Colombia's ministry of mines and energy has granted a five-year exploration permit for the El Barranquero geothermal project in an effort to incorporate a new renewable source into its electricity generation mix.

El permiso fue otorgado para una zona ubicada entre los municipios de Samaná, en Caldas, y Nariño, en Antioquia.

Colombia's ministry of mines and energy has granted a five-year exploration permit for the El Barranquero geothermal project in an effort to incorporate a new renewable source…