Argentina

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Argentina, Economy, Oil & Gas

Argentina’s oil output hits 943,000 barrels per day in August 2026, with Vaca Muerta supplying 71% of national production

Argentina’s oil production reached an all-time high of 943,000 barrels per day in August 2026, driven almost entirely by unconventional shale development in the Vaca Muerta formation. The energy trade surplus now accounts for 45.3% of the country’s total merchandise trade balance, the highest share since records began in 2004. Continued expansion depends on new […]

Argentina’s oil output hits 943,000 barrels per day in August 2026, with Vaca Muerta supplying 71% of national production Read Post »

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Genneia Completes 129 MW San Juan Sur Solar Farm With $110 Million Investment, Raising Provincial Capacity to 350 MW

The inauguration of Argentina’s largest provincial solar facility consolidates Genneia’s position as a strategic supplier to industrial and mining sectors in the Cuyo region, where the company now commands 800 MW of operational solar capacity. The deployment of 250,000 bifacial modules across 500 hectares demonstrates continued private sector commitment to renewable infrastructure despite broader market

Genneia Completes 129 MW San Juan Sur Solar Farm With $110 Million Investment, Raising Provincial Capacity to 350 MW Read Post »

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Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

YPF Commissions USD 400 Million Processing Plant at La Angostura Sur to Support 100,000 bpd Target

YPF activated a crude treatment plant and gas compression facility at La Angostura Sur in Vaca Muerta’s Southern Hub, installing capacity to process 10,000 cubic meters of oil and compress 4 million cubic meters of gas daily. The USD 400 million infrastructure positions the field to reach 100,000 barrels per day by early 2027, anchoring

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Argentina, Politics

Córdoba Governor Blames National Government for 44% Electricity Tariff Increase

Governor Martín Llaryora’s administration attributes the bulk of Córdoba’s electricity price surge to federal wholesale market adjustments, intensifying provincial-federal tensions as subsidy cuts and economic pressures compound user impacts. The dispute underscores growing friction between provincial utilities and national energy pricing policy amid inflation-exceeding tariff increases. Córdoba Governor Martín Llaryora issued an official statement directly

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Argentina, Politics

Córdoba Governor Blames National Government for 44% Electricity Tariff Increase

Governor Martín Llaryora’s administration attributes the bulk of Córdoba’s electricity price surge to federal wholesale market adjustments, intensifying provincial-federal tensions as subsidy cuts and economic pressures compound user impacts. The dispute underscores growing friction between provincial utilities and national energy pricing policy amid inflation-exceeding tariff increases. Córdoba Governor Martín Llaryora issued an official statement directly

Córdoba Governor Blames National Government for 44% Electricity Tariff Increase Read Post »

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Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

YPF and Río Negro Province Formalize Supplier Development Plan Based on Survey of 490 Local Companies

The agreement targets capacity upgrades for nearly 30 regional firms to compete for larger contracts tied to Argentina LNG and other energy infrastructure projects. With existing energy ventures already generating 8.4 million hours of local labor and USD 246 million in wages, the plan positions provincial companies to capture supply chain opportunities as investment decisions

YPF and Río Negro Province Formalize Supplier Development Plan Based on Survey of 490 Local Companies Read Post »

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Argentina, Politics, Raw Materials

Argentina-U.S. Trade Accord Advances to Congress as Mining and Energy Lobbying Intensifies in Washington

Argentina and the United States signed an additional protocol to their bilateral trade agreement on October 14, clearing the path for congressional approval while revealing how Washington has become the arena where Argentine business interests compete for capital, market access and political backing. The protocol preserves Most Favored Nation tariff treatment for Argentine exports and

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Argentina, Politics

IMF Urges Argentina to Maintain Energy Subsidy Cuts Despite Weaker Growth Outlook and 525% Tariff Increases

The International Monetary Fund called on Argentina to preserve its progress on eliminating energy subsidies while simultaneously reducing the country’s 2026 growth forecast from 3.5% to 2.1%. The directive arrives as utility bills have risen 525% since December 2023, placing sustained pressure on household budgets. The recommendation signals continued tariff increases despite weakening economic performance

IMF Urges Argentina to Maintain Energy Subsidy Cuts Despite Weaker Growth Outlook and 525% Tariff Increases Read Post »

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Argentina, Politics

IMF Urges Argentina to Maintain Energy Subsidy Cuts Despite Weaker Growth Outlook and 525% Tariff Increases

The International Monetary Fund called on Argentina to preserve its progress on eliminating energy subsidies while simultaneously reducing the country’s 2026 growth forecast from 3.5% to 2.1%. The directive arrives as utility bills have risen 525% since December 2023, placing sustained pressure on household budgets. The recommendation signals continued tariff increases despite weakening economic performance

IMF Urges Argentina to Maintain Energy Subsidy Cuts Despite Weaker Growth Outlook and 525% Tariff Increases Read Post »