South America / GoM
Country profile: Peru
Location: | Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador |
Climate: | varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes |
Terrain: | western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) |
Size: | 1285220 sq. km total (Land area: 1280000 sq. km Water area: 5220 sq.km) |
Population: | 29,180,899 (July 2008 est.) |
Languages: | Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara, and a large number of minor Amazonian languages |
Government: | constitutional republic |
Capital city: | Lima |
Legal system: | based on civil law system; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations |
Currency: | nuevo sol (PEN) |
Licensing: |
Country profile
Oil is the dominant fuel source in Peru. In 2005, oil represented 55 percent of Peru’s total energy consumption of 0.6 quadrillion Btus. Hydroelectricity is the second-largest component, representing 33 percent in 2005. However, the development of the Camisea natural gas project has led to increased use of natural gas in the residential, industrial, and power generation sectors. In addition, the development of an integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal will allow Peru to become an important regional exporter of natural gas in the near future.
Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity.
Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, returned to the presidency with promises to improve social conditions and maintain fiscal responsibility.
Energy production and consumption
Oil | Gas | |
Production: | 110,700 bbl/day (2005 est.) | 1 billion cu m (2005 est.) |
Consumption: | 166,000 bbl/day (2005 est.) | 1 billion cu m (2005 est.) |
Exports: | 53,040 bbl/day (2004 est.) | |
Imports: | 121,500 bbl/day (2004 est.) | |
Reserves: | 430 million bbl (2007 est.) | 236 billion cu m (1 January 2006 est.) |
Major fields: |
Peru - recent news
22 Apr 25 |
Peru: Petroperu seeking a new strategic partner for the reactivation of a strategic oil field in the Marañón Basin The selection process for a new strategic partner for Block 192 - currently underway through Public Call No. Petroperú-001-2025-L192 - represents a decisive step toward the reactivation of this important oil field, located in the province of Datem del Marañón, in the Loreto region. |
20 Mar 25 |
Peru: PetroTal announces Q4 and full year 2024 results PetroTal has reported its operating and financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported strong financial and operational results in 2024, increasing production by an average of 25% over 2023, while returning more than $65 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. |
20 Feb 25 |
Peru: PetroTal announces 2024 year-end oil reserves PetroTal, a company focused on the development of oil assets in Peru, has announced the results of its 2024 year-end reserve evaluation by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. ('NSAI'). |
20 Jan 25 |
Peru: Condor Energy announces upgrade of Piedra Redonda gas field resources, offshore Peru Condor Energy has announced the independent assessment of the Piedra Redonda gas field resource, with an updated Best Estimate (2C) Contingent resource of 1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas (802 Bcf net to Condor), by RISC Advisory (RISC). Piedra Redonda now ranks as one of the largest undeveloped offshore gas discoveries on the west coast of South America. |
03 Dec 24 |
Peru: PetroTal announces closing of Block 131 acquisition PetroTal has closed the acquisition of a 100% working interest in Peru’s Block 131, as originally disclosed on May 8, 2024, pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of CEPSA Peru, which represents the entire Peruvian business unit of CEPSA. |
Peru - more news
Other countries in this region
- Argentina,
- Aruba,
- Bahamas,
- Barbados,
- Belize,
- Bermuda,
- Bolivia,
- Brazil,
- Canada,
- Chile,
- Colombia,
- Costa Rica,
- Cuba,
- Dominican Republic,
- Ecuador,
- Falklands,
- French Guiana,
- Grenada,
- Guatemala,
- Gulf of Mexico,
- Guyana,
- Honduras,
- Jamaica,
- Mexico,
- Nicaragua,
- Panama,
- Paraguay,
- Suriname,
- Trinidad,
- Uruguay,
- USA,
- Venezuela