The appointment marks a move by the government to increase domestic energy production and expand drilling activities. The decision, first reported by La República, indicates a strategic pivot for the utility as it seeks to restore growth in its exploration footprint.
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Ecopetrol Names Joaquín Gutiérrez to Lead Colombian Oil and Gas Revival
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The leadership structure of Colombia's national energy company is changing to facilitate a shift in extraction policies. The board of directors at Ecopetrol selected Joaquín Gutiérrez to lead the state-controlled producer, where he will manage efforts to resume oil and gas exploration and restore the country's fracking plans.
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