PetroTal has done with the communities of the district Puinahua almost the same as with the crude of Lot 95: discover the resource and give it the value it deserves. In this case, the resource is the talent and conviction of its people to undertake. Thanks to the economic and technical push of the oil company, local businesses have optimized their procedures and increased their income, improving the standard of living of the producers and their families. PetroTal has acted correctly by teaching to fish and not giving away the fish, as it knows that these small businesses have enough potential to generate prosperity for the most vulnerable population of Puinahua. Processed cuts of paiche, certified eggs of high nutritional value, climate-resistant corn seeds, and banana flour for countless preparations are the products promoted by PetroTal in partnership with entities and organizations. Its protagonists speak below.
Loreto, recognized for being a territory rich in hydrocarbon resources of oil and gas, is ironically the region with one of the highest poverty rates in the country. The National Household Survey 2023 (ENAHO) warns that 43.5% of its population is in total poverty and only 33.7% has access to basic services.
The reality of Loreto is the reflection of what happens in many of its 55 districts, with Puinahua being one of the most illustrative cases. With a population of… You can continue reading the note in our edition 114 here.
The entry PetroTal, encouraging productive development in the heart of the Amazon was first published in Energiminas.
