A complete guide to Iranian oil
Iranian oil: technology, industry, processes, reserves, history and geopolitical challenges
A focal point of international tensions, Iran holds the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves, estimated at about 208 billion to 209 billion barrels at the end of 2024, accounting for roughly 12% of global reserves and 24% of those in the Middle East
It has 360,000 panels
Mendoza: Genneia launches Anchoris, one of Argentina’s largest solar parks
Energy and Foreign Trade
Energy trade surplus kicks off 2026, cementing Vaca Muerta’s export dominance
Industrial modernization and energy transition
Hydrogen exports and refining: YPF launches H2 II unit at Luján de Cuyo complex
Records and challenges
Shale "superstar:" from 538 to 1,075 wells, drilling boom rewrites Argentina’s energy map
Human talent, technology and technical quality
ABB expands its global reach with more than 28,000 engineering hours exported worldwide
Investments of $18 billion
Vicuña Project: BHP and Lundin Mining present full preliminary study in Toronto
The company’s plans with Argentina
ENAP posts strong 2025 results as Vaca Muerta supply deal drives performance
AI arrives in Vaca Muerta
Instituto Vaca Muerta: Martín Migoya says Globant could join training center
Vaca Muerta Shale Play
Insights, data, and analysis from Latin America’s world-class game changer
New global context
Society of Petroleum Engineers predicts Permian Basin entering new shale phase
Although the basin remains highly productive, operators are placing less emphasis on drilling more wells and more on extracting value efficiently from existing developments. Technologies such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR), horseshoe wells, and artificial intelligence will be crucial to extending the life of this iconic U.S. shale basin.
Strategic Reconfiguration
Argentina LNG: YPF consolidates high-density gas “sweet spots,” partners with Eni and ADNOC
International financing signals shift in bilateral relationship
Shale24 first reported: EXIM Bank reopens credit to Argentina, enables strategic financing for energy and critical minerals
The updated Country Limitation Schedule (CLS) allows short- and medium-term credit for Argentina’s public and private sectors. Within the framework of the Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement (ARTI), the EXIM Bank decision is set to support projects in Vaca Muerta, lithium and infrastructure, marking a key financial endorsement in the relationship between Buenos Aires and Washington.
Investments flow into Argentina
What is the energy multiplier, and why does it help the government attract dollars and boost activity amid global volatility?
Gas in Transition Interview
María Tettamanti: "Transitioning from chronic emergency to regulatory normalcy"
Production, blocks and reserves
Analysis: Shell weighs Vaca Muerta divestment; what its Argentina shale stake is worth
Changes previous framework
Tax relief for conventional oil production: government cuts export duties on mature fields
Argentine Investment in Clean Energy
PCR to invest $450 million in New Mexico solar megaproject with Tesla batteries
Siemens Energy and Pan American Energy
Austral Basin: TotalEnergies launches first wind-battery hybrid electrification for gas production
U.S. seeks to safeguard its energy future
Rystad Energy sees Project Vault as key first step to curb China reliance in critical minerals
Preferential trade zone proposed for critical minerals
Argentina and U.S. sign strategic critical minerals agreement
Lithium exploration in Salta’s Puna
NOA Lithium advances hydrogeological model for Río Grande lithium project in Salta
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Energy infrastructure
VMOS project advances Punta Colorada tanks, boosts Vaca Muerta export capacity
The Punta Colorada Terminal, the endpoint of the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) pipeline, is advancing with roof assembly on two of the six planned storage tanks. With total storage capacity of 720,000 cubic meters and an investment exceeding $3 billion, the project is designed to transport up to 550,000 barrels per day and establish a new crude export route from Río Negro province on Argentina’s Atlantic coast.
New agreement
La Rioja, U.S.-based American Minerals and EMSE advance strategic rare earth, critical minerals mining
La Rioja signs tripartite agreement with American Minerals, EMSE to explore critical minerals, rare earths and attract foreign investment.
Mining strategy
U.S. turns to price floors to intervene in critical minerals market
The strategy advanced by the Trump administration to intervene in critical minerals markets aims to curb Chinese dumping through price floors, secure strategic supply and strengthen production in the United States and allied countries.
The declaration will be signed today
What is Project Vault? U.S. critical minerals reserve echoes China’s model, draws in Argentina
The Trump administration is betting on a strategic reserve of critical minerals to counter China’s dominance, shield its supply chain and reshape the global balance of key resources for the energy transition and defense.
Lithium exploration in Argentina’s Salta
NOA Lithium advances hydrogeological model for Rio Grande, its lithium project in Salta
By the end of the first quarter, the company expects to have its Basin Water Balance report completed, after which it will move forward with the prefeasibility study, scheduled for completion before the end of the year.
Agreement with McEwen Copper
Copper: IFC moves forward on potential strategic financing for Los Azules project in San Juan
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) signed a nonbinding agreement with McEwen Copper to evaluate its participation in financing the Los Azules project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, with a focus on ESG standards, technological innovation and long-term stability.
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