BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2026, Words: 217) â The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit at the Esmeraldas refinery began a phased restart on 15 May 2026.Â
This is expected to increase domestic production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline, reducing imports, strengthening the Andean country’s energy security, and ensuring a reliable national fuel supply.Â