LIMA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Chinese state-run energy company China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) will start producing natural gas in Peru in November of next year, requiring an investment of around $500 million, said the head of regulator Perupetro on Thursday.
A consortium operated by Anadarko APCFC.UL, Chevron CVX.N and Westlawn will also begin drilling an offshore exploration block by the end of this year, with a $100 million investment, Perupetro chief Pedro Chira said.