International Women’s Day
Conflict
Middle East shock arrives as Argentina is one year away from exporting LNG
It is the biggest LNG supply shock since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In that scenario, Argentina has the right answer — but it still does not have the ship
Opinion for International Women’s Day
Talent to lead: a broader conversation than gender
Tensions in the Middle East
Ernesto Díaz of Rystad: Iran’s impact on Vaca Muerta and inflationary pressure in Argentina
Strategic investment
GeoPark has a new partner: Grupo Gilinski buys a 20% stake
After Equinor’s exit
Vista could expand its exports by taking over Equinor’s share in OTASA
Large Investment Incentive Regime
RIGI: Mining surpasses energy in approved projects and unlocks larger investment pipeline
Global tensions rise
Kpler: High oil price is Trump’s ‘Achilles’ heel’ and Iran strategy is banking on it
Amarillo Grande project
Blue Sky confirms high-grade uranium mineralization in Río Negro
Vaca Muerta Shale Play
Insights, data, and analysis from Latin America’s world-class game changer
Nicolás Arceo for Shale24
Vaca Muerta’s associated gas doubled in 2025 and hit a new record in January 2026: Can this byproduct of the oil boom be monetized?
Associated gas — the gas that inevitably emerges as a byproduct of oil production in the black oil and liquids-rich window of the Neuquén formation — is rich in high-value components. In January, output climbed to 26.7 million cubic meters per day, setting a historic record. The industry is closely monitoring the trend, as it could open the door to a new business opportunity.
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
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
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
It has 360,000 panels
Mendoza: Genneia launches Anchoris, one of Argentina’s largest solar parks
Siemens Energy and Pan American Energy
Austral Basin: TotalEnergies launches first wind-battery hybrid electrification for gas production
Binational mining
Copper: Vicuña project sets export logistics through Chilean ports
Investments of $18 billion
Vicuña Project: BHP and Lundin Mining present full preliminary study in Toronto
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Operational efficiency in Argentine shale
Vaca Muerta: Proshale completes 6,203-meter abrasive perforation in 33 hours, boosts shale efficiency
The company carried out an abrasive jet perforation with coiled tubing in a deep horizontal well in Vaca Muerta, completing six clusters and stabilizing surface pressure at 8,000 psi. The milestone underscores the ongoing trend of reducing non-productive time and improving operational efficiency in the shale.
Human talent, technology and technical quality
ABB expands its global reach with more than 28,000 engineering hours exported worldwide
The AROPC engineering hub surpassed 28,000 hours of engineering services exported from Argentina to markets worldwide in 2025. The figure represents a 27% increase over 2024, consolidating sustained and standout growth within ABB’s global operations.
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.
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.
Strategic Reconfiguration
Argentina LNG: YPF consolidates high-density gas “sweet spots,” partners with Eni and ADNOC
The swap with Pluspetrol could act as a catalyst to unlock the project, where key players have already begun positioning themselves. By consolidating control over high-density gas areas, YPF is building the stable, large-scale supply base needed to make a megaproject like Argentina LNG financially viable.
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.
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