Colombia energy ministry: only 7.7% of ordered 1,650 MW online by Sept

A Colombian Ministry of Environment and Energy memo shows that of 1,650 MW of generation capacity ordered, only 126.5 MW (7.7%) had entered operation by September 16, 2026. The shortfall suggests significant project delays or regulatory bottlenecks, raising concerns about grid reliability and potential supply gaps. The memo's findings are official but the reasons for the low commissioning rate are not detailed.