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  • What are the two main oil pipelines in Ecuador?
  • Ecuador’s main crude oil pipelines are the Trans Ecuadorian Pipeline (SOTE) and the Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline (OCP). SOTE is operated by the state oil company Petroecuador, and OCP is operated by a private consortium. Both pipelines connect Ecuador's Amazon producing region to refineries and export terminals on the Pacific coast.
  • Why is the oil industry struggling in Ecuador?
  • Ecuador's oil industry has struggled to maintain production because of aging fields, pipeline disruptions, and environmental concerns. Petroecuador, the largest state-owned enterprise (SOE) in Ecuador, oversees the country's oil exploration, production, refining, and marketing.
  • Where does Ecuador's oil come from?
  • Most of Ecuador’s oil is sourced from the Amazon region, specifically the Oriente Basin. Ecuador's production of petroleum and other liquids peaked in 2014 at about 562,000 b/d. Ecuador's oil industry has struggled to maintain production because of aging fields, pipeline disruptions, and environmental concerns.
  • What is the main source of energy in Ecuador?
  • Petroleum and other liquids continue to be Ecuador's primary source of energy; crude oil accounted for 63.4% of total energy consumption in 2021. The country has significant oil reserves and is one of South America's top oil producers.
  • Which oil company produces the most oil in Ecuador?
  • Petroecuador is the country's top oil producer, accounting for an estimated 80% of Ecuador's output via its subsidiary Petroamazonas. Petroecuador controls the country's crude oil processing capacity through Petroindustrial, its refining subsidiary.
  • Which country produces the most shea nut?
  • ... of the po- tentials of shea nut indicate that major producing countries are found in West Africa. Available data from FAOSTAT (2013), shows that Nigeria has the highest potential of shea nut pro- duction.