Colombia's LNG imports reached record 31% of natural gas supply in July 2026 as domestic production declines

Colombia's domestic natural gas production fell from 1,070 MMcf/d in 2022 to 673 MMcf/d in January-August 2026. LNG imports accounted for a record 31% of the country's monthly natural gas supply in July 2026, driven by declining output from mature fields and drought concerns linked to El Niño. The country relies on a single LNG import terminal near Cartagena, with expansion and new projects underway.