December 24, 2022. The Ministry of Energy and Mines continues to develop actions to contribute to the policy of massification of natural gas at the national level. For this, it will allocate more than 800 million soles from the Social Energy Inclusion Fund (FISE) to promote the development of infrastructure and growth of the users of this energy resource; in order to improve the quality of life of more Peruvian families.
In this sense, to contribute to the access of this public service, more than 520 million soles will be allocated to the BonoGas program so that more homes, small and medium-sized companies, soup kitchens and other initiatives of a social nature can access financing for construction of its natural gas facilities and thus enjoy the benefits of an economical, clean, safe and vital energy source for the country’s energy transition.
Regarding the vehicle sector, which has had significant growth in 2022, it is planned to allocate more than 125 million soles to the NGV Savings program for the conversion of private vehicles and public transport, such as taxi drivers and school buses; allowing drivers to use a fuel that is more friendly to the environment and with significant economic savings of more than 50%; positively impacting the basic family basket.
Likewise, to continue with the process of Massification of Natural Gas and expansion of this public service in the central and southern regions, in the mountains and jungle; 150 million soles will be allocated for the development of infrastructure, so that homes, vehicles, businesses and industries have this resource in the regions of Cusco, Ucayali and Ayacucho.
