The production of hydrocarbons (gas and oil) in the country, during the first two-month period of this year, generated S/549 million of canons and sobrecanonwhich were transferred to Cusco, Piura, Tumbes, Ucayali, Loreto and Puerto Ica in Huánucofor the development of infrastructure works for the benefit of their populations, informed Perupe.
Of the 549 million soles of canon and supercanon reported in the first two months of this year; S/427 million corresponded to Cusco; S/79 million to Piura; S/20 million for Tumbes; S/17 million to Loreto, S/5 million to Ucayali and S/1 million to the province of Puerto Inca in Huánuco.
At the end of 2022, Canon and overcharge transfers for the production of hydrocarbons amounted to S/3,913 million, amount that reflects the important contribution of the hydrocarbon sector to the country’s economy.
What is the fee?
He Canyon It is the contribution received by regional and local governments (provincial and district municipalities), national universities and state pedagogical and technological higher institutes, from the total income and income obtained by the State through the economic exploitation of hydrocarbon resources in said areas.
He hydrocarbon canon is paid by Perupetro based on controlled production. From 1993 to date, the canon and supercanon transferred nationally for the production of hydrocarbons amounted to S/39,354 million.
How is the canon used?
In accordance with the law, the resources of the canon must be used for the (co)financing of projects and infrastructure works of regional or local impact; in addition, in the productive investment for the sustainable development of the communities where the natural resource is exploited.
In the case of universities and institutes, the canon must be used exclusively for investment in scientific and technological research that promotes regional development.
Source: Larepublica
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