# Illegal crude oil extraction from Northern Peruvian Pipeline

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-crude-oil-extraction-from-northern-peruvian-pipeline
> Updated: 2026-11-09T15:16:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Petroperú has reported ongoing issues with clandestine connections to the Northern Peruvian Pipeline (ONP) in the Piura region. In October, the company detected a ninth illegal connection in the province of Sechura, where officials found equipment including a valve and a two-inch hose used for illicit extraction. 

By November, authorities reported an increase in these activities. Police intercepted a tanker truck in Piura that was illegally extracting crude oil via a clandestine connection. This incident was identified as the 13th attack on the pipeline in the Sechura and Olmos areas since June. Petroperú is working with the National Police to dismantle the criminal organizations responsible for these thefts and the associated environmental risks.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Peruvian authorities seize goods and intercept crude oil theft

Peruvian authorities seized S/ 308,000 in goods and a vehicle for alleged smuggling in San Román, while police intercepted a tanker truck stealing crude oil from the Northern Peruvian Pipeline in Piura.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-authorities-seize-goods-and-intercept-crude-oil-theft

### 2026-10-20: Petroperú detects ninth illegal connection to Northern Peruvian Pipeline

Petroperú detected a ninth illegal connection to the Northern Peruvian Pipeline in Piura. Meanwhile, ProInversión has announced an auction of 10 Petroperú properties valued at US$ 25 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petroper-detects-ninth-illegal-connection-to-northern-peruvian-pipeline

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