Colombia allows thermal plants multi-supplier fuel purchases amid El Niño

Colombia's Ministry of Energy issued Decree 1491, amending Decree 1073 of 2015 to let thermal plants buy fuel from multiple suppliers under certain conditions, ending reliance on a single wholesale distributor. This is a regulatory response to El Niño-driven energy supply risks, aiming to enhance fuel security and grid reliability. The decree's impact depends on implementation and actual fuel availability.