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Cerro Matoso Mines at 50% Capacity Amid Colombian Gas Crisis

Cerro Matoso operates at half capacity due to gas shortages, affecting 600 families in Córdoba.

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Cerro Matoso has operated at 50% of its total capacity since August 1, 2026, due to a national gas supply crisis in Colombia. [1] Cerro Matoso is currently operating at 50% of its production capacity due to a severe natural gas supply restriction imposed by Canacol Energy. [2] Ricardo Gaviria, president of Cerro Matoso, stated on 2026-05-15 that dialogue with Canacol is practically impossible because the company is now governed from Canada. [3] Ricardo Gaviria requested that the Superintendence of Public Services intervene in Canacol Energy to gain clarity on its financial, technical, and operational situation. [4] Ricardo Gaviria, president of Cerro Matoso, stated that the company reduced operations gradually from 75% in July to 50% in August, suspending one production line. [5] The gas supply crisis has affected approximately 600 families in the Córdoba region, including 230 to 240 direct employees and around 350 contractors. [6] Ricardo Gaviria reported that Cerro Matoso has been speaking with Superservicios, Supersociedades, the Ministry of Mines, and the National Hydrocarbons Agency since May of this year. [7] Ricardo Gaviria stated that the company has requested Supersociedades to ignore a Canadian court ruling that authorized Canacol to cancel all its contracts. [8]
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  1. Cerro Matoso has operated at 50% of its total capacity since August 1, 2026, due to a national gas supply crisis in Colombia. · Portafolio
  2. Cerro Matoso is currently operating at 50% of its production capacity due to a severe natural gas supply restriction imposed by Canacol Energy. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  3. Ricardo Gaviria, president of Cerro Matoso, stated on 2026-05-15 that dialogue with Canacol is practically impossible because the company is now governed from Canada. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  4. Ricardo Gaviria requested that the Superintendence of Public Services intervene in Canacol Energy to gain clarity on its financial, technical, and operational situation. · Portafolio
  5. Ricardo Gaviria, president of Cerro Matoso, stated that the company reduced operations gradually from 75% in July to 50% in August, suspending one production line. · Portafolio
  6. The gas supply crisis has affected approximately 600 families in the Córdoba region, including 230 to 240 direct employees and around 350 contractors. · Portafolio
  7. Ricardo Gaviria reported that Cerro Matoso has been speaking with Superservicios, Supersociedades, the Ministry of Mines, and the National Hydrocarbons Agency since May of this year. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  8. Ricardo Gaviria stated that the company has requested Supersociedades to ignore a Canadian court ruling that authorized Canacol to cancel all its contracts. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
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