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Supplemental information on oil and gas producing activities (unaudited) - Costs incurred in oil and gas exploration and developed activities (Details) - COP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental information on oil and gas producing activities (unaudited) |  |  |  |
Acquisition of proved properties | [1] | $ 37,419 | $ 141,928 | $ 0
Acquisition of unproved properties | [2] | 0 | 339,394 | 0
Exploration costs |  | 2,911,974 | 3,322,055 | 1,793,549
Development costs |  | 19,976,218 | 16,266,222 | 11,264,075
Total costs incurred |  | $ 22,925,611 | $ 20,069,599 | $ 13,057,624
[1] | For 2023 and 2022, it corresponds to 49% of participation contract in Barnett, acquired by Ecopetrol Permian.
[2] | During 2022, Ecopetrol Óleo e Gás do Brasil Ltda have acquired and capitalized seven offshore blocks in the Santos Basin. The blocks are operated by Shell, which holds a 70% of participation in the assets, with a 30% of participation held by Ecopetrol Brasil.

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