Petroperú provides information on the auditing and management process of the Talara Refinery

Given the information published in the media regarding the inspection processes and security management at the Talara Refinery, Petroperú considers it necessary to provide the following details:

• The more than 1,600 records noted in Milestone Control Report No. 006-2026-OCI/4243-SCC cannot be conclusively considered physical failures, defective equipment, or unsafe operating conditions. These correspond to documented observations identified at various stages of the project's development and are being addressed progressively and comprehensively by Petroperú, in accordance with the guidelines and requirements established by Osinergmin.
• In this context, it is important to point out that this report was issued by Osinergmin's Institutional Control Body as part of the concurrent control of the oversight service contracted by that entity and executed by the FIMS Consortium. Its purpose was to verify the execution of said oversight service and not to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the safety conditions of the New Talara Refinery.
• As part of this process, Petroperú has submitted 100% of the required documentation for the Design, Procurement, and Pre-commissioning phases, while continuing to address the documentation associated with the Construction phase, which is 76% complete and still awaiting approval from the competent authority.
• Furthermore, the update and implementation of the Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) is well underway and has already received favorable feedback for the first units of the project. Adaptation schedules are also being reviewed to ensure that the observations are addressed with the utmost technical rigor and in strict compliance with the sector's regulatory requirements.
• The New Talara Refinery also has a Process Safety Management System implemented to systematically identify, assess, and control the risks associated with its operations. This system has undergone two external audits conducted to verify compliance with current regulations and the requirements established by Osinergmin. Additionally, the refinery operates under current emrgency response plans, proven fire suppression systems, and risk management protocols designed to safeguard the well-being of people, facilities, and the environment.
• Petroperú reaffirms its commitment to the safety of its operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the continuous improvement of its processes. Therefore, it will continue working rigorously and transparently until all audits and compliance processes mandated by the relevant authorities are completed.