Seminar on Colombia’s Renewable Energy Investment
At the invitation of the Commercial Office of the Colombian Embassy in Japan, Dr. Ritter Diaz participated in the seminar Perspectives of Renewable Energy Investment in Colombia.
The seminar opened with welcoming remarks by Ms. Angela Duran, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Colombia, and included a series of insightful presentations focusing on Colombia’s energy transition and investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Speakers included representatives from Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Hydrocarbons Agency, Holland & Knight Law Firm, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Sumitomo Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank. The event attracted numerous representatives from Japanese companies engaged in the energy sector, highlighting the growing interest in Colombia as a renewable energy hub.
A key focus of the seminar was Colombia’s ambitious efforts to position itself as a leading country in hydrogen energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Presenters detailed the strategic steps being taken, including policies to foster green hydrogen production, attract international partnerships, and leverage Colombia’s rich renewable energy resources to drive this transformation.
The event also showcased Japanese companies actively operating in Colombia’s energy sector, emphasizing the strong bilateral collaboration in advancing renewable energy projects.
During the networking session, Dr. Diaz conveyed his gratitude to Mr. Juan Camilo Gomez, Head of the Commercial Office, for the invitation and reaffirmed JAPOLAC’s commitment to promoting Colombia’s renewable energy initiatives in Japan. He emphasized JAPOLAC’s alignment with Colombia’s shared vision of fostering sustainable development and innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean.
