Ecopetrol exportó por primera vez petroquímicos por el puerto de Buenaventura: Perú y Chile, los destinos Ecopetrol has successfully completed its inaugural petrochemical export from the port of Buenaventura, sending 1,400 tons of xylene and toluene to Peru and Chile. This strategic move aims to serve South American customers more efficiently via the Pacific coast, with regular shipments planned every 45 days. The company projects this will improve utility by $40 per ton and significantly increase sales in countries like Ecuador.

• Ecopetrol conducted its first petrochemical export from the port of Buenaventura.
• The shipment consisted of 1,400 tons of xylene and toluene destined for Peru and Chile.
• The petrochemicals were produced at the Barrancabermeja refinery and transported to Buenaventura.
• Future exports from Buenaventura will occur every 45 days, with 1,550 tons of petrochemicals each time.
• This new export route is expected to increase utility by $40 per ton.
• Ecopetrol aims to increase its market share in countries like Ecuador by 20% to 70%.
• Annual exports from Buenaventura are projected to be worth approximately $6 million.
• The strategic location of Buenaventura on the Pacific coast offers logistical efficiency for South American markets.
• This initiative is expected to optimize costs compared to Caribbean exports and impact the development of the port and region.
• Ecopetrol anticipates exporting a total of 12,400 tons of xylene and toluene annually from Buenaventura.