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]