Officials emphasized the social and economic importance of this development. Regional Energy and Mines Manager Merciano Basilio noted the substantial contribution of Camisea gas extraction and formal mining to Peru’s GDP, regional canon transfers, and royalties. These revenues exceeded S/2.8 billion in 2024 despite a slight recent downturn in Cusco’s gas production, including an 8.3% decline in early 2025 due to heavy rains and infrastructure damage. These factors underline the urgency for diversifying supply and investment, as current reserves may sustain extraction only for another 14 years without further exploration.
Complementing home distribution, private sector groups such as Consorcio Camisea and Eva Energy have deployed four Gas Natural Vehicular (GNV) stations, with two operational in San Jerónimo and San Sebastián and further stations under testing or development to expand urban and rural fuel access. Currently, over 4,000 vehicles in Cusco utilize GNV, benefiting from cost reductions and cleaner energy.
Despite significant advances, Cusco’s challenging topography and limited industrial demand require innovative solutions such as regasification plants and tanker-based delivery to achieve broad gas penetration. The government and stakeholders continue efforts to replicate infrastructure models similar to water and electricity networks, aiming to sustain energy security and equitable distribution while overcoming geographic and logistical barriers.
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