Petrobras and Ecopetrol Confirm Gas Find at Sandia-1 in Colombia
The Sandia-1 well discovery by Petrobras and Ecopetrol adds to Colombia's offshore gas resources, crucial for addressing rising import reliance. This find, alongside Sirius and Copoazú, sets the stage for significant investment in the region's energy infrastructure.
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Petrobras and Ecopetrol announced a natural gas accumulation at the Sandia-1 exploratory well, located about 42 km from Colombia's coast in Block GUA-OFF-0. Drilling commenced on 12 June 2026 and reached depth on 29 July.
The region houses other significant finds, including the Sirius discovery, which holds over 6 trillion cubic feet of gas and is linked to a US$4.1 billion development project. Colombia's gas imports surged to 22.4% of demand by March 2026, with further increases projected.
The Sandia-1 find enhances the viability of the Sirius project, expected to potentially eliminate Colombia's gas import dependence by the 2030s. However, risks remain due to regulatory hurdles and social concerns that could affect timelines.
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