Quito, Ecuador—Ecuador on Thursday declared an emergency at the country's main oil refinery, where a fuel tank fire halted ...

A fuel tank fire on Monday halted production at Ecuador's largest oil refinery, sparking the evacuation of nearby residents ...

Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru's defence ministry says.

On Mar. 13, 2025, a rupture occurred along a section of Ecuador’s state ... Petroecuador confirmed the spill volume and reported the recovery of 30,257 bbl of crude-oil-and-water mixture.

"The spill means a temporary loss of aquatic ... The crisis carries serious economic consequences for Ecuador , where oil represents nearly one-third of GDP. Petroecuador declared force majeure ...

Oriente crude is one of two varieties that the South American country produces. Ecuador’s last major oil spill occurred in July 2023 when ~1,200 barrels of crude spilled in the Pacific Ocean.

Quito: Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of ...

Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people ...