TGI and Höegh Evi to Launch FSRU Regasification Plant in La Guajira by 2027

TGI, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá, formalized a binding commercial agreement with Höegh Evi to install a floating regasification plant in La Guajira, with recent indications pointing to Ballena as the tentative location. The FSRU facility will convert imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) back into gaseous form for injection into the national gas pipeline network. Höegh Evi specializes in floating gas infrastructure and LNG processing, complementing TGI’s five-decade experience in energy infrastructure projects. The project, announced on October 1, 2025, will enable an additional supply of 300 million cubic feet per day starting the first quarter of 2027. This volume is expected to enhance gas availability and reduce price volatility in Colombia’s main consumption sectors.

According to Jorge Henao, TGI’s general manager, the agreement commits both firms to a timeline ensuring logistical readiness for gas reception and transportation. Höegh Evi’s CEO, Erik Nyheim, emphasized that increased gas supply will bolster energy security in the Andean region. This FSRU initiative represents one of eight planned projects aiming to strengthen Colombia’s gas infrastructure, cumulatively involving investments nearing US$500 million. The commitment from TGI reiterates the strategic focus on regasification plants as the solution to Colombia’s gas supply challenges, with no need to prioritize between La Guajira and Coveñas facilities.

The project’s expected operational start in 2027 positions Colombia to mitigate short- and medium-term gas deficits, targeting consistent fuel supply for power generation and industrial activity. The presence of a floating regasification unit allows flexibility and rapid deployment compared to traditional onshore terminals, enhancing Colombia’s energy infrastructure resilience amid fluctuating domestic production and growing demand.