candidate for the Board of Directors. His name will be presented to shareholders for election as the ninth director on the slate of nominees proposed by the Government of Colombia, which is Ecopetrol’s controlling shareholder.

The update highlights ongoing participation of minority investors in Ecopetrol’s governance process while confirming that their nominee is integrated into the government-backed slate rather than running separately. Ecopetrol also reiterates its role as Colombia’s largest company and a major integrated energy group across oil and gas, power transmission, roads, and telecommunications in several Latin American countries and the United States.

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

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Carrera 13 No. 36 – 24

BOGOTA D.C. – COLOMBIA

(Address of principal executive offices)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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

Date: January 19, 2026

 

Ecopetrol Announces Minority Shareholders’ Nominee to the Board of Directors on Slate Proposed by Government of Colombia

Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that the minority shareholders have once again nominated Mr. Luis Felipe Henao Cardona as their candidate to the Board of Directors. The minority shareholders’ nominee will be submitted for election by the shareholders as the ninth 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 governance change does Ecopetrol (EC) report in this 6-K?

Ecopetrol reports that minority shareholders have again nominated Luis Felipe Henao Cardona to its Board of Directors. He will be submitted for election as the ninth director on the slate proposed by the Government of Colombia.

Who is the minority shareholders’ nominee to Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors?

The minority shareholders’ nominee is Mr. Luis Felipe Henao Cardona, who is being put forward for election as a director on the government-proposed slate.

How will Ecopetrol’s minority nominee be elected to the board?

The minority shareholders’ nominee, Luis Felipe Henao Cardona, will be submitted for election by the shareholders as the ninth director on the slate of nominees proposed by the Government of Colombia.

What role does the Government of Colombia play in Ecopetrol’s board nominations?

The Government of Colombia proposes a slate of nominees to Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors. The minority shareholders’ nominee is included as the ninth director on that government-proposed slate.

What kind of company is Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)?

Ecopetrol is described as the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the Americas. It has operations across hydrocarbon production, transport, refining, petrochemicals, gas distribution, power transmission, road concessions, and telecommunications in Colombia and several other countries.

Does this Ecopetrol update include financial or earnings data?

No. The content focuses on board nomination and corporate profile, describing the minority shareholders’ nominee and Ecopetrol’s business footprint, without presenting financial or earnings figures.