Ecopetrol S.A. acquires Wind Autogeneración S.A.S., owner of the Windpeshi renewable energy wind project, located in La Guajira
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has completed the acquisition of Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. from Enel S.A.S., securing the Windpeshi renewable energy wind project in La Guajira, Colombia. The project will have an installed capacity of 205 MW and is expected to generate 1,006 GWh/year, meeting 8-9% of Ecopetrol Group's energy demand.
The project requires an estimated investment of $350 million between 2025-2027 and aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 4.8 million tons. Construction is planned to restart by late 2025, with operations expected to begin before 2028. This marks Ecopetrol's first fully-developed non-conventional renewable energy project in La Guajira, a region known for its solar and wind energy potential.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) ha completato l'acquisizione di Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. da Enel S.A.S., assicurandosi il progetto eolico rinnovabile Windpeshi nella regione di La Guajira, Colombia. Il progetto avrà una capacità installata di 205 MW e si prevede che genererà 1.006 GWh/anno, coprendo l'8-9% della domanda energetica del Gruppo Ecopetrol.
Il progetto richiede un investimento stimato di 350 milioni di dollari tra il 2025 e il 2027 e mira a ridurre le emissioni di CO2 di 4,8 milioni di tonnellate. La costruzione è prevista riprendere entro la fine del 2025, con l'inizio delle operazioni previsto prima del 2028. Questo rappresenta il primo progetto di energia rinnovabile non convenzionale completamente sviluppato da Ecopetrol a La Guajira, una regione nota per il suo potenziale solare ed eolico.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) ha finalizado la adquisición de Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. de Enel S.A.S., asegurando el proyecto de energía renovable eólica Windpeshi en La Guajira, Colombia. El proyecto tendrá una capacidad instalada de 205 MW y se espera que genere 1.006 GWh/año, cubriendo entre el 8 y 9% de la demanda energética del Grupo Ecopetrol.
El proyecto requiere una inversión estimada de 350 millones de dólares entre 2025 y 2027 y tiene como objetivo reducir las emisiones de CO2 en 4,8 millones de toneladas. La construcción está prevista que se reanude a finales de 2025, con operaciones que comenzarían antes de 2028. Este es el primer proyecto de energía renovable no convencional completamente desarrollado por Ecopetrol en La Guajira, una región reconocida por su potencial solar y eólico.
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Ecopetrol (NYSE : EC) a finalisé l'acquisition de Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. auprès d'Enel S.A.S., sécurisant ainsi le projet éolien d'énergie renouvelable Windpeshi à La Guajira, en Colombie. Le projet disposera d'une capacité installée de 205 MW et devrait générer 1 006 GWh/an, couvrant 8 à 9 % de la demande énergétique du groupe Ecopetrol.
Le projet nécessite un investissement estimé à 350 millions de dollars entre 2025 et 2027 et vise à réduire les émissions de CO2 de 4,8 millions de tonnes. La construction devrait reprendre fin 2025, avec un début des opérations prévu avant 2028. Il s'agit du premier projet d'énergie renouvelable non conventionnelle entièrement développé par Ecopetrol à La Guajira, une région reconnue pour son potentiel solaire et éolien.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) hat die Übernahme von Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. von Enel S.A.S. abgeschlossen und sich damit das erneuerbare Windenergieprojekt Windpeshi in La Guajira, Kolumbien, gesichert. Das Projekt wird eine installierte Kapazität von 205 MW haben und voraussichtlich 1.006 GWh/Jahr erzeugen, was 8-9% des Energiebedarfs der Ecopetrol-Gruppe deckt.
Das Projekt erfordert eine geschätzte Investition von 350 Millionen US-Dollar zwischen 2025 und 2027 und zielt darauf ab, die CO2-Emissionen um 4,8 Millionen Tonnen zu reduzieren. Der Baubeginn ist für Ende 2025 geplant, der Betrieb soll vor 2028 aufgenommen werden. Dies ist Ecopetrols erstes vollständig entwickeltes Projekt für nicht konventionelle erneuerbare Energien in La Guajira, einer Region, die für ihr Solar- und Windenergiepotenzial bekannt ist.
- Project will generate 1,006 GWh/year, covering 8-9% of Ecopetrol Group's energy demand
- Expected reduction of 4.8 million tons of CO2 emissions
- Strategic expansion into renewable energy sector in La Guajira region
- Strengthens Ecopetrol's energy transition and decarbonization initiatives
- Full ownership (100%) acquisition provides complete control over the project
- Significant capital requirement of $350 million between 2025-2027
- Extended timeline with operations not starting until 2028
- Project construction needs to be restarted, indicating potential previous delays
- Requires complex coordination with Wayuu indigenous communities
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Ecopetrol's Windpeshi acquisition accelerates decarbonization while securing 8-9% of energy needs with estimated $350M investment through 2027.
Ecopetrol's acquisition of Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. marks a strategic shift in the company's energy portfolio. The 205 MW Windpeshi project in La Guajira will generate approximately 1,006 GWh/year, covering 8-9% of Ecopetrol Group's energy demand - a significant portion that transforms the company's energy sourcing.
This acquisition delivers three key benefits: cost optimization through reduced electricity purchases, decarbonization with projected CO2 reductions of 4.8 million tons, and supply security through self-generation. The timing aligns with Colombia's aggressive renewable energy targets and capitalizes on La Guajira's exceptional wind resources, which feature capacity factors typically exceeding 60% - nearly double global averages.
The $350 million investment through 2027 represents approximately 3-4% of Ecopetrol's annual capital expenditure, a manageable allocation that doesn't significantly strain finances while providing long-term operational benefits. With construction restarting by end-2025 and operations before 2028, this timeline aligns with Colombia's growing electricity demands.
Most notably, this acquisition signals Ecopetrol's evolution beyond traditional hydrocarbons. As their first wholly-developed renewable project, Windpeshi establishes the technical and organizational infrastructure for future renewable developments, potentially creating a significant growth vertical for the company in a region recognized globally for renewable potential.
The Windpeshi project, located in La Guajira, between the municipalities of Uribia and Maicao, will have an installed capacity of 205 MW for wind power generation. This capacity will be immediately integrated into the self-consumption portfolio of the Ecopetrol Group. The renewable energy project is expected to contribute an average of 1,006 GWh/year, corresponding to approximately 8
Once operational, the Windpeshi Project is expected to contribute to energy cost optimization and the commitment to accelerate the energy transition in
Ecopetrol plans to restart construction of the project no later than the end of 2025, with the expectation of starting operations before 2028. For development and construction, Ecopetrol plans to engage top-tier contractors who meet high quality standards and have experience in projects of this type.
Ecopetrol's engagement and intercultural dialogue with ancestral authorities and leaders of the Wayuu indigenous communities who live in the area impacted by the project, is expected to be a key part of the development. Ecopetrol plans to carry such engagement in coordination with national, regional, and local authorities and entities.
As part of its energy transition strategy, the Windpeshi Project marks the beginning of Ecopetrol's era of non-conventional renewable energy projects in the department of La Guajira, recognized worldwide as one of the regions with the greatest potential for solar and wind energy development. The Windpeshi Project is also the first of its kind developed entirely by Ecopetrol.
From the date hereof, Ecopetrol begins the process of integrating Wind Autogeneración S.A.S. into the Ecopetrol Group's corporate and organizational structure.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in
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