Peru increases exploration opportunities

摘要

To become a net hydrocarbons exporter in the coming years, Peru is offering 25 blocks within the Maranon, Ucayali, Santiago, Huallaga, and Sechura basins. On May 14, 2010, Perupetro S.A. opened the bidding round for 25 blocks in Peru's Amazonian forest region and along the coast over a total area of 42,471 sq miles (110,000 sq km). Perupetro, the Peruvian state-owned company in charge of promoting, executing, and auditing license and services contracts for the bidding round, had planned to launch the offer in 2009 but was delayed due to conflicts involving indigenous groups and E&P activity.