Renewable energy projects in Colombia face challenges in La Guajira due to permitting delays and community opposition, prompting developers to shift their focus to the less resistant Cesar department. Engineering professor Andrés Amell highlights the cultural significance of natural resources to communities in La Guajira, leading to opposition to projects impacting their territory. The development of green hydrogen from wind and solar energy offers a potential solution to the region's energy needs. The utilization of synthetic natural gas, produced through the conversion of surplus renewable electrical energy, presents an innovative approach to energy storage in Colombia's depleted oil and gas reservoirs. In response to concerns about the impact on agricultural lands, the Universidad de Antioquia is collaborating with Ecopetrol on a biogas project in Guajira, aiming to produce renewable CO2 from agroindustrial waste. The initiative underscores the country's efforts towards sustainable energy production. Additionally, the exploration of hydrogen in Antioquia through micro hydroelectric plants showcases the region's commitment to small-scale renewable energy generation, emphasizing environmental sustainability and self-generation for industries like Ecopetrol.