No. Participation does not confer any rights, preferential treatment, or priority, nor does it give rise to any legitimate expectation regarding a potential future procurement process.

Participants are solely responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting their responses and attending any clarification meetings.

Information submitted by participants will be handled in accordance with the terms of the RFI and applicable law. Participants must clearly identify any information for which they request confidential treatment or restricted disclosure and state the basis for that request.

No. All fields are optional. However, more detailed responses will help shape the final project concept.

Yes. The reference configuration is illustrative and non-binding. Participants are encouraged to propose alternative configurations supported by a clear rationale.

Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format to lngimport@eppetroecuador.ec by 23 October 2026.

Responses may be submitted in either Spanish or English, at the participant’s discretion.

This RFI is intended for international suppliers with the experience and capability to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) under a long-term contract.

No. This RFI is a non-binding market consultation. It does not constitute an offer, a commitment to make an offer, or a commitment to enter into a contract.

Yes. Proposed solutions must be temporary and capable of rapid deployment to meet the requirement in the shortest possible timeframe. Permanent solutions are outside the scope of this RFI.