From our fields in Bermejo to Libertador and Shushufindi, our history is a testament to our ability to thrive in even the most challenging environments. Driven by innovation and a clear vision for the future, we are leading the charge toward a new era of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

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Since 1999, we’ve been making a meaningful impact in Ecuador. We began operations in Bermejo with a modest output of 4,000 barrels of oil and eventually reached nearly 60 million. Alongside our production efforts, we implemented community projects in pig farming, poultry, livestock, and the textile industry, while also improving local infrastructure, health, and education. In 2019, after two decades of management, we handed over the Bermejo field to the Ministry of Energy—a milestone in all senses, as this was the first field to be transferred in a planned and orderly fashion. This achievement paved the way for our subsequent work in Libertador and Shushufindi.

Ecuador currently produces 485,000 barrels of oil per day, with EP Petroecuador contributing 388,000 and private companies adding 97,000. In this scenario, our role is a highly significant one: we produce 65,200 barrels daily—8,200 from the Libertador field and 57,000 from Shushufindi, representing 16.8% of EP Petroecuador’s production and 13.45% of the country's total output.

And we’re not stopping there: we also develop essential projects like water treatment plants, electrical systems, and equipment for handling gas and crude oil. Our strategy is all about long-term planning, making sure we have everything in place to keep operations running smoothly without any interruptions.

One of our biggest challenges right now is the upcoming closure of the ITT field (Ishpingo, Tambococha, and Tiputini), the fourth largest in the country, which is expected to put pressure on national crude oil production. The field, currently owned by EP Petroecuador, is in the Yasuní National Park and is nearing its end after a recent local referendum. On top of that, we’re tackling issues around environmental sustainability and energy availability. To address this, we’re rolling out cutting-edge tech at our sites to cut emissions, like shutting down burners and optimizing gas usage, all part of our commitment to protecting the environment. At Tecpetrol, we see these challenges as opportunities to innovate and demonstrate our capacity for adaptation and leadership, a view shared by Diego Estévez, Field Production Engineering Manager at Shushufindi, and Santiago Padilla, Production & Facilities Manager at Libertador, who took part in a talk at the event to celebrate Tecpetrol's 25 years in Ecuador.

Looking ahead, our technical teams are turning their attention to identifying and evaluating new projects. The idea is to expand our reach by offering specialized services like maintaining rotating equipment and pulling towers, or the provision of pipes. Behind this initiative is our operator mindset propelling us toward developing the capabilities necessary to deliver this support with a focus on production efficiency and loss reduction, ensuring the highest quality possible throughout. This strategy not only enables us to boost field sustainability by providing expert advice but also aligns with our commitment to the energy transition. Doubling down on efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, we’re leading the way in shaping the future of our industry.