Leaked data reveals decades of unreported pollution by Colombia oil giant

The swamp of San Silvestre, the largest in the municipality of Barrancabermeja, in the department of Santander, has been an eternal victim. Located near the largest oil refinery in Colombia, the oil spills are repetitive. At its waters comes the pollution that escapes from a garbage dump about 12 kilometers and both livestock and agro-industry have stolen its resources. In addition, those who have stopped and raised their voices to defend it, en…

Leaked data reveals decades of unreported pollution by Colombia oil giant

Colombia’s state-led oil company Ecopetrol caused more than 600 instances of major environmental damage between 2010 and 2016, according to internal data leaked by one of their former employees. Mongabay contributor Mie Hoejris Dahl reports that the leaked information suggests the company kept track of spills internally but did not adequately report them to the […]

Security Breach Shuts Down Ecopetrol Facilities

Security Breach Shuts Down Ecopetrol Facilities On Monday, an irregular entry by unauthorized individuals into Ecopetrol's facilities at Rubiales and Cano Sur prompted a temporary shutdown. This move, confirmed by Colombia's state-run energy company Ecopetrol, was necessary to ensure safety and manage potential risks.The breach, which occurred on Monday, has raised concerns about security protocols and operational safety within the company. The …

Leaked data reveals decades of unreported pollution by Colombia oil giant - EnviroLink Network

Colombia’s state-led oil company Ecopetrol caused more than 600 instances of major environmental damage between 2010 and 2016, according to internal data leaked by one of their former employees. Mongabay contributor Mie Hoejris Dahl reports that the leaked information suggests the company kept track of spills internally but did not adequately report them to the government. According to data shared by whistleblower Andrés Olarte Peña with the Env…