Energy Segment PerformanceThe Energy Transmission & Toll Roads segment's EBITDA was significantly below expectations, impacted by changes in revenue calculation methodology.
Macroeconomic ChallengesThe Underperform rating is maintained due to Colombia’s challenging macro backdrop for O&G, lower upstream production and reserve replacement, rising lifting costs, and weaker cash generation versus peers.
Rising CostsEcopetrol's management acknowledged rising lifting costs, driven by inflation, FX depreciation, and operational inefficiencies.