Argentina wants YPF lawsuit discovery halted pending appeal

The Argentine Treasury Attorney General’s Office has submitted a formal request to the Southern District Court of New York, seeking to suspend the discovery process mandated by the court, along with the contempt motion initiated by Burford Capital in the ongoing trial concerning the 2012 expropriation of the state-owned energy company YPF. The government, in … Read more

Argentina Dismisses Burford’s Contempt Motion in YPF Case

Legal representatives for Argentina in the YPF expropriation case in New York have characterized the request from UK-based hedge fund Burford Capital — the plaintiffs — to hold the nation in contempt as “procedural harassment.” On Thursday, Burford’s legal team submitted a formal request to Judge Loretta Preska. The assertion pertains to the discovery phase … Read more

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MidOcean is considering joining Argentina LNG

According to sources, MidOcean Energy LLC, a liquefied natural gas business that was founded by EIG, is now in the process of engaging in negotiations to join in Argentina’s famous LNG endeavor. The program, which is valued at twenty billion dollars and is being led by the state-owned YPF SA in conjunction with Eni SpA … Read more

YPF wants JP Morgan to finance LNG project for $12.5 billion

YPF is poised to advance its most ambitious projects in the coming year, as president and CEO Horacio Marín has indicated that the company will soon finalize agreements with international partners for its liquefied natural gas initiative and then move to seek funding. The CEO projected that the process to arrange financing aimed at transforming … Read more

YPF and ENI Team Up for Offshore Oil Hunt in Uruguay

The state-owned energy company YPF announced that it has partnered with Italy’s ENI to begin the process of searching for oil in the waters surrounding Uruguay. Through the agency of its state-owned oil company, Ancap, Uruguay has an ongoing exploration agreement in place with foreign companies in seven offshore zones. In a statement, it was … Read more

Argentina Lifts Export Duties on Regular Crude Oil

The Argentine government has confirmed the elimination of export duties for conventional crude oil, following a meeting involving Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Interior Minister Diego Santilli, and Chubut Governor Ignacio Ramírez. The national and provincial governments have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at eliminating the 8% tax in Chubut. The agreement emerges amidst … Read more

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Anchorage Launches Unique Fund with Sole Investment in Argentine Suit

Anchorage Capital Advisors LP has established an uncommon fund whose returns are contingent upon the resolution of a lengthy and contentious legal battle associated with the nationalization of Argentina’s largest oil enterprise. The fund, classified as a continuation vehicle, possesses a singular asset: a loan secured by a legal claim originating from the nationalisation of … Read more

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Milei’s Midterm Victory Sparks Oil and Gas Funding Surge in Argentina

President Javier Milei’s victory in the October midterms provided reassurance for numerous market sectors. Oil and gas emerge as significant beneficiaries, as La Libertad Avanza’s decisive victory has triggered a surge in corporate bonds. The companies within the sector exhibit a uniformly optimistic outlook. The majority are converging on the markets in search of investors … Read more

Burford Stocks Fall After Key YPF Expropriation Hearing

Recent developments suggest a potential shift in Argentina’s favor regarding the lawsuit concerning the expropriation of oil and gas company YPF, following a Wednesday appeals court hearing, as indicated by government sources and market analysis. For over ten years, Argentina has engaged in a legal struggle regarding the expropriation within the judicial system of the … Read more

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Argentina Secures Victory in US Court Over YPF Share Transfer

A New York appeals court has granted Argentina’s request to halt the transfer of 51 percent of YPF shares as it considers appeals related to the ruling mandating the country to compensate two companies with US$16.1 billion due to the oil firm’s nationalization in 2012. Argentina will consequently retain its YPF shares during the ongoing … Read more