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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-25-001631
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250630
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250425
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250424

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ECOPETROL S.A.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001444406
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			F8
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34175
		FILM NUMBER:		25869268

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CARRERA 7 NO 37-69
		CITY:			BOGOTA
		STATE:			F8
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5712345000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CARRERA 7 NO 37-69
		CITY:			BOGOTA
		STATE:			F8
		ZIP:			00000
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">UNITED STATES</FONT></B></FONT></FONT></P>

<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Washington, D.C. 20549</FONT></B></FONT></FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER</FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER</FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=times><FONT><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</FONT></B></FONT></FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For the month of April, 2025</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Commission File Number 001-34175</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>

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   <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Carrera 13 No. 36 &#8211; 24</FONT></FONT></FONT></TD></TR>

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   <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">BOGOTA D.C. &#8211; COLOMBIA</FONT></FONT></FONT></TD></TR>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0pt 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>

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   <TD colSpan=3 noWrap><FONT><FONT color=black face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Ecopetrol S.A.</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></TD>

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   <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 1pt solid" colSpan=2 noWrap><FONT><FONT color=black face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">/s/ Alfonso Camilo Barco</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></TD>

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   <P style="MARGIN: 0pt 0px"><FONT face=times><FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top">Alfonso Camilo Barco </FONT></FONT></FONT></P></TD>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0pt 0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family: times; font-size: 10pt">Date: April 24, 2025</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Ecopetrol is evaluating the strategy to ensure the continuity
of gas projects in the Southern Caribbean</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that a joint
plan has been initiated to determine the best alternative to ensure the continuity of the projects in the Southern Caribbean following
Shell's decision to withdraw from its offshore assets in said region.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">In the Col 5, Purple Angel, and Fuerte Sur blocks, there are gas
discoveries Kronos-1, Purple Angel 1, Gorgon 1 and 2, and Glaucus 1, which were operated by Shell. Shell's decision is related to its
global portfolio strategy and management.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">These technically and economically viable projects are a priority
for Ecopetrol and the country. Therefore, actions are being evaluated to maintain their continuity over time and develop resources to
ensure the medium-term gas supply.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">The maturation of the Gorgon development project and the management
of socio-environmental viability are intended to be completed in the first half of 2029 and production is intended to start between 2031
and 2032. In this regard, Ecopetrol is evaluating connection options with the National Transportation System to commercialize gas from
Gorgon and meet national demand.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Ecopetrol and Shell remain partners and, together with [Total Energies,
are advancing the development of the Gato Do Mato field in Brazil, to which significant resources are intended to be allocated in 2025.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Ecopetrol maintains its commitment to the development and maturation
of gas resources in the Caribbean Sea, understanding this fuel as one of the pillars of the energy transition.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: right"><B>Bogota D.C., April 24, 2025</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 8pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 8pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><I>Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main
integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60%
of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the
petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA&rsquo;s shares, the company participates in energy
transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international
level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States
(Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in
the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. </I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 8pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 8pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><I>This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally,
address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company&rsquo;s prospects for growth and its ongoing
access to capital to fund the Company&rsquo;s business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others,
could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil &amp; gas,
our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company&rsquo;s competitiveness
and the performance of Colombia&rsquo;s economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements.</I>&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><B>For more information, please contact: </B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><B><I>Head of Capital Markets</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><I>Carolina Tovar Arag&oacute;n</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><I>Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><B><I>Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><I>Marcela Ulloa&nbsp;&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0"><I>Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co&nbsp;</I></P>

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