Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 05, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Good morning. My name is Natalia, and I will be your operator today. Welcome to Ecopetrol's Earnings Conference Call, in which we will discuss the main financial and operating results in 2025. There will be a questions and answer session at the end of the presentation. Before we begin, it is important to mention that the comments in this call by Ecopetrol's senior management include projections of the company's future performance. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 31% to INR 74.8 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2026, with a more than sixfold increase in profit after tax [8][9] - Revenue increased by 48% for the first nine months of the fiscal year compared to the previous year, driven by an increase in megawatts and contributions from the manufacturing business [17] - Headline leverage decreased from 8.2x in December 2024 to 7x debt to EBITDA currently, and is expected to reach 6.7x excluding contributions from joint venture partners [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating capacity increased from 10.7 GW to 11.8 GW, a 19% increase after adjusting for the sale of 900 MW of assets [5][17] - The manufacturing business contributed INR 10.8 billion to adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months [9][15] - The company sold 300 MW of solar assets this quarter, bringing total asset sales for the year to 600 MW [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The financing environment remains favorable, with interest rates on a downward trend, benefiting the company's capital structure [4] - Electricity demand has shown signs of recovery, with expectations for power demand to return to normal levels in fiscal 2027 [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is shifting focus from wind projects to more battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar capacity to reduce capital expenditure and execution risk [7][13] - The strategic pivot aims to optimize cash flows and reduce volatility in revenues due to weather patterns [7][13] - The company plans to construct between 1.8 GW and 2.4 GW in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, up from previous guidance [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about macroeconomic conditions, citing a recent trade deal between India and the U.S. that is expected to benefit the economy [4] - The company is focused on improving balance sheet strength and reducing leverage further, with a target leverage ratio of 5.5x by 2028-2030 [73] Other Important Information - The company received an A grade rating from LSEG and a score of 90.41 out of 100, placing it in the top quartile globally for ESG performance [10][24] - The company has achieved water positive certification for two sites, marking significant progress in sustainability initiatives [10][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the revised strategy towards more solar and BESS projects? - The decision to decrease wind capacity was driven by lower costs of BESS and solar, improved ability to firm up power, and execution challenges associated with wind projects [30][32] Question: What is the update on the take-private strategy? - The company cannot comment on specifics regarding privatization discussions, stating that any necessary disclosures will be made at the appropriate time [36] Question: Are there improvements in transmission project delays and curtailment? - There is increased visibility and discussion within government ministries to address these issues, with recognition that curtailment losses should be shared among stakeholders [40][42] Question: What is the current status of TGNA capacity and associated curtailment? - Approximately 400 MW to 500 MW is currently under TGNA, with some degree of curtailment expected, but compensation is received for projects with permanent GNA [63][65] Question: How is the manufacturing business performing in terms of margins? - Margins have held up well, with a temporary lull during monsoons, but demand appears to be stable currently [44]

可再生能源发电比重不断提升。国家能源局有关负责人介绍，目前全社会用电量中每10度电有近4度是 绿电，全社会用电增量全部由可再生能源新增发电量提供。2025年，全国可再生能源发电量3.99万亿千 瓦时，同比增长15%，约占全部发电量的38%，超过同期第三产业用电量(19942亿千瓦时)与城乡居民生 活用电量(15880亿千瓦时)之和。 截至2025年底，全国可再生能源装机总量达23.4亿千瓦，同比增长24%，约占全国电力总装机的60%。 其中，水电装机4.5亿千瓦，风电装机6.4亿千瓦，太阳能发电装机12亿千瓦，生物质发电装机0.47亿千 瓦。 本报北京2月12日电(记者廖睿灵)国家能源局12日发布数据显示，2025年，可再生能源发电量持续增 长，绿色低碳发展提速。全国新增并网风电、太阳能发电装机4.38亿千瓦，同比增长22.3%；风光发电 量合计2.3万亿千瓦时，同比增长25%，约占全社会用电量的22%。全国新增可再生能源发电量5193亿千 瓦时，已经覆盖全社会用电增量(5161亿千瓦时)。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Energy Administration reports a significant increase in renewable energy generation by 2025, indicating a rapid shift towards green and low-carbon development [1] Group 1: Renewable Energy Growth - By 2025, the total renewable energy generation is projected to reach 3.99 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year growth of 15% and accounting for approximately 38% of total electricity generation [1] - The increase in renewable energy generation will cover the entire increment in national electricity consumption, which is expected to be 5.16 trillion kilowatt-hours [1] Group 2: Contribution to Electricity Consumption - Nearly 4 out of every 10 kilowatt-hours consumed in the country will be from renewable sources, highlighting the dominance of green electricity in the energy mix [1] - The total electricity consumption increase will be fully supported by the new renewable energy generation, with an additional 519.3 billion kilowatt-hours expected [1]

Core Insights - The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electricity demand will grow at an average annual rate of over 3.5% from now until 2030, with renewable energy and nuclear power together accounting for 50% of the global electricity mix by 2030 [1] Group 1: Electricity Demand Growth - Electricity demand growth is expected to be at least 2.5 times that of overall energy demand, driven by increased industrial electricity use, the ongoing adoption of electric vehicles, rising air conditioning usage, and increased electricity consumption from data centers and artificial intelligence [1] - Emerging and developing economies remain the primary engines of electricity demand growth, while developed economies are beginning to see an increase in electricity consumption after 15 years of stagnation [1] Group 2: Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power - Global renewable energy generation is on track to surpass coal-fired generation, with record deployment of solar power facilities; the latest data indicates that both sources will be nearly equal by 2025 [1] - Nuclear power generation is also reaching new records, and by 2030, renewable energy and nuclear power combined are expected to provide 50% of global electricity, up from the current 42% [1] Group 3: Coal Power Decline - As renewable energy develops, the share of coal-fired generation in the global electricity mix is expected to decline, projected to return to 2021 levels by 2030 [1] - Consequently, carbon emissions in the global power sector are expected to remain relatively stable from now until 2030 [1]

Core Insights - The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electricity demand will grow at an average annual rate of over 3.5% from now until 2030, with renewable energy and nuclear power together accounting for 50% of the global electricity mix by 2030 [1] Group 1: Electricity Demand Growth - The report indicates that the growth rate of electricity demand is expected to be at least 2.5 times that of overall energy demand from now until 2030 [1] - Key drivers of this growth include increased industrial electricity usage, the ongoing adoption of electric vehicles, rising air conditioning electricity consumption, and increased electricity use by data centers and artificial intelligence [1] Group 2: Regional Insights - Emerging and developing economies remain the primary engines of electricity demand growth [1] - Developed economies, which have experienced a 15-year stagnation in electricity consumption, are beginning to see an increase in electricity usage [1]

Core Insights - The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electricity demand will grow at an average annual rate of over 3.5% from now until 2030, with renewable energy and nuclear power together accounting for 50% of the global electricity mix by 2030 [1] Group 1: Electricity Demand Growth - The report indicates that the growth rate of electricity demand is expected to be at least 2.5 times that of overall energy demand, driven by increased industrial electricity use, the ongoing adoption of electric vehicles, rising air conditioning usage, and increased electricity consumption from data centers and artificial intelligence [1] - Emerging and developing economies are identified as the main engines of electricity demand growth, while developed economies are beginning to see an increase in electricity consumption after 15 years of stagnation [1] Group 2: Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power - Global renewable energy generation is on track to surpass coal-fired generation, with record deployment of solar power facilities, and the latest data shows that both sources will be nearly equal by 2025 [1] - Nuclear power generation is also reaching new records, and it is expected that by 2030, renewable energy and nuclear power combined will provide 50% of global electricity, up from the current 42% [1]

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