Colombia Governor Requests EPM Transfer Electricity Service to ESSA

Bolívar Governor Yamil Arana formally requests EPM transfer electricity operations in Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur to ESSA.

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On September 1, 2026, Yamil Arana Padauí, the governor of the Bolívar department in Colombia, formally submitted a request to Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) to transfer the operation of the electricity grid in the municipalities of Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur to Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA). ^[1] Governor Yamil Arana stated that he met with President Abelardo de la Espriella, who confirmed he has the President's support to work together to find a solution and guarantee a dignified energy service for the inhabitants of Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur. ^[2] The governor cited persistent prolonged interruptions, failures in service provision, and excessive energy tariffs as the primary reasons for the request. ^[3] The proposal seeks for Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA) to take control of the infrastructure and distribution in both municipalities due to its geographical proximity and logistical capacity installed in the Magdalena Medio border. ^[4] Governor Yamil Arana indicated that the Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA) was selected as the suitable company to assume operations due to its proximity and operational capacity in the territory. ^[5] Governor Yamil Arana stated that the request was motivated by persistent complaints from local officials and communities regarding difficulties in the provision of electrical service in Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur. ^[6] The petition was filed on September 1 at Afinia offices in Cartagena amidst complaints from residents and local authorities regarding service interruptions, difficulties in service provision, and high billing costs. ^[7] Residents of Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur have faced constant interruptions, service deficiencies, and high energy bill costs for years. ^[8] Governor Yamil Arana said he spoke with EPM President Abelardo de la Espriella, who confirmed he has support for the initiative to ensure dignified energy service for the inhabitants. ^[9] The request adds to previous months of claims made by mayors, authorities, and communities in southern Bolívar seeking structural measures for the energy crisis. ^[10]

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Governor Yamil Arana stated that he met with President Abelardo de la Espriella, who confirmed he has the President's support to work together to find a solution and guarantee a dignified energy service for the inhabitants of Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur. · El Tiempo

The governor cited persistent prolonged interruptions, failures in service provision, and excessive energy tariffs as the primary reasons for the request. · El Tiempo

The proposal seeks for Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA) to take control of the infrastructure and distribution in both municipalities due to its geographical proximity and logistical capacity installed in the Magdalena Medio border. · El Tiempo

Governor Yamil Arana indicated that the Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA) was selected as the suitable company to assume operations due to its proximity and operational capacity in the territory. · El Universal

Governor Yamil Arana stated that the request was motivated by persistent complaints from local officials and communities regarding difficulties in the provision of electrical service in Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur. · El Universal

The petition was filed on September 1 at Afinia offices in Cartagena amidst complaints from residents and local authorities regarding service interruptions, difficulties in service provision, and high billing costs. ·

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Residents of Simití and Santa Rosa del Sur have faced constant interruptions, service deficiencies, and high energy bill costs for years. ·

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Governor Yamil Arana said he spoke with EPM President Abelardo de la Espriella, who confirmed he has support for the initiative to ensure dignified energy service for the inhabitants. · El Universal

The request adds to previous months of claims made by mayors, authorities, and communities in southern Bolívar seeking structural measures for the energy crisis. ·

Caracol Radio

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