Colombia prior-consultation dispute over Sirius gas field threatens 40% of national supply

Fishermen in Taganga deny Ecopetrol's accusations of extortion in a prior-consultation process for the Sirius offshore gas project, which could supply 40% of Colombia's gas. Ecopetrol has not provided further details, and the dispute tests Colombia's prior-consultation framework. The outcome will determine whether the project proceeds, with significant implications for Colombia's energy security.