Argentina energy expansion fuels trade surge and jobs

Timeline

1. about 8 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   YPF secures license to drill 12 wells in Vaca Muerta for Argentina LNG export

   YPF filed for an environmental licence to drill 12 horizontal wells in Vaca Muerta, a pilot for the Argentina LNG export project, involving ENI and Abu Dhabi’s XRG in a $161 million venture.

2. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Neuquén province expands housing credit program and launches $500 million Vaca Muerta‑backed bond

   Neuquén province reports over 3,000 families in its housing credit program and launches a US$500 million bond backed by Vaca Muerta royalties, targeting infrastructure projects and debt refinancing.

3. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 33 sources

   Argentina’s Trade Surplus Expands as Exports Surge and Economic Activity Shows Mixed Signals

   Argentina posted a record trade surplus in early 2026, with exports up 24.5% and a June surplus of US$2.2 bn; May economic activity rose 0.2% YoY but fell 0.5% month‑on‑month, highlighting sectoral gaps.

4. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   YPF sets Vaca Muerta record with 203 continuous fracturing hours

   YPF completed 203 hours of continuous hydraulic fracturing in Vaca Muerta's Bandurria block, a remote, incident‑free operation that CEO Horacio Marín says narrows the gap with Permian productivity standards.

5. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Argentina's Vaca Muerta boom drives diversification push in Neuquén

   Vaca Muerta now supplies ~70% of Argentina's hydrocarbons; Neuquén's governor launches an irrigation tender for 50,000 ha to diversify the regional economy.

6. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Argentina sees stark provincial employment contrasts as Corrientes lags and Neuquén booms

   Corrientes records among the nation’s lowest public and private employment rates, while Neuquén posts a 7.1% private‑sector job surge, driving inward migration and prompting new residency rules.

7. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 28 sources

   Argentina's June trade surplus hits $2.2 bn as 2026 export outlook projects record $57 bn foreign‑exchange inflow

   June 2026 Argentine exports rose 24.5% to $9.1 bn, imports 7.3% to $6.9 bn, producing a $2.2 bn surplus; forecasts expect agro‑mining‑energy exports to generate a record $57 bn in foreign‑exchange, with the H2‑

8. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Neuquén Province to levy royalties on sand extraction for Vaca Muerta

   Neuquén lawmakers are debating a two‑tier royalty system on sand extraction for Vaca Muerta, proposing 2‑3% rates to give the province revenue and investor certainty.

9. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Terra Ignis and Argentine officials boost energy cooperation in Neuquén

   Terra Ignis and Argentine energy officials held meetings and site tours in Neuquén, sharing hydrocarbon expertise and waste‑management practices, while national legislators promoted $4.5 bn Vaca Muerta projects

10. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Pumpco, Bonatti secure $1.2 bn Vaca Muerta pipeline contract

    Pumpco, Bonatti and Contreras Hermanos won a $1.2 bn contract to build two 527 km pipelines from Vaca Muerta to Río Negro for the Argentina LNG export project, outbidding Techint‑Sacde.

11. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Argentina's Neuquén traffic cut suspended, Río Negro to finish key roundabout

    Neuquén cancels a Sunday traffic blockade on its main bridge, while Río Negro will finish a key roundabout at routes 22/250, both aimed at improving regional transport.

12. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Pumpco‑Bonatti‑Contreras consortium wins $1.2 bn Vaca Muerta pipeline contract

    Pumpco, Bonatti and Contreras Hermanos win a $1.2 bn Vaca Muerta pipeline contract after a blind reverse‑auction, edging out Techint‑Sacde by about 15 % on price.

13. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Río Negro launches energy‑efficiency programme for local firms

    Río Negro province installed energy‑monitoring at a tyre plant and, with a national minister, discussed the region’s strategic role, private investment and the RIGI incentive scheme.

14. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Río Negro expands gas network to benefit 6,600 families

    Río Negro’s Gas Rionegrino program is executing 36 projects in 25 towns, investing about AR$5 bn to extend natural‑gas to 6,600 families and aim for near‑full coverage.

15. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Iranian investor Hamid Ansari pledges $1.2bn for Argentina modular reactor

    Hamid Ansari commits $1.2 bn to a privately financed modular reactor at Argentina’s Atucha plant, creating 2,000 jobs; expert Emilio Apud backs the shift to small modular reactors and public‑private partnership

16. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina provinces approve major high‑voltage power line projects

    Argentina’s EPRE scheduled a hearing for a 132 kV line in Entre Ríos, while Neuquén’s EPEN unveiled a US$500 million high‑voltage grid expansion to support Vaca Muerta and tourism.

17. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    YPF projects 90,000 new jobs in Vaca Muerta by 2029

    YPF aims to create 90,000 jobs and invest $130 bn in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale field by 2029, with a new training institute to staff the expansion.

18. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Neuquén province launches key Vaca Muerta oil and gas block tender

    Neuquén province is closing a tender for 15 Vaca Muerta oil‑gas blocks, seeking new investment to expand production and regional jobs.

19. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Río Negro Province Grants Benefit to Stop Utility Cutoffs Until 2027

    Argentina’s Río Negro Province enacted a law extending protection against electricity, gas and water shutoffs until Dec 31 2027, allowing eligible low‑income households to apply directly with a sworn statement.

20. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina LNG project gains international partners ENI and XRG

    YPF has secured deals with Italy’s ENI and Abu Dhabi’s XRG to develop the upstream of Argentina LNG, while Neuquén province approves legislation to advance the project, targeting 12 MTPA exports and major local

21. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vaca Muerta's rail bottleneck prompts call for integrated logistics solution

    Vaca Muerta's growth strains Argentine road links, reviving the stalled Norpatagónico railway plan and prompting AIMAS to propose a 5F integrated rail system to diversify cargo and attract private investment.

22. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Río Negro monitors environmental compliance of Argentine LNG project

    Río Negro's environmental secretariat is inspecting the Gulf San Matías LNG project, checking land and maritime works for regulatory compliance and ecosystem protection as the province aims to become an LNG hub

23. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Argentina approves $1.2 bn private SMR project at Atucha

    Argentina announced a US$1.2 bn private SMR project at Atucha, led by Meitner Energy, to build the 300‑MWe ACR‑300 reactor, create ~2,000 jobs and potentially join the Super RIGI incentive scheme.

24. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    YPF secures global partners for Argentina LNG project amid domestic gas price crisis

    YPF brings Eni and XRG into Vaca Muerta’s LNG project, each taking 32% of upstream blocks, as Argentina faces a domestic gas‑price surge that forces many factories to cut production.

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources

    Argentina approves San Matías gas pipeline to launch LNG exports by 2027

    Argentina approved a US$ 1.3 bn San Matías pipeline under RIGI, aiming for LNG exports by 2027, with construction over 60 % complete, creating hundreds of jobs and targeting billions in export revenue.

26. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina pushes ahead with gas pipeline and highway expansions

    Litoral Gas moves to reactivate a pipeline for three Argentine towns, while the Ruta 11 highway extension near Villa Gesell is over 85% complete and aims for summer opening.

27. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vaca Muerta shale oil projects need Brent at $48‑$61 per barrel to stay profitable

    Aleph Energy finds Vaca Muerta shale wells need Brent at $48‑$61 per barrel to be profitable, with RIGI incentives lowering breakeven by $3‑$4 per barrel.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Río Negro enacts water canon for hydro plants, securing 1% of energy revenue

    Río Negro province approved a law creating a water‑use canon that gives the province 1 % of energy sold by hydroelectric operators, part of a 2 % scheme shared with Neuquén, to fund infrastructure and develop.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Neuquén province launches $1.6 trillion infrastructure plan and secures $387 million loans

    Neuquén province unveiled a $1.6 trillion infrastructure programme for Vaca Muerta and secured up to US$387 million in loans to fund roads and energy projects, aiming to boost connectivity and reduce gas‑fuel‑t

30. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Neuquén approves law and pipeline for major LNG export project in Vaca Muerta

    Neuquén passed a law setting a JKM‑linked royalty regime for a Vaca Muerta LNG export project and approved a $1.3 bn pipeline under the RIGI incentive scheme, with operations slated for 2028.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Argentina provinces boost road infrastructure in Corrientes, Río Negro and Santa Fe

    Argentina's Corrientes, Río Negro and Santa Fe provinces are advancing major road works, including Corrientes' Route 126 (20% complete), Río Negro's 180 km repaving project (72% done) and Santa Fe's new bridge,

32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    YPF launches Gulf San Matías studies for Argentina LNG export project

    YPF will begin a month‑long geophysical and oceanographic survey in the Gulf San Matías on 27 June, using three vessels to gather data for the Argentina LNG project that plans to export Vaca Muerta gas via FLNG

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's provinces show stark labor market contrasts

    Argentina's Entre Ríos records the lowest private‑school salaries, while Neuquén‑Plottier boasts a 45.9% employment rate and 3.7% unemployment, highlighting regional labor disparities.

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Argentina advances gas projects: Neuquén approves LNG export law and national pipeline saves $9 bn

    Neuquén legislature approved a YPF‑backed LNG export law, while a study shows the national Gasoducto Perito Moreno saved $9 bn, about four times its cost, boosting Argentina’s energy sovereignty.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Neuquén Mayor Mariano Gaido launches infrastructure upgrades and records commercial boom

    Neuquén mayor Mariano Gaido unveiled a 60‑block infrastructure plan while the city logged a record 603 new businesses in early 2026, boosted by tax cuts and Vaca Muerta‑linked growth.

36. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Neuquén province sets record oil and gas output, fuels Argentina's export surge

    Neuquén province hit record oil (636,295 bbl/d) and gas (115 Mm³/d) output in May 2026, boosting its hydrocarbon exports by over 100% and lifting Argentina’s energy export share to 54.7% of national totals.

37. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vaca Muerta boom drives pharmacy expansion and infrastructure strain in Neuquén

    Farmacity’s $15 M purchase expands pharmacies in Neuquén, while Añelo’s oil‑driven population surge overwhelms schools, hospitals and housing, prompting officials to caution new families.

38. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Rio Negro and Corrientes provinces push forward new mining projects

    Argentina's Río Negro and Corrientes provinces are accelerating mining projects—from gold and uranium to rare‑earth explorations—to boost the economy and create jobs.

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Neuquén province LNG law gains union and industry backing

    Unions and the Neuquén energy federation back a provincial LNG law championed by Governor Rolando Figueroa, offering 30‑year fiscal stability and royalty incentives to boost Vaca Muerta gas exports and create ​

40. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Neuquén, Argentina's LNG project gains union and municipal support

    Union of oil workers and Plaza Huincul municipal government back Argentina’s Neuquén LNG project, citing $25 bn investment, job creation and new infrastructure for Vaca Muerta.

41. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Argentina's Río Negro and Neuquén provinces advance energy projects, secure local jobs

    Río Negro verified 80/20 job rules on the Duplicar Norte project, while Neuquén’s governor backed an LNG plant, saying it will create jobs and drive provincial growth.

42. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta drives massive investment and infrastructure challenges

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta has attracted $121 bn in projects—over 20 % of GDP—but inadequate infrastructure and coordination risk hindering development, prompting calls for public‑private investment frameworks.

43. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's oil firms plan $13.9 bn upstream investment for 2026

    Argentine oil firms will invest US$13.9 bn upstream in 2026, led by YPF’s US$5.68 bn, as Vaca Muerta drives growth despite current pipeline constraints.

44. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina pushes forward logistics corridors linking Puerto Ocampo and Vaca Muerta to new export routes

    Argentina’s provincial officials reported progress on two logistics projects: a Puerto Ocampo‑Bella Vista river link slated for early 2027 and a July pilot to route Vaca Muerta shipments through Chile’s Coronel

45. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta faces shortage of skilled technicians

    Vaca Muerta's rapid growth in Argentina creates a gap of up to 43 000 jobs, outpacing the annual output of engineers and prompting firms to seek practical‑skill hires and push for more technical training.

46. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil and Argentina set to drive Latin America’s oil output to 11.6 mbd by 2050

    OPEC forecasts Latin America’s oil output reaching 11.6 mbd by 2050, led by Brazil (up to 5.8 mbd) and Argentina (up to 2.1 mbd) as global demand rises.

47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Río Negro and Corrientes provinces secure funding for major road projects

    Argentina’s Río Negro province secured financing to improve routes 6, 8, 22 and 151, while Corrientes governor struck a deal with the national interior ministry to restart work on the Ruta 12 highway and push –

48. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Neuquén town Añelo overwhelmed by Vaca Muerta migration surge

    Añelo, Neuquén faces strained health and education services as migrants flock to the Vaca Muerta oil boom, prompting infrastructure and job‑creation measures.

49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Río Negro province expands natural gas networks in Tolhuin and Ramos Mexía

    Río Negro expands gas networks, connecting new households in Tolhuin and nearing full coverage in Ramos Mexía, improving winter living conditions and local economies.

50. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Energy Sector Faces Skill Shortage as Demand for 30,000‑43,000 Workers Grows

    Argentina's energy boom will need 30‑43 k new skilled workers by 2030, yet the country faces a broader job loss of 340 k positions and 26 k employers under Milei, especially in trade, transport and construction

51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Governor Weretilneck unveils road and water infrastructure upgrades in Río Negro

    Governor Weretilneck approved drainage works in Comallo for 200 families and a $24 M water‑supply project serving 100,000 people in San Antonio Oeste and Las Grutas, boosting Río Negro’s infrastructure.

52. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta marks record gas well and advances major oil pipeline

    YPF’s super‑gas well in Vaca Muerta produces 1.3 Mm³/d, while the VMOS project ships 721 steel pipes to advance a 437‑km pipeline and offshore terminal that could move up to 700,000 barrels per day, bolstering

53. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Neuquén province gains EU methane rule relief, boosting LNG export plans

    EU methane‑rule relief eases Argentina's Neuquén LNG export plans, targeting 2027 shipments to Europe while the province grapples with rapid population growth from the Vaca Muerta boom.

54. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Latin America to drive over half of global oil production growth by 2026

    EIA forecasts Brazil, Guyana and Argentina will supply over half of global oil growth by 2026, while Paraguay seeks faster hydrocarbon exploration to avoid future energy shortages.

55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Argentina courts order release of Vaca Muerta seismic data

    Argentina's court orders INPRES and SEGEMAR to release full seismic data for Vaca Muerta, responding to FARN's request amid concerns over fracking‑induced earthquakes.

56. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin seeks NGL infrastructure as AI data centers drive new gas demand

    Vaca Muerta’s gas boom needs NGL processing infrastructure, while AI data centers generate fresh demand for continuous gas supply.

57. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Argentina's provinces roll out salary hikes and mid‑year bonus payments in June

    Santa Fe, Corrientes and Río Negro announce June salary hikes and SAC payments for provincial workers, linking raises to inflation and using scheduled disbursements.

58. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentine Oil Union Leader Mario Lavia Calls for Investment at ILO Conference

    At the ILO conference, Argentine oil union head Mario Lavia warned that lack of investment in conventional oil threatens thousands of jobs, calling for policies to support Vaca Muerta and the sector’s future.

59. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Chevron, YPF and Pluspetrol advance $3 billion Vaca Muerta gas-to-liquids project

    Chevron, YPF, Pluspetrol and TGS approved contracts covering over 80% of a $3 bn Vaca Muerta gas‑to‑liquids project, aiming to produce export‑grade NGLs and create thousands of jobs.

60. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Salta Province urges gas supply guarantees from Vaca Muerta to sustain industry

    Salta Governor and business groups demand more Vaca Muerta gas to protect jobs, while Neuquén SMEs warn of competition and call for local cooperation.

61. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dock Sud Port Handles 10,000 Tons of Materials for Vaca Muerta Offshore Project

    Dock Sud port moved over 10,000 t of steel tubes for YPF’s VMOS offshore project, highlighting the port’s strategic role in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta energy expansion.

62. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vaca Muerta fuels Argentina’s southern growth and property boom

    Argentina’s Vaca Muerta drives a 6.9% economic surge in the South and fuels a property boom in Añelo, where yields reach 9‑12% and rents top 3 million pesos.

63. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    YPF and Neuquén Province push Argentina LNG forward with $175 million investment

    YPF and Neuquén Province agreed on a regulatory framework and USD 175 million infrastructure investment for the Argentina LNG project, while the governor presented a related LNG law and Tribunal appointments.

64. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Río Negro Province launches entrepreneurship program and reports $15.9 bn energy spending

    Río Negro opens its 2026 entrepreneurship program with seed‑capital prizes and notes $15.9 bn spent by the Punta Colorada energy project, creating 530 jobs and boosting local suppliers.

65. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale project highlighted at ARPEL 2026 as key to regional energy security

    ARPEL 2026 in Buenos Aires highlighted Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale as a model for regional energy security, stressing the need for regulatory stability, competitiveness and infrastructure like the Perito Mor​

66. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Neuquén province employment outcomes amid national job losses

    Argentina’s Emplea Neuquén program placed 11,792 people in formal jobs, while a national report shows overall private‑sector job losses under Milei, with only Neuquén and Río Negro seeing net gains.

67. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Mega launches new gas processing train in Bahía Blanca, boosting Vaca Muerta output

    Mega opened a US$250 million gas‑liquid fractionation train in Bahía Blanca, boosting Vaca Muerta output and part of a US$650 million plan; a US$360 million second phase will add 500 000 t of NGLs and raise the

68. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's RIGI regime adds $22.5 bn in new projects, totals $121 bn commitments

    Argentina's RIGI regime adds $22.5 bn in new approved projects, bringing total approved investments to $20.2 bn and overall commitments to $121 bn across energy and mining sectors.

69. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Argentina approves $1.85 bn RIGI projects for San Matías gas pipeline and Sal de Oro lithium

    Argentina approved two RIGI projects: a US$1.3 bn San Matías gas pipeline for LNG export and a US$547 m Sal de Oro lithium expansion, totaling US$1.85 bn, amid regional calls for more gas infrastructure.

70. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Neuquén launches Vaca Muerta licensing round and signs YPF GNL export pact

    Neuquén governor Rolando Figueroa announced a new Vaca Muerta licensing round covering 15 blocks, and the province signed a strategic deal with YPF offering 30‑year fiscal stability, a $175 million infra bonus,

71. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Río Negro Province Gains $145 Million BID Funding for Health, Agriculture

    Río Negro’s governor secured a US$60 million BID loan to modernise the provincial health system and an additional US$85 million for irrigation, rural electrification and disaster‑prevention projects, totaling $

72. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vaca Muerta pushes AI and youth talent programs to boost Argentine shale output

    Vaca Muerta firms adopt AI‑driven monitoring to boost efficiency, while Pluspetrol's Young Trails programme recruits and trains new talent for the Argentine shale sector.

73. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Arpel Conference Highlights Latin America's Rise as Energy Powerhouse

    At the Arpel 2026 conference in Buenos Angeles, experts warned of geopolitical volatility but said Latin America, led by Argentina’s Vaca Muerta and YPF’s LNG plans, is poised to become a major global energy‑s供

74. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Chevron commits $13.8 bn to Vaca Muerta shale project in Argentina

    Chevron is investing $13.8 bn in the El Trapial field of Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin under the RIGI program, citing regulatory reforms and aiming to boost production and exports.

75. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Santander, JPMorgan Lead $1 bn Financing for Argentina's Vaca Muerta Gas Project

    Santander, JPMorgan and Citigroup are arranging a $1 bn loan for Argentina's Vaca Muerta gas project, part of a $3 bn investment expected to deliver $1.2 bn in annual exports.

76. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin sees record fracking and new YPF concessions

    May 2026 saw Vaca Muerta log 2,484 fracking stages, a 6.4% rise, while YPF secured five new gas blocks to boost LNG export plans with over $525 million in slated investments.

77. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Oil Industry Talent Shortage in Latin America

    Oil firms in Venezuela and Argentina's Vaca Muerta grapple with severe skilled‑worker shortages, prompting outsourcing and fast‑track training as expansion demands tens of thousands of new technicians and eng .

78. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina’s shale boom fuels regional energy shift as global oil prices rise from Iran conflict

    Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale surge reshapes South America’s energy landscape, while higher oil prices from the Iran conflict lift exports for Argentina, Brunei, Oman, Angola and Gabon.

79. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Adecco Report Shows Vaca Muerta Oil Salaries Reach up to 10 Million Pesos Monthly

    Adecco’s salary guide shows Vaca Muerta oil workers earning 2.7‑10 million pesos monthly, driven by union strength, Patagonia’s higher living costs and a skilled‑labour shortage; the sector will need up to 43,

80. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Puerto Quequén launches historic cargo for Vaca Muerta oil project

    Puerto Quequén loaded its first cargo of anchors and chains for the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur project, marking a historic shift toward energy logistics in Argentina.

81. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Argentina's Río Negro and Neuquén Provinces Expand Energy Support Programs

    Río Negro rolled out a winter energy aid program for over 8,000 families, while Neuquén invested 4.5 bn pesos in 60 EPEN vehicles to improve emergency power response.

82. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Río Negro and Neuquén top Argentine provinces in private‑sector job growth

    Río Negro and Neuquén posted the strongest private‑sector job growth in Argentina, outpacing a national employment decline and highlighting the Patagonian region’s economic momentum.

83. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina's Rio Negro and Neuquén drive Vaca Muerta energy projects

    Argentina's Rio Negro governor and Neuquén mayor outlined billion‑dollar oil pipeline, LNG and city infrastructure projects tied to Vaca Muerta growth.

84. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vaca Muerta drives Argentine petrochemical growth and high‑pay technical jobs

    Vaca Muerta’s shale boom lifts Argentine petrochemical output and fuels a surge in high‑salary technical jobs.