Repsol denies that the presence of hydrocarbons reported by OEFA is related to its activities.

The Environmental Assessment and Control Agency (OEFA) warned yesterday, Saturday, of a new presence of hydrocarbons in the area of ​​Terminal Multiboyas 2 La Pampilla Refinery CAA., in the area of ​​Ventanilla, Callao, which would affect the surface sea waters in an area of ​​about 300 square meters.

entity attached to Ministry of the Environment (Minem) indicated that the discovery was made while the surveillance team was in the area checking compliance with measures taken to Repsol in connection with the cleanup and containment of the oil spill in January 2022.

In this regard, in a statement, the company denied that the said hydrocarbon discovery was related to its activities.

“Not related to the 2022 spill”

Repsol indicated that what was reported OEFA “This is not related to the January 2022 spill or the operation of the La Pampilla refinery currently operated by the said company.

He also pointed out that Multibuoy Terminal 2 The refinery has been “out of business since January 2022.”

“This object does not have the presence of hydrocarbons throughout,” he said.

The company of Spanish origin also indicated that what the regulatory body said did not apply to hydrocarbons.

“Specified OEFA It was a migratory patch moving in from the south, bringing in burnt oils and fish oils, including debris, wood and other solid waste,” he said.

“This is how the relevant authorities were informed, as other similar finds have been reported in the past,” he added.

Repsol He emphasized that although what was reported was not related to their activities, they had carried out a purge accordingly.

Measures against Repsol

To date, OEFA has ordered 20 preventive measures aimed at, among others, the treatment, containment, monitoring and management of solid waste; verification of non-compliance with 7 of them. So he ordered Repsol payment of compulsory fines of 620 UIT (2.8 million soles, paid to date).

In addition, he provided 3 specific mandates to present a Remediation Plan (PDR) for areas affected by the oil spill.

He also ordered the issuance of 2 mandates of a special nature to update and / or change the IGA in relation to the area of ​​u200bu200bdirect and indirect influence of operations at sea La Pampilla Refinery; and for the presentation of the Public Relations Plan.