Tabarca Extends Refinery Turnarounds Contract in Barrancabermeja and Cartagena Until August 2027
Magnex, a Latin American leader in maintenance and turnaround services, congratulates its Tabarca Joint Venture and partners on securing an extension of their contract with Ecopetrol for maintenance, turnarounds, and operations at the Cartagena and Barrancabermeja refineries through August 2027.
Over the past six years, Tabarca Joint Venture has consistently demonstrated operational excellence, upholding the highest standards of safety, integrity, and stakeholder engagement, supported by strong and reliable performance across both refineries. During this period, Tabarca has successfully executed 44 plant turnarounds, totaling more than 12 million man-hours worked. Its operations have also generated a positive regional impact, creating approximately 17,000 local jobs and business opportunities for more than 600 local suppliers, from nearby communities.
With this contract extension, Magnex continues to build a legacy of sustainable prosperity, reinforcing its role as a key industry player while supporting clients like Ecopetrol in their mission to be the energy that transforms.
ABOUT MAGNEX
Magnex, formerly known as Masa (Mecanicos Asociados S.A.S.) and Stork (Magnex Latam, S.L. Sucursal Colombia, formerly Stork Technical Services Holding B.V. Sucursal Colombia), is an international leader in operations, maintenance, project execution, plant turnarounds, and specialized services for the oil and gas, energy, and mining sectors. With more than 40 years of proven experience, it plays a critical role in Colombia and Peru, supporting essential industries, generating local employment, and driving sustainable regional development in the communities it serves.
ABOUT TABARCA
Tabarca, a joint venture formed by Magnex together with Servicio de Mantenimiento y Montaje Servimant del Caribe S.A.S. and Rampint S.A.S., is a leading provider of plant turnaround services in Colombia. It manages major contracts at the Cartagena and Barrancabermeja refineries and is recognized for its leadership across all phases of turnaround projects—working closely with clients from planning to closure, with a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and client business priorities.
For more information, please contact:
Cristina Valencia Rojas
Communications & Marketing Manager
