Ecopetrol has secured 81 billion cubic feet (Gbtud) of natural gas through a series of nine new contracts, designed to maintain supply continuity during the scheduled maintenance of the Spec pipeline.
The Colombian state-owned energy company announced the commercial agreements as a direct measure to support domestic demand while key infrastructure undergoes essential repairs.
The move underscores the company’s focus on supply security amid ongoing operational challenges.
By locking in this volume, Ecopetrol aims to prevent shortages that could impact power generation and industrial consumers during the maintenance window.
The contracts were finalized through a competitive commercial process, reflecting the company’s strategy to diversify supply sources and mitigate operational risks.
This development follows Ecopetrol’s broader efforts to manage energy supply during the upcoming El Niño weather phenomenon, which has previously strained power and gas resources in the region.