19:32 | Talara (Piura region), Dec. 27.
The return of Peru's state-owned Petroperu to oil and natural gas exploitation, after a 25-year absence, will generate important economic and social benefits to the country, the
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo said on Monday.
His remarks were made during the
delivery ceremony of Block I in Talara and the restart of Petroperu's operations in the production of oil and natural gas in the Talara Basin situated in the northern region of Piura.
Energy and Mines Minister Eduardo Gonzalez joined the President during said ceremony, which was attended by regional and local authorities.
They also participated in the unveiling of the respective plaque in Block I.
The Head of State affirmed that the delivery of Block I to Petroperu is an important step forward taken by the country's hydrocarbon industry to benefit Peruvians.
He also announced that, in the coming months, the state-owned company will take over the operations and control of Blocks 192 and 64 —located in the rainforest region of Loreto— and that Petroperu's oil production will be processed in the upgraded Talara refinery.
In that sense, Mr. Castillo pointed out that the new Talara refinery, which is also operated by Petroperu, will start producing 95,000 barrels of less polluting fuels per day to supply the national market and the most remote areas in the country, where the company plays a social role.
(END) NDP/MDV/RMB
Published: 12/27/2021