Energua (Energía del Guatapurí) has assumed the role of the new electricity service operator for 35 municipalities in Cesar, Magdalena, and southern Bolívar, covering approximately 365,000 customers. ^[1] Energua will replace Afinia as the electricity operator in the specified region, taking over a customer base of approximately 365,000 users. ^[2] Energua, a new subsidiary of Grupo EPM operating under the commercial name Energua, will serve as the electricity operator for 35 municipalities in Cesar, Magdalena, and southern Bolivar. ^[3] Energua, a subsidiary of Grupo EPM, began operating electricity distribution and commercialization services in 35 municipalities across Colombia's Caribbean region on September 1. ^[4] Energua is responsible for an infrastructure composed of 55 substations, 73 power transformers, 38 lines, nearly 12,143 kilometers of network, 118 circuits, and 14,240 distribution transformers. ^[5] The new company emerged from the separation of the market segment previously served by Afinia. ^[6] The transition process was developed progressively with technical and operational tests under the supervision of competent entities. ^[7] Omar Otero Ruiz has been appointed as the general manager of Energua, bringing over 26 years of experience in the energy sector. ^[8] The new company will manage an infrastructure comprising nearly 12,143 kilometers of network, including 55 substations, 73 power transformers, and 118 circuits. ^[9] Energy losses in the region are currently at 41%, while the billing collection rate is 61.2%. ^[10]