# Colombia natural gas supply rationing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-natural-gas-supply-rationing > Updated: 2026-09-27T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2. The Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy has implemented nationwide scheduled natural gas rationing following a technical failure at the SPEC LNG regasification terminal in Cartagena. The malfunction reduced the facility’s delivery capacity from 475 million cubic feet per day to 400 million cubic feet per day. To manage the supply gap, the government established a priority hierarchy. Maximum priority is granted to essential users, such as households, hospitals, schools, and mass transportation systems. Subsequent priority is given to thermal power plants critical for electricity supply and industries supporting refinery operations. Other commercial and large-scale industrial users are subject to availability. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in Colombia’s energy security and its increasing reliance on imported gas. While initial reports noted that imported gas accounted for approximately 39% of national demand in September, subsequent data indicated it represented roughly 34% of the supply as of August. The rationing remains in place to prevent a total shortage of essential demand while the country's sole regasification infrastructure addresses the technical issue. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Colombia orders gas rationing after SPEC LNG technical failure Colombia has implemented programmed natural gas rationing due to a technical failure at the SPEC LNG regasification plant, affecting import capacity and prioritizing essential services and power generation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-orders-gas-rationing-after-spec-lng-technical-failure ### 2026-09-24: Colombia declares gas rationing after SPEC LNG technical failure Colombia has declared nationwide natural gas rationing due to a technical failure at the SPEC LNG regasification terminal in Cartagena, reducing import capacity and prioritizing essential services. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-guajira-leaders-address-infrastructure-and-tourism-development --- Cite as: Colombia natural gas supply rationing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-natural-gas-supply-rationing