113,000 families will benefit from natural gas

In order to massify and intensify the use of national natural gas, the Vice Minister of Electricity of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem), José Martín Dávila Pérez, announced that the first stage of the overcrowding will begin in Ayacucho, Ucayali and now also in Cusco, and in a next stage it will reach the other regions of the country.

During his visit to Ayacucho to participate in the “Executive Council of the Bicentennial”, the official explained that 113,000 families will benefit from natural gas in the regions in a first stage. This scope is a quarter of the total goal (400,000) foreseen in eight regions of the country in five years.

“The studies have already been carried out and here near [de Ayacucho] we have a bypass of the gas pipeline, which would allow us to distribute natural gas. For years we have seen it pass through our lands, but it never reached the population, “added the official, noting that on Wednesday, November 10, President Pedro Castillo” will begin the massification. “

It should be noted that in these regions there is still no concession, so the initiative will be of the State. The commission will be given to Petroperú to be executed with money from the Social Energy Inclusion Fund (FISE).

On the other hand, Dávila indicated that they will invest S / 100 million in electrification to benefit 80,000 users. “We will bring the 86% gap that we now have to 96% next year and we will reach 100% coverage when the president’s term ends. Pedro Castillo”, He declared.

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