en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ecuador's state-owned oil company EP Petroecuador initiated the restart of the Esmeraldas Refinery's Non-Catalytic Unit 1 (atmospheric distillation) on June 2, 2026, gradually resuming operations. According to the established schedule, this most important refining center in the country will operate at full capacity to ensure fuel supply.

The restart of Non-Catalytic Unit 1 marks a critical milestone in the recovery of the refining center, enhancing plant operational capacity and optimizing crude oil processing. To ensure safety and mechanical integrity conditions, Petroecuador has executed a sequential startup protocol, with specific arrangements for unit resumption including: on June 2, Non-Catalytic Unit 1 producing liquefied petroleum gas, light naphtha and heavy naphtha, Jet A1 aviation kerosene and semi-finished diesel, gas oil, No. 6 fuel oil, and asphalt; on June 3, Catalytic Unit 2 producing reformed naphtha and hydrogen; on June 4, Catalytic Unit 3 producing premium diesel.

With these units in operation, sufficient quantities of Jet A1 aviation kerosene and base naphtha will be produced for blending Extra and Ecopaís gasoline. Additionally, imports of premium diesel will be reduced by 24%, saving the country $100 million per month.

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