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Information on the accident in Ventanilla, Peru

We would like to convey our solidarity with the people and communities affected, our sincere concern for the damage caused to natural areas and marine life, and our gratitude for the effort and commitment of all the people and volunteers involved.

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This is the progress we have made so far to clean the sea and coastline

We are working to remedy the impact created by the oil spill by placing all our efforts on the ground in Peru and by monitoring the operations from the air to detect any additional affected areas. These efforts are led by highly qualified, technical personnel, and we will continue to rely on advice from experts in this field as the current situation unfolds, applying all necessary resources.

At sea

We are working with skimmers, highly-efficient machines for marine cleanup, to tackle the areas affected, in addition to tankers, recovery tanks, and suction tubes.

On land

We're manually removing the compromised sand, with the help of people who are properly trained and protected with personal protective equipment (PPE). In addition, we use heavy machinery to then carry it to the refinery to be cleaned and subsequently returned to the beaches.

Wildlife

We are continuously coordinating with and relying on expert advice from state agencies for the immediate protection of affected marine life and lands.

Actions being carried out

Read more about our work to address the effects of the oil spill in Ventanilla

Trained and protected people at work

Each day we have more and more people working on various land and marine cleanup efforts, who have been properly trained by experts and are equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

High-efficiency marine cleanup machinery

We are working with skimmers, high-efficiency machinery for marine cleanup, that absorb the hydrocarbon and separate it from the water, which is then transferred to the La Pampilla Refinery for treatment.

Heavy machinery

We have heavy-duty machinery working everyday to remove the compromised land along the beaches of Costa Azul, Ventanilla, Cavero, Pachacutec, Bahía Blanca, Playa Chica, Playa Grande, Isla Mata Cuatro, Balneario Marina Sur, Balneario de la Marina Norte, Ancón, Miramar, Pocitas, and Conchitas. In addition, we are using tanks that absorb waste from the shores.

Continuous dialogue with affected communities

We're holding advanced dialgoue with Santa Rosa and Ancón District fishing associations, who represent more than 1,000 fishermen. At the same time, we are in discussions with the Asociación de Armadores y Pescadores Artesanales Miguel Grau and Puerto-Chancay (Association of Artisanal Fishermen and Shipowners), as well as representatives from the Santa Rosa Associación de Sombrilleros to attend to their needs. This efforts are in addition to other agreements that have already been reached with four fishing organizations in Ventanilla, which are already receiving support from the company.

Likewise, we have signed a collaboration agreement with businessowners in Santa Rosa, who are joining cleanup efforts being carried out.

Military support

Thanks to cooperation from authorities, military forces have joined the ocean and coastline cleanup efforts. They have been equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and have received guidelines from specialized experts for performing the tasks.

Volunteers

We are grateful for the effort and commitment of all our collaborators, as well as for all the volunteers who show up daily to assist in various tasks.

Collaborating with organizations

Repsol reaffirms its commitment to continue mitigating and remedying the effects of the spill, as well as continuing to work with all those involved to respond effectively and transparently to the public.

We are holding meetings with the Minister of the Environment, Rubén José Ramírez, and the President of the OEFA (Agency for Environmental Assessment and Enforcement), Miriam Alegría Zevallos, who are being kept up-to-date on any activities carried out. We are reiterating our commitment to remedy the impact created by the spill.

Moreover, we are coordinating with SERFOR (National Forestry and Wildlife Service), SERNANP (the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State), and other organizations.

Official statements