Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) (NYSE: EC) is a Colombian integrated oil and gas company with operations spanning the entire hydrocarbon value chain. As the largest energy company in Colombia and one of the region’s leading oil producers, Ecopetrol engages in exploration and production, transportation, refining and distribution of petroleum products. Headquartered in Bogotá, the company combines upstream and downstream activities to support its mission of delivering reliable energy to domestic and international markets.
In its upstream segment, Ecopetrol explores and develops conventional and unconventional oil and gas fields across Colombia and maintains a presence in offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico and other Latin American basins. The company leverages advanced seismic and drilling technologies to optimize recovery rates and reduce operational costs. Midstream assets include an extensive network of pipelines, terminals and port facilities that enable the efficient transport of crude oil, natural gas and refined products.
On the downstream side, Ecopetrol operates three major refineries, which produce a wide range of fuels, lubricants and petrochemical feedstocks for both industrial and consumer markets. The company’s marketing and distribution arm operates a nationwide network of service stations as well as B2B channels supplying aviation, marine and heavy machinery segments. Ecopetrol also pursues strategic partnerships in petrochemicals and the development of renewable energy projects as part of its broader diversification strategy.
Established in the early 1950s as a state-owned enterprise, Ecopetrol underwent a series of modernization and privatization initiatives, culminating in its public listings on the Colombian and New York stock exchanges in the late 2000s. Today, the Republic of Colombia remains the majority shareholder, while a professional leadership team drives growth, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. The company actively invests in safety, sustainability and emissions reduction to align with global energy transition goals.
