Work has already resumed on two of the four oil fields that the state-owned Petroecuador declared a “force majeure” due to a strike in the surrounding communities, sources from the Ministry of Energy and Mining reported on March 26. These are blocks 61 Auca and 43 ITT.
In the first, after a dialogue with the leaders, the strike was already terminated; The works are currently partially resumed, and during today’s day a decision on the termination of “force majeure” will be signed.
In the second, the paralysis has also ended and community members are already cleaning the facilities. After the issuance of the technical reports, force majeure will also be lifted.
The commitment of Petroecuador, according to what is known, is to define the agenda of the meetings to review the demands of the communities. But to commit to them, the involvement of the central government will be necessary.
While in block 12 Eden Yuturi, talks are continuing, but there is no agreement yet. And in 16-67 (former Repsol-Petrolia) there were acts of vandalism, the Ministry reported. The Tivacuno, Capirón and Bogi platforms show serious damage.
The force majeure, which meant the closure of at least 40 wells, also represented a new drop in production of around 80,000 barrels per day.
Source: Eluniverso
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