Colombia Reopens Private-Sector Electricity Trade With Ecuador
Colombia has formalized the restart of private-sector electricity trade with Ecuador. Colombia's energy minister said the resolution enabling commercial transactions between private agents in both countries is final.
Restart framework
The announcement states that international electricity transactions are expected to resume “in the coming days.” Colombia had stopped selling electricity to Ecuador in January 2026.
The reopening follows the resolution that allows energy exports within the international-electricity-transactions framework. The official statement described the system as a historic mechanism that supports energy security while preserving Colombia's national-interest and energy-sovereignty conditions.
What remains unspecified
The announcement does not state delivered volumes, prices, contract counterparties, or a first transaction date. Those variables will determine the operational and commercial importance of the reopening.
What to watch
- The date and scale of the first resumed transactions.
- Contracted volumes and pricing between private agents.
- Ecuador's role for imported electricity as dry-season planning evolves.
Source
El Universo — “Colombia oficializa la reanudación de exportación de energía con Ecuador”
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