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Vaca Muerta expansion: infrastructure, logistics, and social

Overview

Vaca Muerta’s expansion continues to drive Argentina toward significant production milestones. A 50-50 joint venture between Continental Resources and Mercuria Energy Group in Phoenix Global Resources aims to invest over USD 4 billion over five years, targeting a production increase from 28,000 boepd to over 100,000 boepd. By July 2026, national oil production reached a record 916,200 barrels per day, with Vaca Muerta contributing over 70% of that total.

Infrastructure development is accelerating. The VMOS S.A. consortium has completed the 437-kilometer terrestrial section of an oil pipeline connecting Allen, Río Negro, to Punta Colorada. Currently entering the commissioning phase, the pipeline aims for an initial capacity of 180,000 barrels per day by early 2027, with a long-term goal of 550,000 barrels per day. The construction of the VMOS pipeline has generated approximately $53.78 billion in Gross Income Tax for Río Negro between January 2025 and August 2026, with $14.25 billion distributed among 39 municipalities.

Private sector activity is also scaling. GeoPark has tripled its production in the region to over 5,000 boepd following the acquisition of assets from Pluspetrol. To fund further development, GeoPark has proposed a private placement of senior notes. Meanwhile, Venoil Energía is targeting mature conventional fields.

Economically, Neuquén remains a regional outlier; while Argentina has seen a national decline in private employers and companies, Neuquén has recorded a 1.1% increase in companies since November 2023, bolstered by a 9.3% year-on-year growth in its construction sector.

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Vaca Muerta · YPF · Río Negro · Neuquén · Rolando Figueroa

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  • "In May 2026, Argentina’s oil production reached 903,700 bpd, a 19.6% YoY increase and the first time surpassing 900,000 bpd."

    vs

    "In May 2025 Argentina’s oil production reached 903 700 bpd, a 19.6 % year‑on‑year increase and the first time production exceeded 900 000 bpd."

    The claims specify different years (2026 vs 2025) for the same production milestone.

  • "In May 2026, Argentina’s oil production reached 903,700 bpd, a 19.6% YoY increase and the first time surpassing 900,000 bpd."

    vs

    "In May 2024 Argentina's oil production reached 903,700 barrels per day, a 19.6% year‑on‑year increase and the first time above 900,000 barrels per day."

    The claims specify different years (2026 vs 2024) for the same production milestone.

  • "In May 2024 Argentina's oil production reached 903,700 barrels per day, a 19.6% year‑on‑year increase and the first time above 900,000 barrels per day."

    vs

    "In May 2025 Argentina’s oil production reached 903 700 bpd, a 19.6 % year‑on‑year increase and the first time production exceeded 900 000 bpd."

    The claims specify different years (2025 vs 2024) for the same production milestone.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Neuquén reports business growth amid national decline in Argentina

    Neuquén is the only Argentine province reporting business growth, driven by Vaca Muerta, while the rest of the country has seen a decline of over 32,000 companies since late 2023.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Neuquén develops energy hub and training programs for Vaca Muerta

    Neuquén is developing an energy hub in the Comarca Petrolera region to support LNG exports, supported by new industrial training programs in partnership with UTN.

  3. [BUSINESS] 22 sources
    Río Negro economy boosted by Vaca Muerta infrastructure projects

    Río Negro's VMOS pipeline construction generated $53.779 billion in tax revenue, with $14.251 billion distributed to 39 municipalities. The province also saw a 3.82% increase in fuel sales in September.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vaca Muerta expansion drives growth for energy services and SMEs

    The expansion of Vaca Muerta is driving large-scale industrial growth, with Tecpetrol advancing Los Toldos II and SMEs scaling up environmental and logistics services.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    TGS advances gas infrastructure projects in Argentina

    TGS has begun construction on the 140km Regional Centro II Gas Pipeline and is expanding the Perito Moreno pipeline to boost gas transport capacity from Vaca Muerta.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vaca Muerta expansion drives record industrial employment in Neuquén

    Vaca Muerta's energy expansion has pushed Neuquén's manufacturing employment to a historic high, contrasting with a national industrial decline.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina oil infrastructure and investment developments

    Argentina's oil sector sees major progress as the VMOS consortium completes a 437km pipeline for shale oil evacuation and Venoil Energía targets mature conventional fields.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    GeoPark triples Vaca Muerta production and proposes new debt offering

    GeoPark has tripled its production in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta to over 5,000 boepd and is proposing a new note offering to fund debt tenders and future capital expenditures in the shale formation.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vaca Muerta energy potential linked to infrastructure and digital growth

    Neuquén officials and Vista CEO Miguel Galuccio highlight Vaca Muerta's role in driving regional infrastructure development and providing energy for the growing global demand for data centers.

  10. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Tecpetrol project in Vaca Muerta approved for RIGI incentives

    Argentina's Ministry of Economy approved a US$6.432 billion hydrocarbon project in Vaca Muerta under the RIGI incentive regime, led by Tecpetrol and GyP.

  11. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    TanGo Energy begins drilling in Vaca Muerta, Río Negro

    TanGo Energy has begun drilling its first unconventional wells in the Charco del Palenque area of Vaca Muerta, Río Negro, as part of a multi-million dollar development plan.

  12. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Vaca Muerta Oil Sur project receives key offshore export components

    Two critical monoboyas for the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur project have arrived in Río Negro, enabling the use of massive VLCC tankers to export crude oil and significantly boosting Argentina's energy export capacity.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pampa Energía targets AI data center demand in Vaca Muerta

    Pampa Energía aims to supply 800 MW of power to AI data centers in Vaca Muerta, while regional leaders emphasize the need for infrastructure to leverage Argentina's gas for Latin American integration.

  14. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    TanGo Energy accelerates shale drilling in Argentina's Vaca Muerta

    TanGo Energy has accelerated its shale oil timeline, drilling its first unconventional well in Río Negro with production expected by December and future expansion planned for Mendoza.

  15. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Argentine senators visit Vaca Muerta to inspect energy production

    Argentine senators visited the Vaca Muerta formation and YPF’s Loma Campana site to inspect hydrocarbon production, infrastructure projects, and specialized labor training initiatives.

  16. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Argentina energy sector sees major investments from Chevron and Compañía Mega

    Major energy investments are accelerating in Argentina, led by Chevron's US$ 13.8 billion plan in Vaca Muerta and Compañía Mega's US$ 360 million gas infrastructure expansion.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Neuquén exports grow 42% driven by energy sector

    Neuquén's exports rose 42% in the first half of 2025 to USD 4,303.8 million, driven largely by energy and crude oil from the Vaca Muerta region.

  18. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vaca Muerta operators scale infrastructure and financing

    Energy players in Vaca Muerta are scaling up: YPF is prioritizing midstream infrastructure to meet export goals, while Vista Energy raised US$ 400 million in Wall Street to accelerate regional operations.

  19. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vaca Muerta Oil Sur advances offshore export infrastructure in Río Negro

    The VMOS project is expanding its offshore capabilities in Río Negro, Argentina, with the arrival of specialized monobuoys to enable large-scale crude oil exports from Vaca Muerta via open-sea loading.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vaca Muerta energy sector sees drilling records and US$230 million in new investment bids

    YPF and Baker Hughes set drilling records in Vaca Muerta, while Neuquén receives US$230 million in exploratory investment bids for new energy areas.

  21. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Neuquén and Río Negro see budget increases in Argentina's 2027 proposal

    Argentina's 2027 budget proposal projects significant spending increases for Neuquén and Río Negro, while Neuquén leverages Vaca Muerta hydrocarbon revenues to fund major infrastructure projects.

  22. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Río Negro allocates energy funds to road repairs and social infrastructure

    Río Negro is utilizing energy sector funds to repair National Routes 22 and 151, expand gas networks in Sierra Colorada, and establish a specialized residential center for women.

  23. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vaca Muerta expansion strains infrastructure and logistics

    Vaca Muerta's growth is straining regional infrastructure, prompting Neuquén to seek $177M from oil firms for roads and requiring companies to prove production evacuation capacity.

  24. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vaca Muerta experts to analyze methane emissions in Neuquén

    Specialists will meet in Neuquén on September 15-16 for the ‘Vaca Muerta Metano Near Zero’ event to discuss methane emission reduction, monitoring technologies, and regulation in the oil and gas industry.

  25. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vaca Muerta region sees new irrigation projects and sand production recovery

    Neuquén is launching irrigation projects in the Vaca Muerta region to diversify its economy, while Río Negro reports a recovery in fracking sand production for the shale formation.

  26. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vaca Muerta shale development targets major LPG export growth

    Vaca Muerta's development could drive Argentine LPG exports beyond 2 billion USD annually by 2030, with production potentially reaching 9 million tons as new infrastructure opens markets in Asia and the region.

  27. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vaca Muerta fracturing activity rises 12% in August

    Vaca Muerta fracturing activity rose 12% in August to 2,262 stages, led by YPF and Vista Energy, despite being the second-lowest month of the year.

  28. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vaca Muerta energy projects seek billions in international financing

    Energy projects in Vaca Muerta are seeking massive funding, with Argentina LNG negotiating up to US$16 billion and Southern Energy finalizing a US$900 million pipeline loan.

  29. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Neuquén announces industrial expansion and infrastructure plans

    Neuquén is launching an industrial expansion plan and road infrastructure financing via Vaca Muerta operators, while Buenos Aires prepares to host the first Urban Cities Federal Congress.

  30. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Río Negro secures US$ 900 million for Vaca Muerta gas pipeline

    Río Negro secures US$ 900 million for the San Matías Gas Pipeline to export Vaca Muerta gas and explores green hydrogen production potential via wind energy.

  31. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Central Puerto seeks Vaca Muerta concession to enter oil and gas market

    Central Puerto has applied for a concession in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to begin producing shale oil and gas following its $50 million acquisition of Patagonia Energy S.A.

  32. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Argentina projected to reach record US$103.7 billion in exports by 2026

    Argentina's exports are projected to hit a record US$103,740 million in 2026, driven by surges in agriculture, energy, and lithium mining, potentially resulting in a US$20,000 million trade surplus.

  33. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Continental Resources to invest $4 billion in Argentina's Vaca Muerta

    Continental Resources and Mercuria Energy Group will form a joint venture in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta, investing $4 billion to boost Phoenix Global Resources' production to 100,000 barrels per day.

  34. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vaca Muerta expansion drives SME financing and regional investment

    Vaca Muerta's growth is driving investment opportunities in Argentina, with SMEs encouraged to use capital markets for expansion while Río Negro emphasizes local employment and regulatory compliance.

  35. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Río Negro energy projects advance for Vaca Muerta exports

    Infrastructure projects in Río Negro are advancing to export Vaca Muerta oil and LNG, including the arrival of monobuoys and the delivery of pipeline components for the San Matías Pipeline.

  36. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Continental Resources and Mercuria form joint venture in Vaca Muerta

    Continental Resources and Mercuria Energy Group are forming a 50-50 joint venture in Phoenix Global Resources, planning a USD 4 billion investment to boost production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta.

  37. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Vaca Muerta infrastructure expansion accelerates Argentina oil exports

    Argentina is expanding Vaca Muerta infrastructure through the Duplicar Norte pipeline and VMOS project to boost oil exports, while companies like Tenaris and TGS deploy new technologies and recovery plants.

  38. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    GeoPark invests $76.4 million to accelerate Vaca Muerta development in Argentina

    GeoPark spent $76.4 million in Q2 2026 on Vaca Muerta, boosting drilling and infrastructure while keeping production stable; revenue rose 12% and cash flow remained strong.

  39. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vaca Muerta fuels Argentina's oil boom, block auction and fertilizer plant

    Vaca Muerta drives Argentina's oil surge, a 15‑block auction, record hydraulic fracturing, a $2.7 bn urea plant, and new tourism push.

  40. [BUSINESS] 9 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.

  41. [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.

  42. [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.

  43. [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.

  44. [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.

  45. [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.

  46. [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‑

  47. [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.

  48. [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

  49. [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.

  50. [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.

  51. [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.

  52. [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.

  53. [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.

  54. [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

  55. [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.

  56. [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.

  57. [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.

  58. [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.

  59. [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

  60. [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.

  61. [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

  62. [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.

  63. [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.

  64. [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.

  65. [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.

  66. [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.

  67. [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.

  68. [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

  69. [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.

  70. [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,

  71. [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

  72. [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.

  73. [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.

  74. [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.

  75. [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.

  76. [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.

  77. [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 ​

  78. [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.

  79. [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.

  80. [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.

  81. [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.

  82. [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

  83. [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.

  84. [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.

  85. [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 –

  86. [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.

  87. [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

  88. [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.

  89. [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

  90. [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.

  91. [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.

  92. [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.

  93. [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.

  94. [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.

  95. [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.

  96. [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.

  97. [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.

  98. [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.

  99. [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.

  100. [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.

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