Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:02:34 PM
16:21. Lima, Mar. 03. Peru’s Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal today informed that measures are being taken to deal with the 200-barrel oil spill occurred in Pluspetrol lot 8 in Loreto region.
The Environment Ministry’s Environmental Assessment Directorate (OEFA) has sent an expert team to supervise and determine impact of the spill in the area.
“The goal is to prevent oil from reaching any water sources,” Pulgar-Vidal told the media.
After recalling the company has claimed it was sabotaged, the minister stated it [the company] is already leaving the country.
Nevertheless, he noted that before leaving, Pluspetrol is required to submit a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation and restoration of the affected areas.
The Argentinean exploration and production company must establish a guarantee of compliance as well.
“The ministry of Energy and Mines will review the plan submitted by Pluspetrol and decide whether it is accepted or rejected,” pointed out Pulgar-Vidal.
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Published: 03/03/2015
http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/noticia-steps-taken-to-tackle-oil-spill-in-loreto-peru-545644.aspx
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