Last week, in a straightforward manner, the government’s Deputy Economy Minister for Energy & Mining, Daniel González, revealed that a new study indicates Vaca Muerta possesses nearly twice the oil resources previously estimated by the US Energy Information Administration fifteen years ago. The EIA had stated that the recoverable oil was 16.2 billion barrels; the … Read more
With a projected total expenditure of US$51 billion, state oil giant YPF has applied to take part in President Javier Milei’s investment incentive program for its “Argentina LNG” project. The plan aims to exploit the gas resources of the Vaca Muerta shale formation for export in the form of liquefied natural gas. The Argentina LNG … Read more
YPF, the state-owned oil and gas enterprise, divested its interest in Metrogas, the leading natural gas distribution entity in Argentina, to Edenor, an electricity distributor overseen by businessmen José Luis Manzano, Daniel Vila, and Mauricio Filiberti. The decision indicates that YPF will divest from Metrogas as it reallocates its resources to prioritise oil and gas … Read more
Argentina’s energy trade balance solidified its role as a primary contributor to the nation’s foreign currency earnings in the first half of 2026.According to a report by economist Nadin Argañaraz, the sector’s surplus improved by US$2.2 billion compared with the same period in 2025, almost entirely due to a sharp increase in energy exports. The … Read more
The first new facility of this kind to be approved by Pampa Energia SA in over 25 years is a 2.7 billion US dollar urea fertiliser factory on the Atlantic coast of Argentina. Although Argentina has lately prioritised oil production from its prolific Vaca Muerta shale deposit due to its ease of transportation and export, … Read more
Chilean Energy Minister Ximena Rincón recently toured the Vaca Muerta field in Neuquén province, extending an invitation to Argentina to utilise their Pacific coast ports for the export of oil and gas to Asian markets. A communiqué from Chile’s foreign ministry provided additional insights on the proposal. “Chile can serve as a close, stable, and … Read more
President Javier Milei understands more than anyone that the paramount objective in life is to steer clear of unforced errors. It is noteworthy that the application of that rule to the case of Manuel Adorni, his now former Cabinet Chief, was delayed significantly. Adorni’s rags-to-riches narrative captivated the public for more than three months, ultimately … Read more
Certain sources indicate that Chevron Corp, along with two other significant Argentine shale producers, is set to finalise contracts this week for a natural gas liquids project. This development strongly suggests that the US$3-billion initiative is poised to proceed. Certainly, Chevron, the prominent US supermajor, is looking to increase its activities in the Vaca Muerta … Read more
Cold temperatures, the conflict in the Middle East, and an unsuccessful liquefied natural gas tender pose significant risks to Argentine industries, potentially increasing costs and leaving them without natural gas as winter draws near. The situation arises from local legislation that prioritises households and small businesses over industrial users in the event of a gas … Read more
The Argentine Patagonia region is poised to become the primary driver of new employment opportunities in the forthcoming years, fueled by substantial oil and mining investments promoted by President Javier Milei’s administration, as indicated by the latest report from the Fundación Mediterránea think tank. The southern part of the country region emerges as the primary … Read more
