(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 13.Oct.2018) — Venezuela has solicited an audit of costs related to the Pacific Coast Refinery and RĂo Napo JV in order to discuss potential investment plans with Ecuador, reported the daily Ecuadorian newspaper El Universo. In May 2018, Saudi Arabia’s Aramco announced it was interested […]
Tag: Pacific Coast Refinery
El Aromo Area Considered Seismic Zone
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.May.2016, Clifford Fingers III) – The El Aromo area, where the Pacific Refinery will be located, near Manta in ManabĂ is considered a seismic zone by Seismologist and Volcanologist Hugo Yepes. “This is a seismic zone with a history as noted and demonstrated with a large earthquake […]
Ecuador Considers Venezuela as Partner in Refinery
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2016, Clifford Fingers III) – While Ecuador continues to seek financing from foreign investors looking to invest in the estimated $13 billion Pacific Refinery project, the country continues to reserve an interest for Venezuela. “Venezuela is part of the project and is a strategic partner that will […]
Journalist round table with PDVSA head Rafael Ramirez about the Faja, FONDEN, and more
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2013, Words: 1999) – PDVSA President Rafael Ramirez held a small round table with journalist in Caracas, Venezuela. What follows are excerpts from the discussion.