The Private Investment Promotion Agency (Proinversión) reported that the US$475 million corresponding to the bridge loan granted to Petroperu They have already been disbursed and will be used to sustain the company’s operations, ensure the acquisition of crude oil and fuels, and meet financial and commercial commitments.
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The Private Investment Promotion Agency (Proinversión) reported that the US$475 million corresponding to the bridge loan granted to Petroperu They have already been disbursed and will be used to sustain the company’s operations, ensure the acquisition of crude oil and fuels, and meet financial and commercial commitments.
Proinvestment It will be responsible for instructing the use of resources and established a distribution in three areas. 57% (US$270.75 million) of the total amount will be allocated to the purchase of crude oil and fuels; 30% (US$142.5 million) to meet financial obligations; and 13% (US$61.75 million), to the payment of overdue commercial debts with suppliers.
This assignment seeks to address the immediate needs of the oil company, strengthen its liquidity and contribute to the continuity of its operations. According to the entity, the timely acquisition of crude oil and inputs will allow the operation of the plant to be maintained. New Talara Refinery and contribute to the supply of fuel in the country.
The payment of financial obligations and outstanding debts with suppliers also aims to organize short-term commitments of Petroperu and recover conditions necessary to maintain its supply chain.
Proinversión specified that the financing was completed at the beginning of September 2026, as part of the measures adopted by the Government to strengthen the operational and financial situation of the state company.
The bridge loan was structured under the current legal framework, for an amount of US$475 million, within the authorized limit of up to US$500 million. The operation is framed in the provisions of the Emergency Decree No. 010-2025 and of Emergency Decree No. 003-2026.
As an entity empowered to exclusively instruct the use of these resources, Proinversión indicated that it coordinates with Petroperú to guarantee transparent administration of the funds.
The entity indicated that this intervention seeks to consolidate the operational stability of the state oil company and establish the necessary conditions to implement its comprehensive asset reorganization process.
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