During the closing of the Economies Fair in Barranquilla, the president Gustavo Petro reiterated his vision of a country less dependent on oil and gas, underscoring the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in this energy transition process. In his speech, he urged Ricardo Roa, president of Ecopetrol, to prioritize the adoption of AI and diversify the oil company’s approach.
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“Ecopetrol has to do a kind of exorcism; Get the oil out of your head and get into artificial intelligence, which will be a more powerful company than ever”Petro stated. Who also proposed the integration of clean energy through electrical networks and fiber optics, pointing out the need to establish data centers that accompany this transformation.
The president’s statements They occur in a delicate context, since Ecopetrol’s shares suffered a notable drop in the market, following the rating downgrade by JP Morgan, which has generated concern about the company’s future.. Petro highlighted that “There should be no consumption of coal, oil, or gas.” in the future, although he recognized the complexity of living without these resources in the short term.
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The president outlined three fundamental pillars for economic growth: energy production, transportation and production. Regarding the first pillar, he emphasized the need for a decarbonized economy and the export of clean energy, supported by advances in artificial intelligence. ““Here we would combine a little bit of the decarbonized economy at the highest possible level,” he added.
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Petro announced that a decree will soon be issued that will centralize data from public entities in Barranquilla, where it is planned to establish a large data center that will position the city as the center of artificial intelligence in Latin America. ““We will start with all public government entities, starting with Ecopetrol, which will be the partner of the Atlantic and Caribbean artificial intelligence project,” he explained.
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In relation to transport, the president advocated a switch to electric trains, rather than diesel, as part of the recovery of the national rail network. ““We are recovering the lines that our grandparents left us, but they have to be electric”he emphasized.
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Finally, regarding production, Petro expressed his belief in the private sector, although he recognized that the State must get involved in key areas such as energy and transportation. With these announcements, the president seeks to chart a clear path towards a sustainable and innovative energy future for Colombia.
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