• Will Colombia’s energy industry be greener?
  • President Gustavo Petro has pledged to transform Colombia¡¯s energy industry in a greener direction. But the country¡¯s heavy economic dependence on hydrocarbons, illustrated by the legacy of its massive refinery in Barrancabermeja, poses steep challenges. The Ecopetrol Barrancabermeja Refinery in Colombia, on February 15, 2022.
  • How many oil and gas blocks does Colombia need a year?
  • BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, May 11 (Reuters) – Colombia will prioritize signing contracts for oil and gas blocks with companies making greater strides to cut carbon emissions, a government official said on Wednesday, adding the country needs to assign an average of 10 blocks a year to maintain fuel self-sufficiency.
  • Does Colombia need a fair energy transition plan?
  • With his recently proposed Fair Energy Transition Plan, President Gustavo Petro has pledged to transform Colombia¡¯s energy industry, which is heavily dependent upon hydrocarbons, and to move toward cleaner, renewable sources. But decreasing and eventually ending the country¡¯s dependence on petroleum won¡¯t be easy.
  • What is Colombia’s oil & gas industry?
  • Colombia’s oil and gas industry is a major source of income for the Andean country, where efforts to boost reserves pushed the government of President Ivan Duque to sign 69 exploration and production contracts over the last four years.
  • What solvent is used for soybean oil extraction?
  • The solvent for extraction is usually hexane, and the first stages of extraction can use a mixture of solvent (hexane) and oil, called miscella. Fig. 1 illustrates the conventional setup for the extraction of soybean oil (SBO).
  • What are the environmental benefits of soybean cake?
  • Environmental benefits involve waste water reduction and a reduction of the CO 2 footprint. Soybean oil is widely used as cooking oil, whereas the soybean cake is a valuable ingredient for animal food.