According to Ecuadorian media, first Although hydroelectric reservoirs in Colombia operate with high levels of storage and have even had to release water to avoid surplusesthe country continues to export energy to Ecuador at high prices.
According to the data of the Colombian electrical system operator, XM, By February 2025, the 23 reservoirs that feed the national energy system had a filling level of 54.72%.
A month later, in March, that figure was 52.99%. In some areas of the center of the country, as in the reservoirs of Bethany, Prado and Muñamaximum levels that forced controlled discharges were recorded.
Despite this favorable panorama in terms of water availability to Energy generation, Ecuador continues to receive electricity from Colombia at a high costwithout reflecting a decrease in prices despite the conditions that would allow more competitive rates.
