COThe latest Resource and Reserve Report by Colombia’s National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), as of December 31, 2025, reported proven oil reserves of 2.02 billion barrels and a reserves-to-production ratio of 7.4 years, compared to 7.2 years in 2024. The article discusses opportunities in the hydrocarbons sector, positioning it as strategic for national energy security amid growing demands for efficiency, operational safety, environmental management, and technological transformation. SEMANA interviewed Catalina Camacho, CEO of Ingecontrol, a Colombian technical services integrator celebrating 50 years in the market, about industry challenges and expectations under the new government. She highlighted the need to reactivate production and advance discussions on fracking, which she believes can be managed safely and sustainably. She expressed optimism about growth, foreign investment returning due to increasing confidence, and the potential for the sector to strengthen its role in the economy.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses the potential return of foreign investment and the impact of the new government, it presents both the challenges and opportunities facing the hydrocarbons sector without overtly favoring either side. The framing remains balanced, focusing on expert opinions and industry-
