Ecuador’s state oil company, Petroecuador, announced the resumption of crude oil pumping through the Sote pipeline on Monday. The restart follows the implementation of a contingency plan after an incident forced a temporary halt. Petroecuador had previously declared the incident as *fuerza mayor* – a legal term relating to unforeseen circumstances preventing fulfillment of a contract. Details regarding the nature of the incident affecting the Sote pipeline have not been fully disclosed. The company stated that the contingency plan allowed them to efficiently address the situation and safely resume operations. This resumption is critical for maintaining Ecuador’s oil production capacity. The Sote pipeline is a key component of the nation's oil infrastructure.