MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jan.2026, Words: 150) — EP Petroecuador said the Esmeraldas refinery is operating normally and producing refined products as planned. This, after a fire broke out at the complex around 11am on 30 Jan. 2026.
The fire broke out in a slop pool (an external area of the refinery), according to the state-owned company.
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