WHO WE ARE
We are an electricity generator and seller
that provides robustness, assistance, and technical support to the National Electricity System, thus ensuring its sustainability and reliability, even in the event of possible generation deficits.
We are the largest national coal-fired power generator, with a net effective capacity in the electricity market of 727 MW.
We operate the Termoguajira Power Plant, located in the municipality of Dibulla, La Guajira, with a net installed capacity of 290 MW, and the Gecelca 3 Power Plant, in the municipality of Puerto Libertador, Cordoba, with a net installed capacity of 437 MW.
The operation of the Gecelca 3 Power Plant is guaranteed thanks to the supply of coal from the Las Palmeras Mine, located northeast of the municipality of Puerto Libertador, Cordoba, with an initial estimated production of 600 thousand tons of coal per year.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
MISSION
To generate and sale energy meeting the needs of our stakeholders, promoting sustainable economic growth, through high-quality and efficient services.
VISION
To have a net effective capacity of 1,500 MW by 2035, with at least 20% from non-conventional renewable energy sources.
Our purpose
Power generation that unites and transforms
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
RESPECT
We treat people with dignity, recognize and value their qualities, differences, and interests, enabling harmonious social relations and the building relationships based on trust.
EXCELLENCE
EXCELLENCE
We work every day with effort and dedication, applying the highest quality and safety standards in our tasks, always seeking continuous improvement in our processes and with a view to achieve our goals.
SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
We develop our activity being responsible with the environment, with the welfare and improvement of our stakeholders, and with the economic growth of the company and the country.
COMMITMENT
COMMITMENT
We work with dedication in the fulfillment of our responsibilities, staying true to the companies’ principles and policies and meeting the needs of our customers.
INTEGRITY
INTEGRITY
We act with honesty and consistency, building trust and credibility, and avoiding situations of conflict between personal and company interests.OUR HISTORY
2021
2021
Started the mining operation with the opening of the Las Palmeras Mine in a section of the title called Transition Pit, which will continue until 2023.
2018
2018
Started the business operation of the Gecelca 3.2 generation unit with 273 MW.
2015
2015
Started the business operation of the Gecelca 3 generation unit with 164 MW.
2013
2013
- Acquired the mining title Las Palmeras to ensure the remuneration of the Reliability Charge, as well as the supply of coal for the operation of the units of the Gecelca 3 Power Plant.
- Began construction of the Gecelca 3.2 unit.
2011
2011
- Participated in the second Reliability Charge auction, being awarded the project GECELCA 3.2.
- Began construction of the Gecelca 3 unit.
2008
2008
Participated in the Reliability Charge auction for the 2012 – 2013 period, achieving the Allocation of Firm Energy Obligations of the Gecelca 3 unit.
2007
2007
GECELCA began business operations in the Colombian Wholesale Electricity Market.
2006
2006
Creation of GECELCA.
