Colombian officials presenting energy roadmap for El Niño preparedness with maps and infrastructure visuals
Colombian officials presenting energy roadmap for El Niño preparedness with maps and infrastructure visuals
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Colombia activa hoja de ruta con 50 acciones ante El Niño

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El Ministerio de Minas y Energía presentó una estrategia con 50 acciones para fortalecer el sistema energético ante el fenómeno de El Niño previsto para el segundo semestre de 2026.

El Gobierno nacional activó la hoja de ruta durante una sesión de la Comisión Asesora de Coordinación y Seguimiento de la Situación Energética. El plan involucra a entidades como la Upme, Creg, XM y Ecopetrol para monitorear la demanda eléctrica y el abastecimiento de gas.

El ministro Edwin Palma afirmó que el país busca anticiparse a posibles afectaciones. “Estamos actuando desde ahora. El país no puede esperar a que llegue la emergencia para tomar decisiones”, dijo.

El Ideam confirmó con certeza científica que El Niño será más intenso que el de 2024, con más de 90% de probabilidad para el segundo semestre. La empresa Celsia se prepara con 70% de cobertura de contratos y embalses al 73% de capacidad.

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