Ecopetrol completes acquisition of 51% stake in Brava Energia for $1.2 billion

Ecopetrol has completed the purchase of a 51 per cent stake in Brava Energia in Brazil for $1.2 billion.

By El Medio Oriente
August 18, 2026
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Ecopetrol completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Brava Energia in Brazil, expanding its presence in oil exploration and production operations in Latin America. (El Tiempo — Economía)
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Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol has completed the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Brava Energia in Brazil for $1.2 billion. The transaction gives the Colombian company a majority stake in the Brazilian operation.

With this transaction, Ecopetrol is advancing its strategy to expand its presence in Latin America. The purchase of Brava Energia represents a significant step in the company's international growth plans.

Ecopetrol completes Brava Energia acquisition for $1.2B | El Medio Oriente