Bolivia: Yapacaní mayor announces land for new refinery at km 17 of Faja Central

The mayor of Yapacaní, Juan Ramos Alanis, announced during a departmental anniversary parade that a plot has been designated at kilometer 17 of the Faja Central for construction of a refinery. The announcement is preliminary; no timeline, funding, or capacity details were provided. If realized, it would mark a significant industrial investment in Bolivia's hydrocarbon sector, but the project remains in early planning stages.