# Natural gas expansion in Peru and Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/natural-gas-expansion-in-peru-and-colombia > Updated: 2026-09-17T03:43:39.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2. In Peru, specific infrastructure projects have been implemented to improve energy access, such as the inauguration of a natural gas connection at the Hospital IV Augusto Hernández Mendoza in Ica. This project, funded through the BonoGas Program, is expected to provide significant monthly and annual fuel savings. However, business groups from central and southern Peruvian regions, including Cusco, Puno, Huancayo, Apurímac, and Ayacucho, have issued a joint demand for the government to prioritize the expansion of natural gas. These chambers of commerce argue that benefits from Camisea operations have not been distributed equitably, leaving many regions dependent on more expensive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and electricity. They contend that high energy costs reduce the competitiveness of local small enterprises and affect household quality of life, calling for greater regulatory measures and infrastructure investment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Peru advances 2026 election preparations and regional security discussions Peru intensifies preparations for the 2026 regional elections through candidate disclosures and poll worker training, amid calls for improved security in Áncash and reports of incomplete campaign filings. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-chambers-of-commerce-demand-natural-gas-expansion ### 2026-09-16: Energy access expands through gas infrastructure in Peru and Colombia Energy initiatives in Peru and Colombia are expanding gas access, including a new natural gas connection for a hospital in Ica and the growth of LPG networks to reduce rural reliance on polluting fuels. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energy-access-expands-through-gas-infrastructure-in-peru-and-colombia --- Cite as: Natural gas expansion in Peru and Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/natural-gas-expansion-in-peru-and-colombia