Ecopetrol.
Colombian petroleum company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 83
What's happening
Active this week
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Ecopetrol operates as the national oil company of Colombia.Some support2 reports
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Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed to the Ecopetrol board by the incoming government of Colombia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed chief executive of Ecopetrol, stemming from his presidential campaign.Some support1 report
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A law firm is investigating potential board breaches of fiduciary duties at Ecopetrol.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Oil prices saw daily fluctuations and the number of active oil rigs increased to 452.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol, the largest company in Colombia, acquired 51.4% of ISA's shares and holds leading positions across Bolivia and Chile.Some support1 report
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Camilo Barco was Ecopetrol's chief financial officer.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol operates a refinery in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, and has been investigated regarding environmental damage.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol faced political pressure from the presidential palace while conducting international deals in Houston amid national energy concerns.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol is reportedly seeking majority control of Brava Energia.Well supported8 reports
One to three months ago
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Ecopetrol, Colombia’s largest company, announced the end of Ricardo Roa’s tenure and the appointment of Luis Felipe Henao Cardona as new board chair.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ecopetrol, a Colombian petroleum company, is holding a shareholder meeting in Bogotá to discuss its corporate strategy and leadership.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol, a major oil company in Colombia, is facing market pressures as regional indices decline, linking its fate to broader Latin American trends and Brent oil prices.Some support7 reports2 developments inside
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Ecopetrol's board of directors approved executive leadership changes for the company on August 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Oil market performance in Latin America is being influenced by policy debates and global crude price rallies, involving major national oil companies.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The new administration in Colombia is prioritizing the recovery and revitalization of state-owned companies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ecopetrol announced an acquisition aimed at strengthening its presence and market share within the dynamic energy sector.Some support2 reports
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Ecopetrol and Petrobras are partnering to explore and develop offshore gas reserves in Colombian waters.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ecopetrol secured an Advanced LNG project through a take-or-pay agreement, playing a critical role in Colombia's energy security.Some support3 reports
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Ecopetrol issued an urgent letter regarding a competition sanction and is currently under review by the competition regulator.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol is establishing a 51.4% controlling stake in ISA, which serves as the backbone of Colombia's power grid.Some support2 reports
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Citigroup downgraded Ecopetrol shares on July 27, 2026. Ecopetrol is a petroleum company based in Colombia.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol, the major Colombian company, utilized the services of Covington & Burling for a compliance review, led by CEO Ricardo Roa.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Ecopetrol and Occidental Petroleum have been collaborating in the Permian Basin since 2019.Some support1 report
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Gas flows from the Buenaventura port to the Buga plant, where a new terminal feeds the national network for Ecopetrol.Some support1 report
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MarketBeat aggregates analyst ratings for the company Ecopetrol.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol's stock performance on July 4, 2025, lagged the S&P 500 gain but outperformed the Oils-Energy sector gain.Speculative1 report
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Major oil companies, including Ecopetrol, Occidental Petroleum, and Shell, face geopolitical risks including sanctions and drug trafficking issues while operating in Colombia.Speculative2 reports
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Ecopetrol acquired the Windpeshi project in Colombia on July 14, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Ecopetrol's daily gain on August 6, 2025, outpaced the S&P 500's loss, though its monthly loss trailed the Oils-Energy sector's gain.Some support2 reports
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Ecopetrol was identified as the largest company in Colombia in August 2025.Some support11 reports
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Analyst maintained a Sell rating on Ecopetrol on August 25, 2025.Some support1 report
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Former president Iván Duque approved oil company projects that posed risks to the Magdalena River in Colombia.Some support3 reports
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Around Ecopetrol this week
News at the entities that move Ecopetrol most-
Abelardo de la Espriella StructuralAbelardo de la Espriella demands answers regarding the circumstances surrounding Miguel Uribe's death.Moves Ecopetrol
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Brent OperationalECB chair signals readiness to raise rates as potential attacks in Yemen drive oil price spikes and market risk-off.Moves Ecopetrol
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board of directors StructuralThe Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its leadership body.Moves Ecopetrol
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Colombia StructuralThe ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Moves Ecopetrol
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Cartagena StructuralExtreme heat is causing a public health crisis in the coastal cities of Cartagena and Barranquilla, straining services and leading to heatstroke cases.Moves Ecopetrol
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company OperationalBoard approved a quarterly cash dividend increase on August 1, 2026.Moves Ecopetrol
Connections
The 40 strongest of 83, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brava Energia Structural
Ecopetrol acquired a controlling 51% stake in Brava Energia, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
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Isa Structural
Ecopetrol holds a controlling 51.4% ownership stake in Isa's shares.
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Ricardo Roa Structural
Ricardo Roa served as the CEO/President of Ecopetrol.
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Colombia Structural
Ecopetrol is a state-controlled, dominant energy company critical to Colombia's national supply and economic stability.
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Chile Structural
Ecopetrol operates under formal concessions and leading positions in road and power transmission within Chile.
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Company Structural
Ecopetrol acquired a majority ownership stake in the company ISA.
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Abelardo de la Espriella Structural
Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed to the Ecopetrol board and pledged to restore the state-owned energy company.
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Occidental Petroleum Operational
Ecopetrol and Occidental Petroleum are engaged in an ongoing joint venture to expand operations in the Permian Basin.
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Petrobras Operational
Ecopetrol and Petrobras maintain an active partnership focused on gas exploration in the Sirius prospect.
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Juan Carlos Hurtado Structural
Hurtado serves as the CEO of Ecopetrol, establishing a formal leadership and operational dependence between the individual and the company.
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Cartagena Structural
Ecopetrol owns and operates refineries located within the city limits of Cartagena.
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Bolivia Operational
Ecopetrol maintains a leading operational presence in Bolivia, particularly in power transmission.
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company Operational
The two entities are currently engaged in an advanced LNG project under a binding take-or-pay agreement.
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Barrancabermeja Structural
Ecopetrol structurally owns and operates a refinery located within the city of Barrancabermeja.
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Brent Operational
Ecopetrol's operational performance is heavily influenced by the price movements and market pressures of the Brent crude oil benchmark.
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Marcio Melgosa Transactional
Ecopetrol initiated formal proceedings against Marcio Melgosa via an urgent letter concerning a competition sanction.
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Luis Felipe Henao Cardona Structural
Luis Felipe Henao Cardona serves as the board chair of Ecopetrol.
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New York Stock Exchange Structural
Ecopetrol operates as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EC.
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Shell Operational
Ecopetrol and Shell maintain a dynamic relationship involving both joint project participation and active market competition.
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El Tiempo Structural
El Tiempo serves as the platform through which Ecopetrol executes and disseminates its campaign strategy.
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Iván Duque Transactional
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S&P Structural
S&P Global maintains Ecopetrol's global credit rating, establishing a formal evaluative dependency.
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Buenaventura Structural
A new terminal in Buenaventura provides essential operational input to Ecopetrol's national network.
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Barco Structural
A representative from Barco was employed by Ecopetrol as Chief Financial Officer.
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Norway Transactional
Ecopetrol acquired assets from firms owned by Norway's Statkraft.
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YPF Operational
Ecopetrol and YPF are major regional energy companies that actively compete in the market, influenced by global crude oil price movements.
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Castilla Operational
Ecopetrol's production is actively influenced by operational disruptions originating from or related to Castilla.
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Olympique Lyonnais Operational
The entities are engaged in an operational clash regarding investment and strategic direction.
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board of directors Structural
The board of directors exercises governance authority over Ecopetrol, approving executive leadership changes.
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Magdalena River Shared context
Ecopetrol's operational projects, specifically fracking initiatives, introduce potential environmental risks to the Magdalena River.
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Corficolombiana Operational
Corficolombiana bases its analysis on Ecopetrol's operational performance, specifically tracking output decline.
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Peru Shared context
Ecopetrol operates and holds leading positions in the power transmission sector within Peru.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat aggregates and reports on Ecopetrol's analyst ratings.
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Latin America Shared context
Ecopetrol is a major company operating within the geographic and economic context of Latin America.
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Gustavo Petro Operational
Gustavo Petro has exerted political pressure on Ecopetrol.
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EARTHWORKS Mentioned together
The relationship is based on co-mention in articles regarding environmental investigations into Ecopetrol's operations.
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Citigroup Mentioned together
Citigroup provided an assessment of Ecopetrol by downgrading its shares.
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Covington & Burling Transactional
Ecopetrol engaged Covington & Burling for compliance review services.
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Houston Shared context
Ecopetrol utilized an office in Houston to facilitate international business deals.
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Argentina Shared context
Ecopetrol is noted as a Latin American producer, placing it within the regional context of Argentina.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- Ecopetrol operates as the national oil company of Colombia.
- Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed chief executive of Ecopetrol, stemming from his presidential campaign.
- A law firm is investigating potential board breaches of fiduciary duties at Ecopetrol.
- Oil prices saw daily fluctuations and the number of active oil rigs increased to 452.
- Ecopetrol, the largest company in Colombia, acquired 51.4% of ISA's shares and holds leading positions across Bolivia and Chile.
- Camilo Barco was Ecopetrol's chief financial officer.
- Ecopetrol operates a refinery in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, and has been investigated regarding environmental damage.
August 2026
9 events- Ecopetrol faced political pressure from the presidential palace while conducting international deals in Houston amid national energy concerns.
- Ecopetrol, a Colombian petroleum company, is holding a shareholder meeting in Bogotá to discuss its corporate strategy and leadership.
- Ecopetrol's board of directors approved executive leadership changes for the company on August 27, 2026.
- Oil market performance in Latin America is being influenced by policy debates and global crude price rallies, involving major national oil companies.
- The new administration in Colombia is prioritizing the recovery and revitalization of state-owned companies.
- Ecopetrol announced an acquisition aimed at strengthening its presence and market share within the dynamic energy sector.
- Ecopetrol and Petrobras are partnering to explore and develop offshore gas reserves in Colombian waters.
- Ecopetrol secured an Advanced LNG project through a take-or-pay agreement, playing a critical role in Colombia's energy security.
- Ecopetrol issued an urgent letter regarding a competition sanction and is currently under review by the competition regulator.
July 2026
5 events- Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed to the Ecopetrol board by the incoming government of Colombia.
- Ecopetrol, Colombia’s largest company, announced the end of Ricardo Roa’s tenure and the appointment of Luis Felipe Henao Cardona as new board chair.
- Ecopetrol is establishing a 51.4% controlling stake in ISA, which serves as the backbone of Colombia's power grid.
- Citigroup downgraded Ecopetrol shares on July 27, 2026. Ecopetrol is a petroleum company based in Colombia.
- Ecopetrol, the major Colombian company, utilized the services of Covington & Burling for a compliance review, led by CEO Ricardo Roa.
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June 2026
12 events- Ecopetrol is reportedly seeking majority control of Brava Energia.
- Ecopetrol, a major oil company in Colombia, is facing market pressures as regional indices decline, linking its fate to broader Latin American trends and Brent oil prices.
- Ecopetrol and Occidental Petroleum have been collaborating in the Permian Basin since 2019.
- Gas flows from the Buenaventura port to the Buga plant, where a new terminal feeds the national network for Ecopetrol.
- MarketBeat aggregates analyst ratings for the company Ecopetrol.
- Ecopetrol's stock performance on July 4, 2025, lagged the S&P 500 gain but outperformed the Oils-Energy sector gain.
- Major oil companies, including Ecopetrol, Occidental Petroleum, and Shell, face geopolitical risks including sanctions and drug trafficking issues while operating in Colombia.
- Ecopetrol acquired the Windpeshi project in Colombia on July 14, 2025.
- Ecopetrol's daily gain on August 6, 2025, outpaced the S&P 500's loss, though its monthly loss trailed the Oils-Energy sector's gain.
- Ecopetrol was identified as the largest company in Colombia in August 2025.
- Analyst maintained a Sell rating on Ecopetrol on August 25, 2025.
- Former president Iván Duque approved oil company projects that posed risks to the Magdalena River in Colombia.