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SPP (Southern Peru Pipeline) News!
Here are some recent updates and news related to the Southern Peru Pipeline:
Recent Accidents and Incidents:
- In October 2022, a leak was detected in the SPP pipeline in the Peruvian Amazon, releasing an estimated 1,000 barrels of crude oil into the environment. (Source: Reuters)
- In August 2022, a pipeline rupture in the SPP system caused a spill of approximately 1,500 barrels of crude oil in the Peruvian region of Loreto. (Source: Peru This Week)
Environmental Concerns and Controversies:
- In 2020, the Peruvian government approved the expansion of the SPP, despite concerns from environmental groups and indigenous communities about the potential impacts on the Amazon rainforest and local ecosystems. (Source: Mongabay)
- In 2019, a report by the Peruvian environmental organization, Amazon Watch, highlighted the risks of oil spills and contamination from the SPP, as well as the lack of transparency and accountability from the pipeline's operators. (Source: Amazon Watch)
Operational Updates and Maintenance:
- In 2022, the SPP's operator, Peru's state-owned oil company, Petroperú, announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in the pipeline's maintenance and upgrade over the next five years. (Source: Andina)
- In 2020, the SPP underwent a major maintenance shutdown, which affected crude oil production and exports from Peru. (Source: Bloomberg)
Economic and Commercial Developments:
- In 2022, Peru's oil production and exports increased, driven in part by the SPP's expanded capacity and increased demand from international markets. (Source: Peru This Week)
- In 2020, the Peruvian government signed a deal with China's state-owned oil company, Sinopec, to increase crude oil exports to China through the SPP. (Source: Reuters)
These are just a few of the recent news and updates related to the Southern Peru Pipeline. If you'd like more information or specific updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!