Peruvian mining and hydrocarbon sector’s production expanded 4.15% in August 2019, underpinned by the hydrocarbon sub-sector (+38.20%), National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) informed Tuesday.
However, the metallic mining sub-sector decreased 0.35%.
It should be noted the hydrocarbon segment recorded the highest rise so far this year in August.
It was boosted by a greater production of natural gas (+58.2%), natural gas liquids (+34.7%), and crude oil (+27.7%).
Farming sector
On the other hand, the farming sector grew 2.15%, driven by the agricultural sub-sector (+0.89%).
Meanwhile, the livestock sub-sector rose 3.66%.
Fishing segment
Furthermore, the fishing segment increased 2.30%, underpinned by greater catches of species destined for indirect human consumption (+153.62%).
Nevertheless, landings of species destined for direct human consumption decreased 1.80%.
Fuente: Andina https://andina.pe/ingles/noticia-peru-mining-hydrocarbon-sector-rose-415-in-august-2019-768377.aspx