What AIChE Sección Perú does

AIChE Sección Perú is a Lima-based non-profit professional association founded in 2019 as the Peruvian local section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a 501(c)(3) U.S. parent organization with more than 60,000 members across 110+ countries. It serves chemical engineering students, early-career professionals, and established engineers working in Peru's oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, water treatment, and manufacturing industries. The organization runs a self-service membership model with two annual tiers — AIChE Pro at S/.150 and AICHE EXPLORE at S/.75 — that grant access to a Continuing Education Platform, webinar credits, discounts on publications and events, and (for Pro) voting rights and office-holding eligibility.

The association delivers its programs through an online Learning Management System (LMS) hosting dozens of courses and webinars spanning process safety, biopolymers, bioremediation, metallurgical processes, water treatment, petroleum engineering, Python programming, machine learning, and AI applications. It operates five technical divisions (Process Safety, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Process Simulation and Computing, and Biological Engineering), university student chapters, a K-12 STEM outreach program, and a free Employability Program for high-performing final-year students and recent graduates. Its flagship annual event is LACPS, the Latin American Congress on Process Safety, now in its 11th edition.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions, one-time course and webinar fees, and conference/event registration plus industrial sponsorship. Industrial sponsors for LACPS include major regional energy players such as Pluspetrol, Peru LNG, and YPF, alongside Wolters Kluwer and Himsac. Day-to-day operations are led by an elected Board of Directors, currently headed by President Baltazar Nicolás Cáceres, with elections underway for the 2026-2027 term.

Name

AIChE Sección Perú

Legal name

AIChE Sección Perú

Website

https://aiche.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIChE Sección Perú is the Peruvian local section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, serving chemical engineering students and professionals through tiered memberships, online courses and webinars, five technical divisions, student chapters, K-12 outreach, and the annual LACPS regional conference.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions in two tiers (AIChE Pro at S/.150 and AICHE EXPLORE at S/.75) providing access to CEP, discounts on publications and events, and voting rights
2. Course and Webinar Fees: Revenue from online courses, webinars, and educational programs for chemical engineering professionals and students
3. Conference and Event Registration: Registration fees for the LACPS (Latin American Congress on Process Safety) and other technical events, including sponsorship revenue from industrial partners

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Core offering

AIChE Sección Perú is a non-profit professional association that delivers tiered membership subscriptions, online courses and webinars, technical divisions, student chapters, and conferences for chemical engineering professionals and students in Peru. It generates revenue through annual membership fees (S/.150 AIChE Pro and S/.75 AICHE EXPLORE), course and webinar fees, and registration and sponsorship revenue from the annual LACPS Latin American Congress on Process Safety.

Product overview

AIChE Sección Perú is the Peruvian section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, offering a comprehensive professional development ecosystem for chemical engineers. The organization provides two-tiered membership programs (AIChE Pro and AICHE EXPLORE) with access to a continuing education platform (CEP), webinars, and professional resources. Its educational offerings include dozens of courses and webinars covering process safety, bioremediation, biopolymers, machine learning, Python programming, AI applications, metallurgical processes, water treatment, and petroleum engineering. The organization fosters professional community through five technical divisions (Process Safety, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Process Simulation, Biological Engineering), student chapters at Peruvian universities, a K-12 outreach program, and an employability program offering workshops and mentoring. Major events include the LACPS 2026 (Latin American Congress on Process Safety). The portfolio spans membership services, online education, professional networking, student development, and industry conferences.

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Products and services

• AIChE Pro Membership Premium annual membership priced at S/.150.00 offering full access to the Continuing Education Platform (CEP), member discounts on books, magazines, technical documents, conferences and courses, unlimited Academy webinar credits (live and on-demand), access to professional discoveries and virtual job fairs, and eligibility to hold office and vote in elections. Targeted at working chemical engineering professionals.
• AICHE EXPLORE Membership Entry-level annual membership priced at S/.75.00 offering partial CEP access, one free code for a member-priced Academy online course, 3 Academy webinar credits (live and on-demand), and partial access to AIChE Engage. Targeted at students and early-career professionals seeking affordable access to AIChE resources.
• Educational Courses and Webinars Comprehensive catalog of online courses and webinars covering chemical engineering topics including process safety, bioremediation, biopolymers, machine learning, Python programming, artificial intelligence, metallurgical processes, water treatment, petroleum engineering, and sustainability. Delivered through the organization's LMS platform to chemical engineering professionals and students.
• LACPS 2026 (Latin American Congress on Process Safety) 11th Latin American Congress on Process Safety scheduled for September 30 - October 2, 2026 at Sheraton Lima Historic Center, Peru. Designed for professionals involved in process safety leadership and implementation, featuring world-class speakers addressing strategic, management, and operational perspectives on process safety with a strong regional focus.
• Employability Program (Programa de Empleabilidad) Free program targeting high-performing chemical engineering students in their final semesters or recent graduates, offering practical workshops with industry professionals, mentoring from market leaders, and job interview simulations to strengthen technical competencies and professional profiles.
• Technical Divisions Five specialized technical divisions: Process Safety (Seguridad de Procesos) developing safety guidelines through INACAL; Process Engineering (Ingeniería de Procesos) promoting knowledge exchange through conferences and webinars; Metallurgy (Metalurgia) focusing on technical knowledge dissemination; Process Simulation and Computation (Simulación de Procesos y Computación) promoting training in simulation software; and Biological Engineering (Ingeniería Biológica) advancing research in biological system simulations.
• Student Chapters (Capítulos Estudiantiles) University-based student chapters where future chemical engineers develop their potential through leadership, learning, and collaboration, with active chapters at Peruvian universities including UNSAAC.
• K-12 Program Educational outreach program aimed at increasing interest, awareness, and enthusiasm for science and engineering among students from pre-school through secondary level, preparing future engineering students to creatively solve technical challenges in an ethical, environmentally responsible, and socially conscious manner.

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• PluspetrolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 11th Latin American Congress on Process Safety (LACPS 2026). Pluspetrol is a major oil and gas operator in Latin America.
• Wolters KluwercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LACPS 2026. Wolters Kluwer provides information services and solutions for professionals.
• HimsaccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LACPS 2026. Himsac is a Peruvian company in the industrial sector.
• Peru LNGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LACPS 2026. Peru LNG operates a liquefied natural gas facility in Peru.
• YPFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LACPS 2026. YPF is Argentina's largest oil and gas company with operations across Latin America.
• WhycommminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LACPS 2026. Whycomm appears to be a communications or technology services provider.
• AIChE GlobalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIChE Peru is a local section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the global professional organization for chemical engineers with 60,000+ members in 110+ countries. Provides access to global resources, certifications, and international conferences.
• INACAL (Instituto Nacional de Calidad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIChE Peru's Process Safety Division develops process safety guidelines through INACAL, Peru's national standards body.
• Peruvian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with universities to establish student chapters, run employability programs, and connect students with industry mentors.
• REPU (Research Experience for Peruvian Undergrads)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram offering research internships abroad for Peruvian undergraduates, mentioned in candidate Julia Espinoza's platform as a potential collaboration.
• H₂ PerúminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian hydrogen industry association, mentioned as potential partner for new Emerging Technologies Division.
• Perú RenovableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian renewable energy association, mentioned as potential partner for research and sustainability initiatives.
• SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational petroleum engineering society, mentioned as existing collaborative partner for industry events and technical exchange.
• Amautas MinerosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining education outreach program, mentioned as potential partner for K-12 STEM initiatives.
• ALEIQ (Asociación Latinoamericana de Estudiantes de Ingeniería Química)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American association of chemical engineering students, with active chapters in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and other countries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Chemical Society (ACS): Largest scientific society in the world serving chemists and chemical engineers with publications, conferences, and education. Broader than AIChE Peru but overlaps in serving chemistry-adjacent professionals and offering technical training.
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): AIChE Global is the parent organization of AIChE Sección Perú, governing standards, branding, and international resources. As a broad incumbent it operates across all chemical engineering disciplines globally, while the Peruvian section specializes in local delivery.

Direct peers

• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): UK-based professional membership body for chemical engineers offering chartered status, training, events, and technical communities. Directly comparable to AIChE Peru as a peer professional society serving the same discipline with a similar subscription-plus-events revenue model.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): International professional society for petroleum engineers with local sections in Peru, technical divisions, and major conferences. Listed as an existing AIChE Peru collaborator and competes for the same industrial engineering member base in oil & gas.
• DECHEMA: German society for chemical engineering and biotechnology that organizes technical events, training, and research networks. A directly comparable European professional society serving chemical engineers with similar community, events, and education functions.
• Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE): Constituent society of the Chemical Institute of Canada serving chemical engineers through conferences, student chapters, and technical divisions. Directly comparable peer society model serving chemical engineers in a single national market.

Regional players

• Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú (CIP): Peru's national professional engineering college with mandatory membership for licensed engineers. Competes with AIChE Peru for the same Peruvian engineering community but with a regulatory/licensing mandate and broader engineering scope.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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