Colombia has introduced a revised tariff system for natural gas transportation that is expected to lower costs for households and businesses.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy highlighted that the new structure will have a major impact. On the Cartagena–Bogotá corridor, for example, the transport fee will fall from around USD 5.68 to USD 3 per thousand cubic feet of gas per day — nearly a 50% cut.

Minister of Mines and Energy Edwin Palma explained that this step is supported by other regulatory changes, such as an updated framework for the secondary gas market and authorization for long-term trading of imported gas. Together, these measures aim to reduce pressure on prices and enhance stability in the energy sector.

Palma also called on companies and stakeholders to commit to advancing import and regasification infrastructure projects, emphasizing that collaboration is essential to secure the nation’s energy future and to explore opportunities for cross-border energy integration.

The announcement came during the “Summit for the Reactivation of the Corridor of Life” in La Jagua de Ibirico, Cesar.

With these changes, the government is reinforcing its goal of building a more reliable and competitive energy system that benefits both citizens and industry.