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    Uso de energías alternativas en taladros de perforación de pozos de petróleo y gas en Colombia
    (Universidad EAFIT, 2026-01-12) Orozco Rojas, Diego Hernán; Vargas Rivera, José Orlando; Plaza Castilla, Daniel Arturo; Henao Arango, María Cecilia
    The oil industry faces the challenge of advancing toward more efficient and sustainable operations within the context of the global energy transition. Drilling rigs - both onshore and offshore - have high energy demands. Traditionally, these demands have been met by diesel-powered systems, which entail high operating costs and significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. For this reason, the integration of renewable energy sources - such as photovoltaic solar systems, wind power, green hydrogen, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid microgrids - represents a strategic opportunity to reduce diesel consumption, optimize costs, and decrease the environmental footprint without compromising operational reliability. International evidence (Arent et al., enero de 2019; Saber et al., 2019) shows that, in the short and medium term, the most feasible configuration is the renewable-diesel hybrid scheme, which supplies the base load with clean energy and uses diesel generators as backup for peak demand and contingencies. This approach requires analyzing hour-by-hour load profiles, fuel consumption, and the operational conditions of each site. In Colombia, the availability of solar and wind resources, along with incentive policies (Law 1715 of 2014, which regulates the integration of non-conventional renewable energies into the National Energy System) and the interest of key actors such as Ecopetrol and Celsia, create a favorable environment for pilot electrification projects in drilling operations. However, challenges persist: high capital expenditures (CAPEX), payback periods, regulatory complexities, and logistical and environmental considerations, especially in regions such as La Guajira.