EUR/USD 1.14749
0.101%
Gold 4341.61
1.822%
Oil 96.516
-0.989%
USD/JPY 155.965
-0.199%
GBP/USD 1.33576
-0.166%
GBP/JPY 208.329
-0.367%
Browse More
  • English
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • Indonesia
Subscribe
Real-time News
Anthropic: As of August 2026, Claude accounted for 26% of AI R&D usage.On September 18th, NBC reported, citing seven current and former U.S. and Western officials, that the Pentagon is assessing a significant reduction in U.S. military deployments in Europe, potentially withdrawing approximately 25,000 troops, roughly one-third of the current U.S. troop presence in the region. The proposed reduction could even extend to a maximum of 40,000 troops. If implemented, this would be the largest adjustment to the U.S. military presence in Europe since the end of the Cold War. Currently, the U.S. has approximately 80,000 troops stationed in Europe, primarily in Germany, Italy, and Spain. The report states that the Pentagon launched a six-month review of its European troop presence in June. European Command Commander Alex Greenkiewicz is expected to submit the assessment to Defense Secretary Hergsays soon, with plans potentially involving reductions in air and naval personnel, ground troops, or adjustments to troop deployment locations. Pentagon officials stated that the review aims to ensure U.S. military deployments align with the "America First" strategy. Some European countries and U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern about the large-scale withdrawal, arguing that it could weaken NATOs deterrent capabilities. Supporters, however, believe the U.S. should reallocate its overseas military resources, assigning more regional defense responsibilities to Europe. The relevant plan has not yet been finalized, and any withdrawal is expected to proceed after the final recommendation is submitted to the president for approval.According to NBC News, the Pentagon is considering withdrawing nearly a third of its U.S. troops from Europe.OpenAI launches a new AI model for law firms.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 316.14 points, or 0.61%, to close at 51,778.04 on Thursday, September 17; the S&P 500 rose 85.91 points, or 1.14%, to close at 7,637.72; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 439.87 points, or 1.69%, to close at 26,418.30.

In Colombia, natural gas consumption has outpaced production

Charlie Brooks

Jun 28, 2022 11:31


According to our most recent Colombia Country Analysis Brief, Colombia imported 14,2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas to help meet its natural gas demand for electricity in 2020, when a drop in hydroelectric power was caused by drought.


In 2020, hydroelectricity will contribute to around 65% of Colombia's electrical generation, down from nearly 80% in earlier years. Since hydropower is Colombia's principal energy source, droughts may have a significant effect on the country's electrical producing mix.


The bulk of natural gas used in Colombia is produced domestically and employed to create electricity. In recent years, imports have progressively bridged the gap between domestic natural gas production and domestic demand. In 2020, Colombia produced 399 Bcf of dry natural gas, while domestic consumption was 413 Bcf.


Concerns over the reliability of the nation's electricity supply prompted the Colombian government to approve the Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao (SPEC) LNG import plant in November 2014. The facility started operations in November 2016. The administration has since proposed the Pacific Regasification LNG terminal as the nation's second LNG import plant.


EPM is currently developing the new hydroelectric dam project Ituango. The first of eight 300-megawatt generating units will commence operating in the second part of 2022. The whole project will have a capacity of 2.4 gigawatts when it is finished in 2025. If completed, the Ituango project would be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Colombia in terms of generating capacity. In 2020, the installed electrical production capacity of Colombia was 17 gigawatts.

Suggestion