Petroecuador Controls PK105 Pipeline Spill, Says Fuel Supply Normal
Petroecuador said a fuel leak recorded on June 14 in La Union, Quininde, was allegedly caused by a clandestine perforation on the Esmeraldas-Santo Domingo polyduct at PK105.
The company said its detection system triggered an immediate response, including the suspension of pumping and activation of a contingency plan with specialized technical personnel.
Incident Snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Petroecuador |
| Location | La Union, Quininde |
| Asset | Esmeraldas-Santo Domingo polyduct |
| Point cited | PK105 |
| Cause described | Presumed clandestine perforation |
| Leak status | Controlled before 11:00 |
| Supply status | National fuel supply continued normally |
Petroecuador said collection of the spilled product remains underway. The company also said the event did not affect people or water sources.
Personnel from Petroecuador, the Armed Forces and private security were involved at the site.
Compliance Track
The company said legal actions would be taken to establish responsibilities.
For energy-market participants, the relevant signal is that the company said fuel supply in the country continued normally despite the pipeline incident.
What to watch
- Whether Petroecuador identifies responsibility for the presumed clandestine perforation.
- Whether cleanup and product-recovery work closes without water-source impact.
- Whether additional security measures are announced for the Esmeraldas-Santo Domingo polyduct.
Source
El Universo — “Petroecuador controla fuga de combustible provocado por presunta perforacion clandestina en Quininde”
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