Catherine Ortiz's questions to Ecopetrol SA (EC) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Catherine Ortiz of Davivienda asked for more details on the company's asset disinvestment strategy, questioning if it was related to President Petro's comments about selling U.S. assets and what the broader strategy entails.
Answer
The Corporate VP of New Businesses clarified that Ecopetrol constantly evaluates its entire portfolio of assets and affiliates for performance and strategic fit. He stated that any potential disinvestment would be communicated to the market at the appropriate time. In Colombia, the company is exploring how to replicate positive experiences, like the Barrancabermeja asset sale, to increase investment and activity in the hydrocarbon sector, with several processes currently under evaluation with private companies.