Pozos Exploratorios A2 y A3: Colombian Oil and Gas Wells from 2019 Onward

Exploratory oil and gas wells of types A2 and A3 drilled in Colombia from the 2019 fiscal year to the present. The dataset includes well classification, location, operator, and contract information. It is published by the Colombian government via the datos.gov.co portal and was last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial distribution of exploratory wells using Cuenca, Departamento, and Municipio columns.
• Track operator activity and contract assignments over time using Operador Actual and Contrato columns.
• Classify well types and commercial status using Tipo and Clasificación Lahee columns.
• Model drilling timelines and activity rates using Fecha TD (spud date) and Nombre de Pozo columns.

Strengths

• Includes a temporal range starting from the 2019 fiscal year, providing a multi-year view.
• Contains specific classification columns (Clasificación Lahee, Tipo) for detailed analysis.
• Offers multiple standard data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, RDF) for accessibility.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

www.datos.gov.co (Colombian government open data portal).

Collection Method

Likely compiled from official regulatory or industry declarations.

Time Range

From the 2019 fiscal year to the date of the last update (2026-05-18).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-18 19:25:21; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Colombia, indicated by column names (Departamento, Municipio) and source domain.