Ministry of Mines and Energy to reactivate Puerto Voluntad from July 1

The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the reactivation of Puerto Voluntad starting July 1 to expand the country's logistical capacity.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the reactivation of the former Impala port infrastructure under the new entity Puerto Voluntad. The measure aims to consolidate the site as Colombia's main multimodal energy and logistics hub. The reactivation will begin on July 1 and will recover about 50 hectares of infrastructure, more than 1,200 meters of dock and storage capacity of 850,000 barrels. The project will connect with rail and river systems. Minister Edwin Palma stated that

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Colombian officials presenting energy roadmap for El Niño preparedness with maps and infrastructure visuals
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Colombia activates roadmap with 50 actions for El Niño

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The Ministry of Mines and Energy presented a strategy with 50 actions to strengthen the energy system ahead of the El Niño phenomenon expected in the second half of 2026.

Frontera Energy and Ecopetrol have confirmed that the regasification terminal at Puerto Bahía will start operations with 126 million cubic feet per day (Mpcd) of gas by the end of 2026. The project will use existing infrastructure and involves a US$80 million investment from Frontera. The companies urge speeding up environmental and infrastructure permits.

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Cuban officials outlined on Mesa Redonda measures to counter the intensified U.S. energy blockade, which has blocked fuel shipments for over three months. First Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Argelio Jesús Abad Vigoa stated that over 1,400 MW of installed capacity remains idle due to lack of crude oil. Progress includes domestic production, renewables, and restorations to stabilize the grid.

Colombia's thermal power plants are gearing up to boost liquefied natural gas imports ahead of El Niño's expected arrival in August, which could deplete hydroelectric reservoirs. Alejandro Castañeda, director of Andeg, said the Spec terminal will run at full capacity to support the grid. The move aims to prevent blackouts during the dry season.

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Several Colombian business groups denounced blockades on the Cali-Buenaventura road that have now lasted four days and affect foreign trade at the main Pacific port.

Invest Pacific is leading a business mission from Valle del Cauca in Madrid, Spain, running until May 8. The effort aims to connect with Spanish firms in agroindustry, logistics, and renewable energy. It is organized in partnership with the Valle del Cauca Governor's Office and ProColombia.

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Interior Minister Armando Benedetti announced that, on President Gustavo Petro's instructions, a major reconstruction of Ernesto Cortissoz Airport in Barranquilla will begin. The president will visit the city in the coming weeks to outline the financial structuring and works details. The announcement comes after over a decade of delays in the airport's modernization.

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