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A fire at Ecuador’s largest oil refinery halted production and prompted evacuations. No serious injuries occurred, but concerns about safety lingered in the community. Petroecuador assured the public that fuel …
Refinery Fire Shuts Down Operations in Ecuador, Evacuations Ordered Read More
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador’s Pacific coast on Friday, causing damage to homes but no injuries. The quake, centered near Esmeraldas, was felt in at least ten provinces, with …
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Pacific Coast Read More
A shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador injured 20 people, destroyed many buildings, and caused power outages. The government is mobilizing aid efforts, while a suspension of operations at the …
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Causing Damage and Injuries Read More
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Esmeraldas, Ecuador, causing injuries and property damage. Early reports indicate at least 20 injured and power outages. Authorities issued a tsunami alert, later canceled. …
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, Causing Injuries and Damage Read More
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Esmeraldas, Ecuador, injuring over 20 people and displacing 540 residents on Friday morning. Significant structural damage was reported, alongside power outages. Authorities are mobilizing resources …
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador, Causes Injuries and Damage Read More
The March 13 oil spill in Ecuador dumped over 25,000 barrels of crude oil into the environment, severely impacting local communities and ecosystems. Despite government attempts to downplay the situation, …
Ecuador’s Oil Disaster: Communities Unite Against Future Threats Read More
A significant oil spill in Ecuador’s Amazon has polluted rivers and a vital wildlife refuge, affecting over 500,000 residents. A rupture in a Petroecuador pipeline allowed crude oil to flow …
Environmental Crisis: Major Oil Spill Devastates Ecuador’s Amazon Region Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared force majeure on March 18, 2025, after a devastating oil spill triggered by a landslide. The spill, which began on March 13, severely contaminated the Esmeraldas River, …
Ecuador Faces Oil Spill Crisis: Petroecuador Declares Force Majeure Read More
Ecuador is combating a significant oil slick from a pipeline rupture affecting rivers and drinking water supplies. Approximately 500,000 residents are impacted, prompting an environmental emergency declaration. Recovery efforts are …
Ecuador Confronts Oil Spill Crisis and Water Emergency Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared force majeure on the SOTE pipeline after a landslide caused an oil spill, impacting export commitments, particularly to Shell Plc. The spill contaminated the Esmeraldas River, prompting …
Ecuador’s Petroecuador Declares Force Majeure Due to Oil Spill Crisis Read More