Ecopetrol has approved a significant investment in the Windpeshi Wind Farm, set to quintuple Colombia's wind energy capacity while reducing carbon emissions.

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Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest oil company, has approved a significant investment in the Windpeshi Wind Farm, located in the municipalities of Uribia and Maicao in La Guajira. This project is intended to be ten times larger than the largest operational wind farm currently in Colombia, and it is set to quintuple the nation’s existing wind energy capacity. Upon initiation, Windpeshi is estimated to produce approximately 1,006 GWh annually, significantly contributing to Colombia's renewable energy sector.

This milestone marks a strategic advancement for Ecopetrol as it aims to take ownership of the entire process, from construction to operation, making Windpeshi the first fully developed wind energy project under the company’s management. The initiative will also play a role in reducing carbon emissions in Colombia.

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The renewable energy industry in Colombia, particularly in wind energy, has been gaining momentum in recent years. The country has vast resources, especially in areas such as La Guajira, which is known for its hi