Totaling US$10.657 Billion
The National Environmental Certification Service for Sustainable Investments (Senace) is currently evaluating 22 detailed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA-d) and their Modifications (MEIA-d) for large-scale projects aimed at strengthening public and private investment and boosting both the regional and national economies.
Investments Exceeding US$12.2 Billion
The projects under evaluation represent an investment exceeding US$12.2 billion in the mining, hydrocarbons, transportation, and electricity sectors, which are considered strategic for the country's development as they promote job creation, road connectivity, and electricity transmission.
The mining sector accounts for the majority of the studies, with 13 projects totaling US$10.657 billion.
The hydrocarbons sector follows with three projects totaling US$336 million, transportation with two projects amounting to US$779 million, and electricity with four projects totaling US$512 million.
Trapiche (Apurímac), with a preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA-d) contemplating an investment exceeding US$3.4 billion.
Cerro Verde (Arequipa), with a preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIA-d) of over US$2.1 billion.
Retamas (La Libertad), whose preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIA-d) considers an investment exceeding US$1.8 billion.
Antapaccay (Cusco), with a preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIA-d) for an amount exceeding US$1.8 billion.
