Energy policy in Ecuador is driven by its need for energy security as a as well as its efforts. Despite past and ongoing attempts to take charge in (as with the now defunct ), oil production and exportation still supports its small $5,853 GDP/capita economy at an average of 549,000 barrels/day in 2016. The push and pull between energy independence/nationalism and appeasement of conservationist.
Energy policy in Ecuador is driven by its need for energy security as a developing country as well as its conservation efforts.
Does Ecuador need a balance between public and private investment?
During several years, Ecuador's energy sector was composed mainly by public utilities; however, there is the necessity of pursuing a balance between public and private investment in the energy sector. The new policies have been conceived for achieving this important challenge.
Ecuador's 20th constitution (established in 2008) mentions multiple forms of sovereignty, including energy sovereignty. Self-sufficiency is one of the pillars of energy sovereignty as discussed by former President Rafael Correa's administration. The administration called for the following objectives:
What are the key uncertainties for Ecuador's energy sector?
One of the key uncertainties for Ecuador's energy sector is the 2022 Economic Growth. This issue has a particular interest since the post-pandemic period requires several strategies to reactivate the economy, while creating new jobs.
Can Ecuador refine 300000 barrels a day?
The Refinery of the Pacific Eloy Alfaro (RDP), a petrochemical company with a compound currently under development, would allow Ecuador to refine up to 300,000 barrels/day once fully operational. The company is owned by Petroecuador, Petroleos de Venezuela SA, and the China National Petroleum Corporation.
How will Ecuador support decarbonization goals in 2022?
which have the aim of supporting Ecuador's decarbonization goals. In this way, a new PSP has been launched for development in 2022, implementing 500 MW of Renewables, considering small hydroelectric plants, photovoltaic generation, and wind farms.