Peru sues Repsol for $4.5 billion after oil spill

Repsol says events were beyond its control and estimates clean-up and remediation costs are closer to $150 million

Peru oil spill: Repsol has identified about 5500 affected people from the spill, while the Peruvian government claims around 700,000 people are affected — Peru oil spill: Repsol has identified about 5500 affected people from the spill, while the Peruvian government claims around 700,000 people are affectedPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Naomi Klinge

Houston

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Published 24 May 2022, 15:20Updated 25 May 2022, 17:25