In the coming days, as part of the last stage of the gradual start-up process of the New Talara Refinery (NFT), start of commissioning of the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit and Flexicoking Unitthe latter present in only nine refineries in the world.
Pedro Chira Fernández, president of the Petroperú SA Board of Directors, confirmed that in this second half it is expected to process up to 95,000 barrels of crude. In addition, he recalled that Petroperú has been temporarily operating Block I of the Talara basin, which in 2022 has generated profits and benefits for the population of the area of influence with the execution of social responsibility actions.
Regarding Petroperú’s participation in the northwest lots that are about to expire, he indicated that it will take place within the legal framework in force in the country. “We expect to continue operating Block I with the extension of the contract for that oil field and have a significant participation in Blocks VI and Z2B this year.“, accurate.
Finally, he indicated that in the Lot 192 Recovery and maintenance work is being carried out, which will allow production activities to begin in 2024, together with the strategic partner, whose qualification Perupetro has been evaluating.
Source: Larepublica
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