Colombian Regulator Closes Competition Probe Into Ecopetrol and Subsidiaries

• Colombia's competition regulator closed its investigation into Ecopetrol, CENIT and OCENSA, according to a Nov. 13, 2026, announcement.
• The closure eliminates potential fines totaling approximately COP 525.27 billion for the group.
• Opened in 2024, the investigation examined alleged steering of helicopter services contracts awarded between 2011 and 2023.
• The regulator found no evidence of coordination or favoritism toward bidders, concluding that procurement processes were competitive.
• The decision remains subject to a motion for reconsideration within 10 business days of notification.

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