{"id":125643,"date":"2026-02-17T18:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isa-as-pru-sitioweb-001.azurewebsites.net\/?post_type=press&#038;p=125643"},"modified":"2026-02-20T18:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:38:13","slug":"ecopetrol-isa-electrical-reliability-barrancabermeja-refinery","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/isa-as-prod-sitioweb002.azurewebsites.net\/en\/press\/ecopetrol-isa-electrical-reliability-barrancabermeja-refinery\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecopetrol and ISA Successfully Complete Strategic Electrical Infrastructure Project at the Barrancabermeja Refinery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first project of the alliance includes the installation of photovoltaic solar systems at the Universidad Pedag\u00f3gica y Tecnol\u00f3gica de Colombia (UPTC) campuses in Tunja, Duitama, and Sogamoso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The savings generated by the University will be converted into food and housing scholarships for students, resources for renewable energy research, and electrical infrastructure modernization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The alliance marks the launch of a fund created by ISA to finance initiatives based on Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Sources (NCRES), aimed at closing energy gaps and improving quality of life in territories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecopetrol and<a href=\"https:\/\/isa-as-prod-sitioweb002.azurewebsites.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;ISA&nbsp;<\/a>have successfully completed a strategic electrical infrastructure project that enhances the reliability, efficiency, and operational flexibility of the Barrancabermeja Refinery, one of Colombia\u2019s most important industrial assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project involved the construction of two single-circuit electrical distribution lines, each with a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW) at 34.5 kilovolts (kV). This capacity is equivalent to the monthly electricity consumption of approximately 200,000 Colombian households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to this new infrastructure,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopetrol.com.co\/wps\/portal\/Home\/en\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopetrol.com.co\/wps\/portal\/Home\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecopetrol<\/a>&nbsp;will be able to gradually release 6.5 GBTU of natural gas per day to the national market. This volume is comparable to 10% of Colombia\u2019s demand for natural gas used in vehicles, contributing to the country\u2019s energy security and optimizing the use of resources at the Barrancabermeja Refinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The electrical infrastructure includes a 1.2-kilometer overhead section and two underground sections measuring 160 meters and 850 meters, respectively, along with their corresponding technical connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new connection enables the Barrancabermeja Refinery to increase its capacity to receive electricity from remote self-generation projects, particularly from solar and wind sources. It also provides the necessary backup and reliability to address contingency scenarios or changes in the operational configuration of industrial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project will generate significant operational, economic, and environmental benefits. These include estimated annual savings of nearly US$6 million, resulting from fewer shutdowns caused by electrical failures, reduced gas consumption, and optimized energy costs for refinery operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, savings of approximately US$2.4 million per year are expected from the reduction of outages related to electrical failures, while an additional US$3.4 million annually will come from operational savings in gas consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an environmental perspective, the project will help reduce CO\u2082 emissions by approximately 205,000 tons per year, making a meaningful contribution to the Ecopetrol Group\u2019s sustainability and energy transition commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this initiative, Ecopetrol and ISA reaffirm their commitment to operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the strengthening of a robust and reliable energy infrastructure in support of company operations and the well-being of all Colombians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecopetrol is Colombia\u2019s largest company and one of the leading integrated energy companies in the Americas, with more than 18,000 employees. In Colombia, it accounts for over 60% of hydrocarbon production and manages most of the country\u2019s hydrocarbon transportation, logistics, and refining systems. It also holds leading positions in petrochemicals and gas distribution. Through the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA\u2019s shares, Ecopetrol participates in power transmission, real-time system operations (XM), and the Barranquilla\u2013Cartagena Coastal Highway concession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internationally, Ecopetrol operates in strategic basins across the Americas, with exploration and production activities in the United States (Permian Basin and Gulf of Mexico) and Brazil. 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