A group of 82 senators and representatives to the House of Representatives in Colombia has presented (for the fifth time) a bill that seeks to prohibit hydraulic fracturing and the exploitation of unconventional reservoirs in the country. The initiative, promoted by the Alianza Colombia Libre de Fracking (ACLF), comes in response to concerns about the negative effects this technique could have on water and life in general.
Fracking ban in Colombia
This project has obtained the support of a diverse coalition of political parties, including the ruling Historic Pact and center-right parties such as the U and Nuevo Liberalismo. The consensus among political forces reflects the growing awareness of the need to protect natural resources. natural resources resources and move towards a more sustainable energy model.
[post_relacionado]According to ACLFduring the meeting, which took place under a mixed modality, “ideas were shared and strategies were outlined to stop fracking and YNC exploration/exploitation in Colombia”.
The fracking has been a divisive issue in Colombia. During the term of former President Iván Duque, pilot projects were approved to evaluate its impact, although without committing to its general implementation. In contrast, the administration of President Gustavo Petro has expressed firm opposition to this technique, aligning itself with citizen demands and the recommendations of environmental experts.
It is important to mention that Tatiana Roa, Vice-Minister of Environmental Land Management, highlighted the importance of the project, stating that the climate crisis demands immediate action. According to Roa, the approval of this law would be a fundamental step for Colombia to lead the climate discussion at a global level and advance towards a clean energy transition. clean energy transition.
With this proposal to ban fracking in Colombia, the country could position itself as a benchmark in the fight against climate change, sending a clear message about its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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Source: Oilandgasmagazine
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