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Colombia's gas rationing due to SPEC LNG repairs
Colombia's gas supply faced rationing due to repairs at SPEC LNG, impacting essential services and industries, but restrictions were lifted on November 1.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 1 November 2026.
The story so far as of 1 November 2026
On 25 September, SPEC LNG announced a temporary reduction in gas supply due to repairs, leading the Ministry of Mines and Energy to declare gas rationing. The rationing prioritized households and essential services. On 27 October, the government implemented programmed rationing, estimating a shortfall of 133 million cubic feet daily, with repairs expected to last seven to eight days. On 1 November, the Ministry lifted the restrictions after resolving technical issues, restoring the terminal's capacity to 533 million cubic feet per day.
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Coverage, day by day
- Regulation
Gas supply restrictions lifted in Colombia
Impact Energy suppliers and industrial users resume normal operations as gas supply stabilizes.
Sources: Valora Analitik ↗, El Colombiano ↗, El Tiempo Economía ↗, La República ↗
- Regulation
Gas rationing starts due to SPEC terminal repairs
Impact Energy-dependent industries face reduced gas supply, affecting production schedules.
Sources: El Tiempo Economía ↗, El Colombiano ↗
- Disruption
SPEC LNG regasification issue leads to gas rationing
Impact Energy providers and public services face supply constraints, affecting operations and service delivery.
Sources: El Colombiano ↗
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