Colombian President Gustavo Petro has acknowledged a looming shortage in the nation's natural gas supply, stating that imports will be necessary to meet future demand.
The admission underscores growing concerns about the sustainability of domestic production levels and the potential for increased energy costs across the economy.
Petro noted that the country lacks sufficient gas reserves for the coming years, creating an immediate need to look abroad for supply.
Petro noted that the country lacks sufficient gas reserves for the coming years, creating an immediate need to look abroad for supply.
He confirmed that while gas availability will be maintained through imports, the financial burden will increase.
"We do not have enough gas for the next few years and there was a need to import.
There will be gas, yes, but a little more expensive," Petro said.