PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2025, Words: 200) — The Esmeraldas refinery has successfully started up its Crude 2 and Vacuum 2 units early, which will allow for the gradual resumption of asphalt dispatchments starting next week, optimizing the initial schedule for 10 Aug. 2025.
The provision of asphalt will have a direct impact on citizens, as it will improve urban and rural roads, strengthen road safety, and facilitate mobility, according to EP Petroecuador.
