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Marañón River Oil Spill Under Investigation After Transfer Mishap at ONP Estación 1

Authorities began on-site inspections to determine responsibility, with remediation under supervision.

Overview

  • Environmental prosecutors, OEFA and the Capitanía carried out field inspections in Urarinas to assess the spill’s footprint and verify response measures.
  • The inspection, led by prosecutor Jackeline Hoffman Panduro, reviewed impacts near the native communities of Saramurillo and San José de Saramuro.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday during pre-embarkation operations involving the AF Goias 3000 barge serving Uplan/Upland Oil & Gas on the Trompeteros–Estación 1 route.
  • Petroperú and the operator reported a technical failure in a barge fitting, stating most crude remained on the vessel with a smaller volume entering the river as contingency plans were activated.
  • The Ministerio Público pledged strict follow-up while containment and cleanup continue, with Petroperú mobilizing crews and notifying OEFA and the Yurimaguas port authority.