Energy & Infrastructure Legal Services

Expert Guidance for Hydrocarbon Operations

Navigate Colombia's E&P landscape with comprehensive legal support. We handle ANH contract negotiations, environmental licensing, and community relations for successful operations. Recent achievements include securing exploration rights in frontier basins and optimizing fiscal terms saving clients millions. Our expertise spans conventional and unconventional resources, offshore developments, and enhanced recovery projects.

ANH Contract Negotiation
Environmental Licensing
Community Agreements
Technical Evaluations

Ensure full compliance with Colombia's complex hydrocarbon regulations. We manage relationships with ANH, Ministry of Mines, ANLA, and regional authorities. Our proactive approach prevents operational disruptions and regulatory penalties. Recent regulatory victories include securing operational flexibility for pilot projects and obtaining favorable interpretations on royalty calculations.

ANH Compliance Management
Environmental Standards
Royalty Optimization
Technical Regulations

Support pipeline, refining, and distribution operations throughout Colombia. We structure transportation agreements, negotiate tariffs, and ensure Regulatory Compliance for midstream assets. Downstream expertise includes fuel distribution licensing, pricing compliance, and retail network development. Recent projects include structuring $500M pipeline investments and establishing nationwide distribution networks.

Pipeline Development
Transportation Agreements
Refining Operations
Distribution Networks

Execute strategic transactions in Colombia's oil & gas sector. We structure acquisitions, farm-ins, and joint ventures maximizing value while minimizing risk. Due Diligence expertise identifies hidden liabilities and optimization opportunities. Recent transactions include $2B asset acquisitions and innovative carry arrangements enabling capital-efficient growth.

Asset Acquisitions
Farm-in Agreements
Joint Venture Structuring
Due Diligence

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Strategic Hydrocarbon Opportunities

Colombia's Oil & Gas Potential

Colombia offers significant hydrocarbon opportunities with proven reserves and frontier exploration potential. Recent discoveries in Caribbean offshore and Putumayo basin demonstrate untapped resources. The regulatory framework provides fiscal stability and competitive terms. Enhanced recovery in mature fields offers immediate production gains. We position clients to maximize these opportunities through Strategic Planning and flawless execution.

ANH Contract Excellence

Optimize Your Contractual Framework

Success in Colombia's oil & gas sector starts with optimal ANH contracts. We negotiate favorable terms including extended exploration periods, flexible work programs, and competitive royalty structures. Our expertise includes innovative contract models for unconventional resources and offshore developments. Recent negotiations secured 30% reduction in minimum work commitments while maintaining acreage positions.

Environmental & Social Excellence

Sustainable Operations in Sensitive Areas

Oil & gas operations in Colombia require sophisticated environmental and social management. We navigate complex requirements including Prior Consultation, environmental licensing, and biodiversity offsets. Our integrated approach ensures operational continuity while maintaining social license. Recent projects achieved zero community conflicts through proactive engagement and innovative benefit-sharing mechanisms.

Oil & Gas Operations FAQ

Key Questions for Hydrocarbon Investors

Colombia offers diverse opportunities including frontier exploration in Caribbean offshore, enhanced recovery in mature fields, unconventional resources in Magdalena Valley, and gas development for growing domestic demand. Recent bid rounds attracted major international players. The government provides competitive fiscal terms with stability guarantees. Infrastructure investments in pipelines and terminals create additional opportunities.

ANH contracts follow standardized models (E&P or TEA) with negotiable commercial terms. The process includes technical qualification, bid submission, and direct negotiation. Exploration periods typically span 6-9 years with possible extensions. Work commitments are negotiated based on geological risk. We optimize contract terms securing favorable conditions while ensuring bankable agreements for project financing.

Operations require environmental licenses from ANLA covering all project phases. Key requirements include Environmental Impact Assessments, biodiversity management plans, water use permits, and air emissions controls. Prior Consultation is mandatory in areas with ethnic communities. Compliance costs typically represent 3-5% of project investment. We streamline the process ensuring timely approvals.

Royalties range from 8-25% based on production levels using a sliding scale. Additional government take includes income tax (31%), and potential economic rights payments for large discoveries. Total government take typically ranges 40-60% depending on project economics. Fiscal stability agreements available for major investments. We structure operations optimizing the fiscal burden while maintaining compliance.

Colombia has extensive pipeline networks connecting major basins to refineries and export terminals. Key infrastructure includes Coveñas and Cartagena terminals for crude exports, nationwide refined product distribution, and growing gas pipeline network. Third-party access regulations ensure infrastructure availability. We negotiate optimal transportation agreements and advise on infrastructure investments.

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