La Pampilla Refinery Oil Spill Claim

Have you been affected by the oil spill originating from La Pampilla refinery? You could be eligible for compensation.

Have you been affected by the oil spill originating from La Pampilla refinery? You could be eligible for compensation.

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What is the case about?

On 15 January 2022, around 12,000 barrels of oil were spilled during the offloading of a tanker at La Pamilla refinery, just north of Peru’s capital, Lima.

It has been described as the worst ecological disaster to hit the country in recent history, causing significant economic and environmental damage.

The Peruvian government were forced to close the affected beaches on the North coast of Peru for the remainder of 2022, stating that they were not suitable for human activities.

While the beaches were reopened in 2023, OEFA and MINAM have issued several environmental reports concluding that the affected areas are still contaminated and have high levels of hydrocarbons.  

Victims, including fishermen, vendors, and restaurant owners, among others, are still unable to return to their normal activities due to the extent of the damage caused.

If you were impacted by the disaster, we could help you claim compensation and get the justice you deserve.

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Why choose Pogust Goodhead?

Pogust Goodhead is committed to promoting access to justice for thousands of victims where environmental catastrophes and toxic spills have caused lasting health consequences and major economic disruptions.

Pogust Goodhead represents over 700,000 victims of the Mariana dam disaster in Brazil, including individuals, Brazilian municipalities, Krenak Indigenous communities, and the Catholic Church. It is one of the largest cases ever filed in the English Courts and is being brought against Anglo-Australian company BHP, which operates in Brazil through a company called Samarco.

Pogust Goodhead employs some of the leading litigators from various jurisdictions around the world.

Currently, Pogust Goodhead represents more than 2,000,000 clients in litigation against some of the world’s largest companies.

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Who can claim?

Victims of this claim could include any individuals of business who were affected by the spill. This may include fishermen, vendors, restaurant owners, and transports, among others.

One year on from the oil spill, and the individuals and businesses affected by the oil spill have not received appropriate compensation for the damages they have suffered, and Repsol has failed to clean up the affected areas properly.

Repsol has entered into several negotiations and agreements with some of the victims, nevertheless, these agreements have been executed under unfair conditions towards the victims.

In addition, Repsol has been fined on several counts by OEFA and MINAM and has many administrative proceedings before the Peruvian courts regarding their negligence after the oil spill occurred and its poor management to minimise the after effects.

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Timeline of events

Oil spill occurred in the north coast of Peru
15
JANUARY
2022
Peruvian government close affected beaches
16
JANUARY
2022
Repsol announce they have finalised cleaning 28 beaches
20
APRIL
2022
Beaches reopened
10
JANUARY
2023
OEFA report suggests hydrocarbons are still present at affected beaches

27 JANUARY 2023 – PRESENT DAY

27
JANUARY
2023
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