Colombian state-run oil company Ecopetrol has reportedly stated that two bomb attacks hit the Cano Limon pipeline in the western Antioquia province.
The latest attacks come after a similar incident in Campo Giles, Tibu, suspended pumping last week, Reuters reported.
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As a result of last week’s attacks, crude spilled into two neighbouring streams in the Norte de Santander province and onto surrounding vegetation. However, Ecopetrol brought the spill under control.
The latest incident took place in the rural areas of La Pesquera and Las Bancas. Last year, there were 89 attacks on the 485-mile pipeline.
Military officials hold the leftist rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN) as responsible for the bombings.
ELN is a leftist guerrilla group that has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the US State Department and the European Union.
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By GlobalDataDespite the continuing attacks on the pipeline, exports and production at the Cano Limon field remained unaffected. This has been possible due to the transportation of crude through the nearby Bicentenario pipeline.
Ecopetrol stated that one of the bombings this week caused a crude spillage that has since been contained.
Armed with 2,000 combatants, ELN opposes multinational companies operating in the country, accusing them of exploiting natural resources without passing on benefits to Colombians.
Peace talks with ELN began last year under former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.
The current government has set the release of all hostages and putting an end to criminal activities as a condition for restarting peace talks with the group.
