Cali, Colombia, hosted the Econova Bio-X 2025 Bioenergy Innovation Forum, organized by the Cali Chamber of Commerce and the Econova Initiative of the Ecopetrol Group. The event brought together national and international leaders to share technologies, experiences, and success stories that are transforming the energy sector through bioenergy solutions.
Representing the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), María Alejandra Garzón, Technical Coordinator of the Latin America and the Caribbean Methane Emissions Observatory (OEMLAC), presented regional advances in bioenergy and its strategic role in the global energy transition. She highlighted the policies and regulatory frameworks that are promoting the development of biogas and biomethane as key alternatives to reduce emissions, close energy gaps, and drive territorial development.
The forum gathered more than 180 participants in a full day dedicated to exploring the future of bioenergy in Colombia, addressing topics such as:
The potential of biogas and biomethane in the national energy system.
Innovations and challenges in solid waste utilization.
New technological developments for biomass transformation.
Opportunities to accelerate the country’s energy transition.
OLACDE’s participation reaffirms its commitment to capacity building, technical knowledge dissemination, and the promotion of sustainable solutions that support decarbonization and inclusive energy development across Latin America and the Caribbean.
