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EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to improve diesel quality

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 120) — EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to strengthen its processes to improve quality standards in premium diesel production. This, through a comprehensive plan that includes the acquisition of a new catalyst, scheduled maintenance, and complementary actions at the Esmeraldas refinery. […]

EP Petroecuador using associated gas to reduce diesel consumption

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 104) — In Auca and Guanta, EP Petroecuador said it is harnessing associated natural gas to generate electricity. Said energy usage has allowed the company to reduce its diesel consumption, and save $13.2mn annually.

Maurel & Prom inks SPA for acquisition of Gran Tierra’s assets in Colombia and Ecuador

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Aug.2026, Words: ) — Établissements Maurel & Prom S.A. entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (SPA) with a wholly owned subsidiary of Gran Tierra Energy Inc. for the purchase of Gran Tierra Energy CI GmbH (GTECI), comprising all of Gran Tierra’s […]

PRESS DIGEST 30 JUL 2026: Petroecuador and Parex plans; Mexico Fund; MEX GDP growth

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jul.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs span company details on Parex Resources Inc., Bristow Group Inc., Power Metallic, Petroecuador and The Mexico Fund, Inc., among others. The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond. […]

Production from Petroecuador’s Lago Agrio-Libertador field reaches 26,230 b/d

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jul.2026, Words: 233) — Production from the Lago Agrio-Libertador field reached 26,230 barrels per day (b/d) of oil, up by some 6,430 b/d compared to the 19,800 b/d recorded in Feb. 2025. This growth will generate approximately $200mn in annual revenue for state […]

Ecuadorian prosecutor, investigating US strikes on boats, fatally shot in Manta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jul.2026, Words: 128) — Ecuadorian prosecutor Alexandra Bravo was fatally shot along with her sister by a hitman on a motorcycle last month in the city of Manta. Drop Site News reported that at the time of her killing, she was investigating US […]

EP Petroecuador’s Amazonia Viva project awarded for sustainable proposal

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jul.2026, Words: 136) — The Amazonia Viva project, spearheaded by EP Petroecuador, was included among the 500 most sustainable proposals in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region in the 2026 edition of the Green Awards. This year’s competition received over 2000 projects […]

EP Petroecuador’s health services reach 11000+ residents across 9 provinces

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 121) — Over 11,000 residents accessed health services through EP Petroecuador‘s community brigades, an initiative promoted by president Noboa. In the first half 2026, the national government, through EP Petroecuador, the Ministry of Public Health, along with cooperation of private companies, […]

EP Petroecuador moves 54.6 MMbbls through SOTE in 1H:26

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 96) — EP Petroecuador moved over 54.6 million barrels (MMbbls) through the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) pipeline during the first half 2026 (1H:26). More crude transported translates into increased economic benefits for Ecuador, the state-owned company said on 23 Jul. […]

Ecuador moves to improve electrical system to potential adverse effects of El Niño

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 416) — The national government, through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) and the Ecuadorian Electricity Corporation (CELEC EP), is maintaining a rigorous plan to strengthen the Andean country’s electricity generation and transmission infrastructure to prevent any adverse scenarios […]

PRESS DIGEST 9 JUL 2026: PETROBRAS in Africa; ECU power plant maintenance

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jul.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on EP PETROECUADOR, Halliburton, Eni, and PETROBRAS, among others. The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]

Ecuador conducts maintenance at Sacha, Cuyabeno and Shushufindi power plants

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jul.2026, Words: 271) — Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) and the Ecuadorian Electricity Corporation (CELEC EP) jointly carried out major, preventive, and corrective maintenance work at the Sacha, Cuyabeno, and Shushufindi thermoelectric power plants. Said plants are part of the […]

Petroecuador highlights uptick in production at Auca field

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jun.2026, Words: 110) — Ecuador’s Auca field continues to strengthen the Andean country’s hydrocarbon production. This, owning to an increase in production between Apr.-Jun. 2026 by an average of 452 barrels per day (b/d).

PRESS DIGEST 15 MAY 2026: MEX eyes PEMEX-PETROBRAS collab; YPF’s $25bn RIGI bet

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2026, Words: 215) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Caturus LNG, YPF SA, Petroecuador, Frontera Energy Corporation, PETROBRAS, PEMEX, CFE, among others. Energy Analytics […]

Petroecuador announces restart of operations at the Esmeraldas refinery’s FCC unit

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2026, Words: 217) — The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit at the Esmeraldas refinery began a phased restart on 15 May 2026. This is expected to increase domestic production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline, reducing imports, strengthening the Andean country’s […]

Franco-Nevada comments on partial buy-backs of Cascabel stream and NSR in Ecuador

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.May.2026, Words: 175) — Franco-Nevada received the equivalent of $40.7mn (net of the ongoing payment of 20% of spot price per ounce delivered) as a one-time delivery of gold ounces for the buy-back of 50% of the Cascabel stream, and $97.5mn in […]

Ecuador says will take legal action against fuel speculators, has sufficient fuel supply

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.May.2026, Words: 215) — Ecuador’s government said it has sufficient fuel supply and will take legal action against speculators looking to exploit citizens through speculation. Petroecuador is implementing various operational and logistical measures to guarantee supply, maintaining an adequate stock of gasoline […]

PRESS DIGEST 26 APR. 2026: Noble Blackships; Amber Energy eyes $11bn investment in Citgo

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Apr.2026, Words: 242) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Noble Corporation, Citgo Petroleum and Amber Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not […]

Ecuador destines $2.4mn+ to social projects in Loja and Orellana, PetroEcuador says

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Apr.2026, Words: 152) — Ecuador announced development of social projects with an investment expected to exceed $2.4mn destined to improve living conditions in communities in the provinces of Loja and Orellana, near PetroEcuador‘s operations. In Loja, the state energy giant, in coordination […]

PetroEcuador promotes increased associated gas extraction in Shushufindi central

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 180) — PetroEcuador is promoting energy efficiency in the Shushufindi central oil field with installation of 2 compressors for the extraction and transport of associated gas to the Shushufindi refinery’s gas processing plant. This will generate significant savings for the […]

Frontera chairman and CEO comment on financial results, Parex

CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 18.Mar.2026, Word: 550) — Frontera Energy Corporation chairman of the board of directors Gabriel de Alba and Frontera CEO Orlando Cabrales commented on the company’s efforts in 2025 as well as the Parex deal. “2025 was a year of decisive execution and disciplined capital allocation, as Frontera […]

Petroecuador reports 12% rise in hydrocarbon revenues

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 261) — During the first 2 months of 2026, Ecuador recorded revenues of $1.199bn from the domestic sale of hydrocarbon derivatives, representing a 12.28% increase compared to the same 2-month period in 2025. This consolidates a positive performance in the […]

Petroecuador’s Esmeraldas refinery to gradually restart operations on 16 Mar. 2026

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 252) — The Esmeraldas refinery will gradually resume operations starting 16 Mar. 2026, according to Petroecuador. This, following the fire that occurred on 1 Mar. 2026 in the Viscous Reduction Unit 1.

PRESS DIGEST 3 MAR. 2026: Pemex warning, mining FDI in Venezuela, Colombian buses

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 400) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 3 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified […]

Petroecuador starts 2026 drilling program, eyes higher prices and profits in current environment

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 253) — In the current oil market conditions, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark crude rising, Petroecuador eyes selling its oil at a better price and obtaining greater profits for the state. This is due to the following points:

Ecuador takes measures to boost security of national pipeline network

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 370) — Petroecuador and the Ministry of the Interior signed a specific inter-institutional cooperation agreement that will strengthen security and control measures in the national pipeline network, including oil and gas pipelines. This agreement — with the aim of reinforcing […]

PRESS DIGEST 2 MAR. 2026: Norwegian pensions, Iran retaliates, SouthCom head in Ecuador

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2026, Words: 602) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 2 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified […]

Petroecuador looks to boosts output by 16,000 b/d with 7 new drilling rigs

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Feb.2026, Words: 312) — As part of the 2026 drilling campaign, Petroecuador contracted 7 drilling rigs to increase national production by approximately 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) by Feb. 2027. The rigs will drill 36 new wells in the Sacha, Lobo, Gacela, […]

Petroecuador announced exports of 14,400,000 bbls of Oriente and Napo crude oil

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2026, Words: 280) — EP Petroecuador awarded the export of a total volume of 14,400,000 bbls of Oriente and Napo crude oil, which will generate an approximate income of $644.8mn for government coffers. Following 2 transparent and competitive international public tenders held […]

Petroecuador starts new road works in Cañar with investment of $2.2mn

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 215) — EP Petroecuador, representing the Ecuadorian national government led by president Daniel Noboa Azin, and the decentralized autonomous government of Suscal, laid the first stone to begin construction on 5.16km of roads in the community of Cercapata, Suscal canton, […]

EAI brief: Petroecuador firefighting teams attack, control fire at Esmeraldas refinery

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 […]

Ecuador eyes $683mn from 13.68-MMbbl tender, associated oil exports

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Dec.2025, Words: 315) — Petroecuador awarded crude oil export contracts totaling 13.68 million barrels (MMbbls) of Oriente and Napo crude oil. The exports will generate direct revenue estimated at $683mn for the Ecuadorian state to contribute to public finances.

Ecuador and UAE ink international treaty to promotion and protect investments

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Dec.2025, Words: 259) — The government of Ecuador and the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an international treaty for the promotion and protection of investments. The agreement marks a milestone for Ecuador’s national economic agenda as it marks a […]

PetroEcuador’s Esmeraldas refinery resumes operations in Ecuador [photo journal]

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Dec.2025, Words: 336) — The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit at the Esmeraldas refinery resumed operations in early Dec. 2025, according to state-owned Petroecuador. This, following the completion of maintenance work carried out at this refining facility after damage caused by an earthquake […]

Petroecuador boasts productive development of Galápagos Islands with continuous LPG supply

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Dec.2025, Words: 268) — State-owned Petroecuador, the sole distributor of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Galápagos province, boasts continuous supply of this product to the cantons of San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. This, by taking into account the capacity of its […]

EAI brief: Petroecuador supplies LPG to Galápagos Islands residents

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Dec.2025, Words: 120) — Ecuador’s national government, through state-owned Petroecuador, is boosting the productive development of the Galápagos Islands with the continuous supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). RELATED: PETROECUADOR BOASTS PRODUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS WITH CONTINUOUS LPG SUPPLY LPG cylinders […]

EAI brief: Sacha field production only up 4% since Apr. 2019

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 28.Nov.2025, Words: 150) — Crude oil production to date from block 60 (the Sacha field) is only up 4% compared to levels seen almost 6 years ago. Sacha, one of Ecuador’s most emblematic oil fields, is located in the province of […]

Petroecuador says new well boosts output at Sacha field by 2,000 b/d

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Nov.2025, Words: 224) — In block 60 (Sacha), one of Ecuador’s most emblematic oil fields, located in the province of Orellana, EP Petroecuador reached a significant milestone in the production process. In Nov. 2025, during drilling activities, a new well was identified […]

Frontera executives Gabriel de Alba and Orlando Cabrales comment on 3Q:25 results

CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Frontera, 13.Nov.2025, Words: 2,300) — Frontera Energy Corporation reported financial and operational results for the third quarter ended 30 Sep. 2025. Gabriel de Alba, chairman of the board of directors and Orlando Cabrales, chief executive officer (CEO), Frontera, commented on the results. Gabriel de Alba, chairman of the […]

EP Petroecuador boasts over $28mn invested in social projects in Ecuador

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Oct.2025, Words: 290) — Between Jan.-Sep. 2025, over $28mn was invested in social infrastructure projects in 7 provinces across Ecuador. Importantly, these investments are in line with the national government’s policies. Of note, EP Petroecuador executed 9 projects in Esmeraldas, Sucumbíos, Orellana, […]

EP Petroecuador expands protection area of SOTE and Shushufindi-Quito pipeline [photo-journal]

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Oct.2025, Words: 395) — The execution of rockfill works at the Loco River outlet, the protection distance against erosion, was increased to 140m from 70m relative to the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) and the Shushufindi-Quito pipeline. This intervention, led by state-owned EP […]

EP Petroecuador project recognized by OLADE for energy transition initiatives

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Sep.2025, Words: 215) — EP Petroecuador has been selected among the finalists for the 2nd edition of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) Energy Excellence Award. The award recognizes the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region’s most innovative initiatives for their contribution […]

EP Petroecuador says Gacela, Tetete, and Pucuna drilling campaigns exceed expectations

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Sep.2025, Words: 313) — The drilling campaigns initiated by EP Petroecuador that commenced on 3 Jun. 2025 have produced concrete results at the Gacela, Tetete, and Pucuna fields. As a result, national production has increased by over 6,000 barrels per day (b/d), […]

Ecuador recovers over 15,000 bbls through cleanup and rehabilitation work

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Sep.2025, Words: 240) — Since 2023, the Ecuador’s national government, through Amazonía Viva (Living Amazon), a program implemented by state-owned EP Petroecuador, has recovered over 15,000 barrels of crude oil through cleanup and rehabilitation work in areas affected by hydrocarbon […]

EP Petroecuador awards export deals for 8.6 MMbbls of Oriente, 4.3 MMbbls of Napo

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Sep.2025, Words: 190) — EP Petroecuador looks to net revenues in excess of $700mn related to the awarding of export contracts for Oriente and Napo crude oil announced in the last 2 weeks of Aug. 2025 The contracts related to the export […]

EP Petroecuador dispatches 116,722 bbls of asphalt in Aug. 2025

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Aug.2025, Words: 117) — During Aug. 2025, EP Petroecuador dispatched 116,721.611 barrels of asphalt, which was distributed throughout Ecuador for various road projects. This total includes 108,183 bbls of AC-20 asphalt and 8,538.611 bbls of RC-250 asphalt, which were delivered through […]

EP Petroecuador awards tender for 8.6 MMbbls of Oriente crude to Unipec and Petrochina

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Aug.2025, Words: 150) — EP Petroecuador awarded the export of 8.6 million barrels (MMbbls) of Oriente crude oil through 3 international tenders to the state-owned companies Unipec América Inc. (-$3.70/bbl) and (-$3.05/bbl) and Petrochina International Co. Ltd. (-$3.62/bbl, which emerged as […]

CNPC and EP Petroecuador ink deal to recondition wells offshore Ecuador in the Amistad field

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Aug.2025, Words: 305) — EP Petroecuador and the National Petroleum Corporation of China (CNPC) signed a specialized contract for the reconditioning of wells off the coast of Ecuador. Activities will be conducted through the use of the self-lifting platform type jack […]

Frontera says CGX director Gabriel de Alba has resigned from CGX board

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Aug.2025, Words: 141) — Frontera Energy Corporation said 2 officers of the company have joined the board of directors of CGX Energy Inc.. Additionally, Frontera said Gabriel de Alba, director and co-chairman of CGX, has resigned from the CGX board.

Frontera reports 2Q:25 results; updates on Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana

CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 13.Aug.2025, Words: 2,150) — Frontera Energy Corporation reported financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Despite a volatile global macro-economic and oil market backdrop, Frontera continued to execute on its strategic goals […]