Ecopetrol reshuffles innovation, energy leaders

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Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) reports senior management changes focused on innovation and energy transition. The Board of Directors resolved that Mr. Sergio Andrés Moreno Acevedo will cease to serve as Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation as of the close of business on August 31, 2026. Ms. Diana Marcela Acero Rojas, currently Innovation and CT+i Portfolio Manager, will become Acting Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation effective September 1, 2026.

The Board also formalized the appointment of Mr. Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Mr. Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas, who had held that role on a temporary basis through August 30, 2026 and will take statutory leave before pursuing new opportunities. Ecopetrol states it will provide further disclosure regarding permanent appointments to these positions in line with applicable requirements.

Key Figures

Employees: more than 19,000 employees Share of Colombia hydrocarbon production: more than 60% Stake in ISA: 51.4% of ISA’s shares

3 metrics

Employees more than 19,000 employees Company workforce size described in the corporate profile section

Share of Colombia hydrocarbon production more than 60% Portion of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production for which Ecopetrol is responsible

Stake in ISA 51.4% of ISA’s shares Ownership interest obtained, providing participation in energy transmission and related businesses

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, forward-looking statements, energy transition, hydrocarbon production, +1 more

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

energy transition technical

"Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition, effective August 31, 2026"

Energy transition is the global shift from relying mainly on fossil fuels, like coal and oil, to using cleaner and renewable sources of energy, such as wind, solar, and water. This change is important to investors because it influences the future of energy markets, affects the value of related industries, and can create new opportunities or challenges as the world moves toward more sustainable energy sources.

hydrocarbon production technical

"it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production"

statutory leave regulatory

"will take a period of statutory leave, following which he intends"

Time off from work that employers must provide because a law or regulation guarantees it, such as paid or unpaid leave for sickness, pregnancy and childbirth, family care, or public holidays. Think of it like a contract term written into employment rules by government rather than by the company: it sets minimum rights, durations and sometimes pay. It matters to investors because statutory leave affects staffing, payroll costs, productivity planning, legal compliance and reputational risk, which can influence a company’s operating results and cash flow.

FAQ

What senior management changes did Ecopetrol (EC) announce on August 31, 2026?

Ecopetrol’s Board decided that Sergio Andrés Moreno Acevedo will leave the role of Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation on August 31, 2026, and appointed Diana Marcela Acero Rojas as Acting Corporate Vice President starting September 1, 2026.

Who is Ecopetrol’s new Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition?

Ecopetrol appointed Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition, effective August 31, 2026. He previously served as Project Leader in the Energy Transition Projects Management Department and succeeds Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas, who had served in the role on a temporary basis.

What is the status of the departing Energy Transition executive at Ecopetrol (EC)?

Ecopetrol states that Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas served as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition through August 30, 2026. He will take a period of statutory leave, after which he intends to pursue new professional opportunities.

Are the new Ecopetrol (EC) appointments permanent?

The appointments of Diana Marcela Acero Rojas as Acting Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation and Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition are acting roles. Ecopetrol plans further disclosure once permanent appointments are made.

How large is Ecopetrol (EC) and what share of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production does it handle?

Ecopetrol reports having more than 19,000 employees and being responsible for more than 60% of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production, as well as most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems in the country.

What stake does Ecopetrol (EC) hold in ISA and what businesses does this add?

Ecopetrol states it acquired 51.4% of ISA’s shares, giving it participation in energy transmission, real-time systems management (XM), and the Barranquilla–Cartagena coastal highway concession, plus leading positions in power transmission and road concessions through ISA and its subsidiaries.

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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 August, 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)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)

Yes ¨      No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)

Yes ¨      No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ¨      No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A

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: August 31, 2026

 

Ecopetrol Announces Changes in Senior Management

Bogotá, August 31, 2026

Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company" or "Ecopetrol") hereby announces that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on August 31, 2026, adopted the following resolutions:

Mr. Sergio Andrés Moreno Acevedo will cease to serve as Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation effective as of the close of business on August 31, 2026. Ms. Diana Marcela Acero Rojas, who currently serves as Innovation and CT+i Portfolio Manager, will assume the role of Acting Corporate Vice President of Science, Technology and Innovation, effective September 1, 2026. The Company wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Moreno for his leadership and contributions during his tenure and extends its best wishes for his future professional endeavors.

In addition, the Board of Directors formalized the appointment of Mr. Henryk Manuel Porras Villamil as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition, effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Porras Villamil previously served as Project Leader within the Energy Transition Projects Management Department. He succeeds Mr. Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas, who had served as Acting Executive Vice President of Energy Transition on a temporary basis through August 30, 2026. Mr. Gómez Cabarcas will take a period of statutory leave, following which he intends to pursue new professional opportunities.

The Company will make further disclosure to the market regarding the permanent appointments to these positions, as and when applicable, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements.

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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 Office

Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co 

Corporate Communications (Colombia)  

Email: _noticias@ecopetrol.com.co

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