Peru's oil production reached 39,440 barrels per day (BPD) in September 2026, slightly higher than the previous month but 6.9% lower year-on-year, the
According to the latest official figures from Perupetro, the lots with the highest production during the period included Lot 95 (Loreto region), with 11,612 BPD; Lot X, with 9,084 BPD (Piura); and Lot 8, with 4,334 BPD (Loreto).
Meanwhile, the lots that recorded no production included Lots 67, XV, XX, and Z-6, among others.
Meanwhile, natural gas production increased slightly during the analyzed month, rising from 1,639 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) in August to 1,643 MMCFD in September 2026.
Compared with the same month last year, production decreased by 10%.
In this context, the lots that reported the highest production levels were Lot 88, with 1,034 MMCFD; Lot 56, with 325 MMCFD; and Lot 57, with 213 MMCFD, all located in Cusco.
The September results show that, despite the slight monthly rebound, oil production remains below levels recorded a year earlier, making it necessary to promote new investments in the exploration and development of these resources, the SPH indicated.
"It is also necessary to promote the widespread use of natural gas so that more households, businesses, and industries can access more competitive energy," the association said.
"Both challenges are essential to strengthening the country's energy security and responsibly harnessing its hydrocarbon potential," it noted.
Publicado: 7/10/2026