Date first published: 24/07/2025
Key sectors: all; oil and gas
Key risks: politic violence; violent clashes; economic risks; business risks; targeted attacks
Risk development
On 13 July the Cano Limon-Covenas Oil Pipeline was bombed by unidentified assailants in Saravena, Arauca department, prompting the suspension of pumping between oil fields in the northeast and the Caribbean coast. Operator Cenit, a subsidiary of the majority-state-owned oil company Ecopetrol, stated that it activated a contingency plan to control spills and environmental contamination. Although unclaimed, dissident former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels and National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels are known to operate in the area.
The incident followed a similar incident on 3 July, when an explosive attack targeted the Bicentenario pipeline, in Tame, Arauca department, suspending its operations. This marked the sixth such attack in 2025.
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