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5 clusters · 47 sources · 32 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 17 days ago

Argentina energy and mining sector developments

Overview

Industrial and regulatory activity in Argentina’s energy and mining sectors has seen both localized disruptions and significant new investments. In Chubut, the oil sector faced paralysis at the Manantiales Behr field due to tensions between the Truckers Union and oil workers regarding new automation technology. Union leaders described the situation as a ‘lockout patronal’ (employer lockout) stemming from disputes over service rates. However, operations in the province have also seen expansion, with Crown Point Energía resuming drilling in the Puesto Quiroga area of the El Tordillo concession.

In Santa Cruz, the mining sector has experienced regulatory scrutiny and intensified exploration. The provincial government ordered task cessations at Newmont’s Cerro Negro site following reports of safety and hygiene violations. Concurrently, mining exploration is increasing in the Deseado Massif, with 14 gold and silver projects active.

Recent developments show expanded activity in the Vaca Muerta region. In Neuquén, Gas y Petróleo del Neuquén (GyP) concluded its first bidding round in nearly a decade. In Río Negro, projects in the Vaca Muerta formation potentially exceed US$ 1.6 billion. Phoenix Global Resources has secured a 35-year non-conventional exploitation concession and plans to invest US$ 494.4 million between 2027 and 2031 to drill 40 wells and build a crude oil treatment plant. TanGo Energy has initiated a US$ 66 million drilling program, while Pan American Energy leads a project in the Loma Guadalosa area. Additionally, GeoPark and GyP have proposed an investment exceeding US$ 1 billion to develop the Loma Jarillosa Este and Puesto Silva Oeste blocks, aiming to increase production to 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. In mining, Patagonia Gold is launching a 10,000-meter drilling campaign at the Calcatreu project.

Entities

Vaca Muerta · Chaco · GeoPark · Newmont · Fabián Ardeti

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] INSUGA aims to export more than 85% of its production.
[● 2 SOURCES] The company targets new markets in Asia, Central America, and South America.
[● 2 SOURCES] The company will use the port of Corrientes and the future Port of Las Palmas for exports.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The plant produces bovine tallow and meat and bone meal.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Current shipments are being sent to the United States and the port of Montevideo.

Timeline

17 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Mining and energy sectors drive growth through asset reopening and large investments
Mining and energy companies are scaling up operations, including Sibanye-Stillwater’s copper project in Australia and GeoPark’s US$1 billion oil investment in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Río Negro energy and mining sectors see major investment expansion
Río Negro, Argentina, is experiencing a surge in industrial activity, with energy projects in Vaca Muerta projected at US$ 1.6 billion and Patagonia Gold launching a major drilling campaign in Calcatreu.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Energy sector developments expand across Argentina and Ecuador
Energy sectors in Argentina and Ecuador report significant progress, including President Milei's call for Vaca Muerta investment, high-performing solar plants in La Rioja, and PICA's new solar project in ECU.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 26 sources
Argentina energy sector sees major investment and exploration activity
Argentina's energy sector sees major activity as Vaca Muerta bidding attracts $230M in investments, while Santa Cruz expands mining exploration and Mendoza extends oil concessions.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Argentina energy and mining sectors face labor and regulatory tensions
Industrial conflicts impact Argentina's energy sector in Chubut over PECOM's operational changes, while Santa Cruz authorities intensify inspections of Newmont's Cerro Negro mining site.

Sources

adnsur.com.ar · ahoradigital.net · argentarnoticias.com.ar · barinoticias.com.ar · cafexmedio.com.ar · chacodiapordia.com · diariosanrafael.com.ar · econojournal.com.ar · economiasustentable.com · elciudadanoweb.com · eldiadegualeguay.com · eleco.com.ar · eleconomista.com.ar · energiaspatagonicas.com · entreriosahora.com · facundoquiroga.com · fmpatagoniamadryn.com.ar · lainformativa.com.ar · lapatria.bo · lapostacomodorense.com.ar · mediosrioja.com.ar · neuquen.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · noticiaslasheras.com.ar · nuevamineria.com · patagoniashale.com.ar · periodicolasheras.com.ar · politicaymedios.com.ar · primerochaco.com · puebloregional.com.ar · radiolarioja.com.ar · realchubut.com.ar · red23noticias.com.ar · redesdenoticias.com.ar · revistapetroquimica.com · rionegro.com.ar · rtn.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · sitiosargentina.com.ar · tctelevision.com · tiemposur.com.ar · tn.com.ar · turismo530.com · uip.org.py · utdt.edu · valoraanalitik.com · vocesyapuntes.com

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