The Tumaco Port registered a 57.8% growth in the volume of fuel moved during the first eight months of 2026, surpassing 762,000 barrels received, compared to approximately 483,000 barrels counted during all of 2025. ^[1] According to the Regional Port Society Tumaco Pacific Port S.A., this behavior reflects a sustained increase in operations related to hydrocarbons and represents a strengthening of the role of Tumaco as a strategic point for the energy supply of Nariño and the Pacific region. ^[2] The vessel Willard J. will move an additional 70,000 barrels, corresponding to 25,000 barrels of gasoline and 45,000 of diesel. ^[3] The accumulated fuel volume in 2026 represents a 57.8% growth compared to the 2025 closing figures. ^[4] The Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port S.A. received approximately 483,000 net barrels of fuel during the full year of 2025. ^[5] The expectation is for the second week of September for the arrival of the vessel Willard J., which will perform a combined import and cabotage operation from Cartagena, with a stop in Buenaventura and final destination Tumaco. ^[6] Guillermo Londoño, manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional Tumaco Pacific Port, stated that the port is optimistic about fulfilling the strict 'Supply Plan' of the Ministry of Mines. ^[7]