In Colombia, one of the biggest challenges for the oil and gas industry is to generate a sound reputation and a new perception about its benefits to communities. Even though the oil and gas industry generates between 9 and 11% of the gross domestic product of Colombia, there is a negative perception in local communities because of the effects of the operations on the people and environment. As a consequence, the implementation of pedagogical methodologies to educate communities about the sustainable view of the modern oil and gas industry, and the importance of access to energy and water, is a need.
Programs such as Energy4Me and PetrolCopa Reto Escolar have been implemented over the past 2 years in Colombia. This has allowed for the collection of a considerable amount of data with great technical and social value from more than 10,000 participants.
