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Vaca Muerta fracturing activity rises 12% in August
Fracturing activity in the Vaca Muerta shale formation saw a rebound in August, with 2,262 stages completed, marking a 12% increase from July. Despite this monthly rise, August remains the second-lowest activity month of the year, following a significant drop in July when only 2,010 stages were recorded.
YPF continues to dominate the sector, accounting for 44% of the total activity in August with 998 stages. Vista Energy followed with 416 stages, while Tecpetrol recorded 228 and Shell completed 211. Together, YPF and Vista Energy accounted for over 62% of the month's total activity.
Year-to-date data shows significant growth in the region. In the first eight months of the year, the Neuquén Basin recorded 19,955 stages, a 21.81% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Additionally, reports indicate that for the first seven months of 2026, the market saw 16,978 stages, representing a 19% year-on-year growth.
Entities
Fundación Contactos Energéticos · Pluspetrol · Vaca Muerta · Vista Energy · YPF
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- [● 2 SOURCES] YPF completed 998 fracturing stages in August. www.tunoticia.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fracturing stages in Vaca Muerta grew 19% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026. patagoniashale.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] August activity represented a 12% increase compared to July. www.tunoticia.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pluspetrol increased its activity from 722 stages in 2025 to 2,012 in the first seven months of 2026. patagoniashale.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first eight months of the year saw a 21.81% growth in stages compared to the same period in 2025. www.tunoticia.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vaca Muerta recorded 2,262 fracturing stages in August. www.tunoticia.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vista Energy completed 416 fracturing stages in August. www.tunoticia.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Neuquén Basin recorded 19,955 stages in the first eight months of the year. www.tunoticia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pluspetrol's activity rose from 722 stages in 2025 to 2,012 in the same period of 2026. patagoniashale.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tecpetrol completed 228 fracturing stages in August. www.tunoticia.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first seven months of 2026 saw 16,978 fracturing stages in Vaca Muerta. patagoniashale.com.ar