Energy

Bogotá Adds Risk of Power Cuts to Its Months-Long Water Shortage

Utility says two new lines are vital to Colombia’s capital
Key projects bogged down due to environmental licensing delays

Power lines in Bogotá, which is at risk of power cuts without the construction of new transmission lines.Source: Universal Images Group Editorial

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By Andrea Jaramillo

September 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM UTC

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Colombia’s capital, which has been rationing water since April and may have to re-tighten restrictions, is now also at risk of power cuts amid delays in building new transmission corridors.

Grupo Energía Bogotá SA originally meant to have the Sogamoso and the Chivor-Norte power lines ready close to a decade ago in a bid to meet growing energy needs in the capital and surrounding towns in Cundinamarca province.