Petroperú reaches agreements with communities to advance with containment and cleaning tasks

In line with its Social Management policy, which privileges dialogue with native communities, Petroperú reached agreements with the communal authorities of Cuninico to continue with the containment and cleanup work in the environmental contingency produced at kilometer 42+092 of the North Peruvian Pipeline (ONP), due to an intentional cut in the pipe.

This task will continue with the support of specialized companies. To do this, crews carry out patrolling and supervision tasks in order to identify other sectors of the river that require the installation of these containment equipment. In the same way, the definitive repair of the pipe will be carried out.

As reported, after containing the leak of crude oil with the installation of a metal clamp, containment barriers were placed at the mouth of the Cuinico River at the height of the mouth of the Marañón River, having installed 19 barriers to date whose Its main function is to prevent the displacement of hydrocarbons. These actions are carried out in accordance with the Petroperú Contingency Plan.

On the other hand, there was the presence of OEFA, ANA and OSINERGMIN, institutions that came to carry out their supervision tasks.

Delivery of food and water

As part of the agreements, Petroperú will begin this Monday the delivery of water and food packs to the first identified neighboring communities. For this purpose, the coordination is developed with the communal authorities, who will reach the registry of the families that will be assisted with this supportive and preventive aid.

At the moment, Section I of the ONP has been paralyzed for seven months, which is why its operation is urgent to fulfill its mission of transporting crude oil from private operators and thus contribute to the development of the hydrocarbon industry in the country.

Finally, Petroperú urges the communities to maintain dialogue in order to avoid stoppages that delay cleaning and remediation work, prioritizing the health and well-being of neighboring populations.