Gas connections double in Peru, reaching 25% of population
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Promigas Perú reported that natural gas connections in Peru doubled over the last five years, rising from 1.2 to 2.6 million connections and extending coverage to 25% of the population.
This increase means one in four Peruvians now have natural gas service in their homes. While the pace of expansion has slowed, with 147,000 new users added in the last year, down from 288,000 in 2023 and 279,000 in 2024, the report identifies opportunities for renewed growth.
The report suggests the incoming administration in Peru can support further expansion, as natural gas is included in their governing program. Four projects are planned to bring natural gas to more communities. The most advanced is an addition to the Cálidda contract, which would extend service to 15 towns across seven regions, using the same rates as Lima and Callao, with an investment of $600 million to serve over 200,000 additional users.
However, the report also notes that Peru’s proven gas reserves are only expected to last another 13 years, and no exploratory wells have been drilled in Camisea, where 95% of production occurs, since 2017 due to contract limitations. Promigas Perú recommends simplifying permits, revising bidding conditions, and modernizing Peru’s Organic Hydrocarbons Law to encourage investment and ensure future supply.
Following a disruption to the main transport duct in March 2026 that cut Lima’s supply by 90%, the report also urges investment in energy security measures like storage and regasification of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
