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Shell has decided to sell its 50% stakes in Colombias Fuerte Sur, Purple Angel, and COL-5 offshore gas blocks, ending its upstream partnership with Ecopetrol.This move, confirmed by company and industry sources, marks the end of Shells exploration and production presence in Colombia after decades of activity.Shell will continue to supply lubricants and fuels through Biomax, but its exit from exploration and production signals a major shift.
Shell and Ecopetrol jointly operated these blocks, which saw significant gas finds over the last decade.The Gorgon-2 well in the COL-5 block, drilled at a depth of 2,400 meters, confirmed the existence of a deepwater gas province in the Colombian Caribbean.
These discoveries, including Kronos-1 and Purple Angel-1, raised hopes for a substantial boost to Colombias gas reserves.Despite the technical success, Shells exit reflects a mix of commercial and regulatory realities.
The company did not find gas volumes large enough to justify further large-scale investment.Shells Colombian Exit Signals Deeper Energy, Policy, and Market Shifts.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Colombias government, meanwhile, has stopped awarding new oil and gas exploration contracts as part of its energy transition strategy.
This policy shift has created uncertainty for investors and limited future growth opportunities in the sector.Colombias Growing Gas Deficit and Energy Transition ChallengesColombia faces a growing gas deficit.
Ecopetrol projects a shortfall of 120 billion BTU per day in 2025 and up to 300 billion BTU in 2026.
The countrys proven gas reserves stand at just over six years of consumption.Without new large-scale discoveries or developments, Colombia may need to rely more on imports, especially from neighboring countries.
Shells decision follows a pattern.Other global energy companies, such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Repsol, have also scaled back or exited Colombias upstream sector in recent years.These moves highlight the challenges facing Colombias hydrocarbons industry, including regulatory uncertainty, security concerns, and infrastructure issues.The governments energy transition plan aims to diversify away from fossil fuels, but Colombias current power generation capacity falls far short of what is needed for full electrification.
Fossil fuels still play a critical role in the economy and public finances.Shells exit underscores the tension between Colombias energy ambitions and the realities of market demand, investment risk, and national energy security.
The future of offshore gas development now rests with Ecopetrol and a shrinking pool of international partners.





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