The Argentina LNG project led by YPF, in partnership with Italy’s Eni and ADNOC’s investment arm XRG, is progressing toward a Final Investment Decision (FID) in the second half of 2026. With an initial liquefaction capacity of 12 million tons per annum (mtpa) via floating LNG units, plans to expand to 18 mtpa by 2030 […]
YPF Luz has introduced Enertoken, Argentina’s largest blockchain-based platform for contracting and managing electricity consumption digitally. This initiative targets small and medium-sized consumers, aiming to multiply YPF Luz’s client base tenfold and facilitate the emergence of a secondary energy market by integrating other generators and Cammesa into a unified digital ecosystem. Enertoken, developed in partnership
Shell Argentina has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing operations and expansion in Vaca Muerta, dispelling recent rumors about divesting its unconventional assets. The company is advancing development plans including a new processing plant and multiple drilling projects, positioning Vaca Muerta as a key element in its global portfolio. During a meeting with Neuquén governor Rolando
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Argentina’s Senate approved a comprehensive labor modernization bill with 42 votes in favor and 30 against, moving the initiative to the Chamber of Deputies for final approval anticipated during February’s extraordinary sessions. The reform introduces significant alterations to collective bargaining, indemnification, and labor litigation frameworks, setting the stage for wide-ranging impacts on employment relations and
Mendoza Province has initiated a national and international bidding process for 17 hydrocarbon areas in the Neuquina and Cuyana basins, signaling increased investment interest amid challenging market conditions. The provincial government seeks to expand conventional oil and gas production by attracting new operators through a transparent, streamlined licensing framework. The Ministry of Energy and Environment
YPF, Eni, and XRG have formalized a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the Argentina LNG project, aiming to achieve a Final Investment Decision (FID) by the second half of 2026. The initiative targets an initial liquefaction capacity of 12 million tons per annum (MTPA), leveraging Vaca Muerta’s gas potential and positioning Argentina as
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Transportadora de Gas del Norte (TGN) appointed Horacio Pizarro as its new Director General on February 3, 2026, succeeding long-serving CEO Daniel Ridelener. This leadership transition aligns with TGN’s strategic focus on bolstering operational safety, efficiency, and expansion projects amid Argentina’s evolving energy landscape. Horacio Pizarro, an Industrial Engineer from the Universidad Católica Argentina with
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Mercuria Energy Group is advancing talks to acquire Raizen SA’s Dock Sud refinery and a network of approximately 700 gas stations in Argentina, with the deal potentially exceeding $1 billion. The transaction would significantly expand Mercuria’s refining footprint in Argentina amid expectations of accelerated energy deregulation under President Javier Milei. Raizen’s financial distress and heavy
Argentina marked a historic milestone in 2025 as renewable sources surpassed 50% of the national electricity generation, sustaining momentum with over $4.5 billion projected investments through 2026. The focus shifts now to resolving transmission constraints and integrating hybrid and storage technologies to sustain growth and meet increasing demand. The progression signals greater market maturity and
