Ecopetrol.
Colombian petroleum company
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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Ecopetrol, an oil company operating in Barrancabermeja on the Magdalena River, trades shares on the New York Stock Exchange.Some support1 report
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MarketBeat aggregates analyst ratings for the company Ecopetrol.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jefferies Financial Group raised its rating for Ecopetrol on November 3, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest company, is trading as ADRs in New York and is involved in Abelardo de la Espriella's election campaign.Some support2 reports
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Joaquín Gutiérrez has been named the new president of Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled oil company.Some support1 report
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Ricardo Roa, former Ecopetrol head and Petro campaign manager, is involved in a wider action between Colombia and Bolivia.Some support1 report
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Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed chief executive of Ecopetrol, stemming from his presidential campaign.Some support2 reports
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Ecopetrol appointed Ávila as compliance officer and faces conflict reparations claims in Colombia.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 support13 reports2 developments inside
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Petrobras announced an oil find in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, while a Petrobras-Ecopetrol offshore campaign concluded, amid a market rally sparked by Bolsonaro's lead.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Oil price cuts affect Colombian exporters and Chilean importers, while Ecopetrol's performance is noted amid political commentary.Some support1 report
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Ecopetrol operates as the national oil company of Colombia.Some support4 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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A law firm is investigating potential board breaches of fiduciary duties at Ecopetrol.Some support1 report
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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 support2 reports
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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
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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'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 support5 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 support3 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
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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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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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What's reaching Ecopetrol
Events traced to Ecopetrol, step by step, newest first- Ecopetrol's operational focus may change amid new licensing and green goalsEcopetrol's future resource base may shift due to new licensing and renewable goals.Possible
- Aguia's resource success may strengthen Ecopetrol's financial positionImproved resource revenue may boost state investment in EcopetrolPossible
- Rising violence in Colombia may increase Ecopetrol's security costsRising violence in Colombia may increase Ecopetrol's security costsLikely
- Ecopetrol may face mixed financial impacts from proposed tax reformsEcopetrol may face mixed financial impacts from proposed tax reformsPossible
- Ecopetrol may face higher capital costs amid fiscal pressuresEcopetrol may face higher capital costs amid fiscal pressuresPossible
- De la Espriella's oil revival pledge may boost Ecopetrol's roleDe la Espriella's oil revival pledge may boost Ecopetrol's rolePossible
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- Severe El Niño could pressure Ecopetrol amid inflation and peso weaknessSevere El Niño could pressure Ecopetrol amid inflation and peso weaknessPossible
- Ecopetrol may face regulatory shifts under new administrationEcopetrol may face regulatory shifts as Espriella pushes for market-friendly oil and gas revivalPossible
- Ecopetrol may see reduced margins as Colombian crude grades easeEcopetrol may face reduced revenue and margins due to easing Colombian crude grades.Possible
- Ecopetrol may gain market boost under new Colombian administrationEcopetrol may benefit from new administration's push to revive oil and gas sectorLikely
- Ecopetrol shares fall amid Colombian peso market volatilityEcopetrol shares fall amid Colombian peso market volatilityReported
Explainers that pass through Ecopetrol
Ecopetrol is a step on the way to someone elseAround Ecopetrol this week
News at the entities that move Ecopetrol most-
Abelardo de la Espriella StructuralEspriella addressed the fiscal crisis and crime issues in Colombia.Moves Ecopetrol
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Colombia StructuralThe U.S. government vetoed a proposed Gripen sale, and a group led recycling industry talking points.Moves Ecopetrol
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Brent OperationalMiddle East tensions are driving oil price premiums and weakening Euro confidence due to geopolitical risks and French sovereign risk.Moves Ecopetrol
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board of directors StructuralEntegris's board of directors approved a $500 million share repurchase program on November 1, 2026.Moves Ecopetrol
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Petrobras OperationalLula da Silva's re-election affects market sentiment among major Brazilian firms like Petrobras and Itaú Unibanco.Moves Ecopetrol
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company OperationalThe executive chairman and CEO of NeOnc filed Form 4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves Ecopetrol
Connections
The 40 strongest of 96, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colombia Structural
Ecopetrol is Colombia's state-controlled, dominant energy company critical to national supply and economic stability.
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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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Petrobras Operational
Ecopetrol and Petrobras maintain an active partnership and joint venture focused on deepwater natural gas exploration in the Sirius prospect.
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Isa Structural
Isa operates as a grid subsidiary of Ecopetrol, establishing a formal hierarchical dependency.
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Ricardo Roa Structural
Ricardo Roa served as the CEO/President of Ecopetrol.
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Abelardo de la Espriella Structural
The political leader (B) exercises governmental authority to dictate the governance, appointments, and recovery mandate of state-owned Ecopetrol (A).
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Joaquín Gutiérrez Structural
Joaquín Gutiérrez holds the position of president and chief executive at Ecopetrol.
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Carlos Suárez Structural
Carlos Suárez holds the formal position of Chairman of the Board for Ecopetrol.
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Brent Operational
Ecopetrol's financial performance and shares are directly influenced by the price movements and market pressures of the Brent crude oil benchmark.
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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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Company Structural
Ecopetrol acquired a majority ownership stake in the company ISA.
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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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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 infrastructure.
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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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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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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
a deal or exchange
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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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Gustavo Petro Structural
Gustavo Petro exercises formal governance and political pressure over Ecopetrol.
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Barco Structural
A representative from Barco was employed by Ecopetrol as Chief Financial Officer.
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Buenaventura Structural
A new terminal in Buenaventura provides essential operational input to Ecopetrol's national network.
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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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New York Shared context
Ecopetrol trades its shares via ADRs within the New York financial market.
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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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Jefferies Financial Group Mentioned together
Jefferies Financial Group provides financial ratings and analysis on Ecopetrol.
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National Hydrocarbons Agency Operational
Ecopetrol operates under an exploration contract that is formally overseen by the National Hydrocarbons Agency.
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New York Shared context
Ecopetrol shares are traded as an ADR in the New York market.
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Citigroup Mentioned together
Citigroup provided an assessment of Ecopetrol by downgrading its shares.
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Ávila Shared context
Ecopetrol is associated with the location Ávila based on a single snapshot describing an employment relationship.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
6 events- Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest company, is trading as ADRs in New York and is involved in Abelardo de la Espriella's election campaign.
- Joaquín Gutiérrez has been named the new president of Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled oil company.
- Ricardo Roa, former Ecopetrol head and Petro campaign manager, is involved in a wider action between Colombia and Bolivia.
- Ecopetrol appointed Ávila as compliance officer and faces conflict reparations claims in Colombia.
- Petrobras announced an oil find in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, while a Petrobras-Ecopetrol offshore campaign concluded, amid a market rally sparked by Bolsonaro's lead.
- Oil price cuts affect Colombian exporters and Chilean importers, while Ecopetrol's performance is noted amid political commentary.
September 2026
7 events- Abelardo de la Espriella was appointed chief executive of Ecopetrol, stemming from his presidential campaign.
- Ecopetrol operates as the national oil company of Colombia.
- 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.
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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.
June 2026
12 events- MarketBeat aggregates analyst ratings for the company Ecopetrol.
- 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 is reportedly seeking majority control of Brava Energia.
- 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.
- 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.