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Santa Cruz oil labor disputes and agreements

Overview

Hydrocarbon production in Santa Cruz, Argentina, was halted following an indefinite general strike called by the Union of Oil, Private Gas and Renewable Energies (SIPGER). Led by secretary general Rafael Güenchenen, the union protested staff reductions, contract cancellations, and disinvestment by various firms. The labor action included blockades at production sites after Patagonia Resources refused to reinstate displaced workers.

Following months of conflict, the SIPGER union and Pan American Energy (PAE) reached an agreement in Buenos Aires. The deal ensures that an upcoming investment program, which includes the drilling of 280 exploratory and unconventional wells, will utilize local oil workers from Santa Cruz to create job opportunities for province residents.

Entities

SIPGER · Patagonia Resources · Pan American Energy · Santa Cruz · CGC

Timeline

10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Pan American Energy and SIPGER agree to local hiring in Santa Cruz
The SIPGER union and Pan American Energy agreed that a new investment plan involving 280 wells in Santa Cruz will be staffed by local oil workers.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Santa Cruz oil production halted by indefinite union strike
An indefinite strike by the SIPGER union has paralyzed oil and gas production in Santa Cruz, Argentina, amid protests over job cuts and disinvestment, even as a new CGC drilling rig arrives in the region.

Sources

baraderoteinforma.com.ar · nuevapresencia.com · periodicolasheras.com.ar · tiemposur.com.ar · znnoticias.com