Colombian takes BP to court over torture and kidnapping

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5. They are said to have ordered and financed the abduction

However, the recent confessions of 5 paramilitaries that claim Torres’ abduction was ordered and financed by Ocensa have opened doors for Torres’ case.

Ocensa is the country’s main oil pipeline, with capacity to transport as much as 650,000 barrels per day. Set up by BP and Ecopetrol – Colombia’s state-owned oil company – Ocensa builds and owns all pipelines in Casanera.