Santa Cruz Ties Royalty Cuts to Investment Pledge
Governor Claudio Vidal presented the program to representatives of all operators active in the province. Royalties on new unconventional and offshore production would fall to 5% over a 10-year term
Leading independent company in hydrocarbon exploration and production (Upstream) and gas transportation (Midstream).
Natural gas and oil production. It participates in the TGN (Transportadora de Gas del Norte) pipeline network, covering 40% of the country’s gas transportation.
Governor Claudio Vidal presented the program to representatives of all operators active in the province. Royalties on new unconventional and offshore production would fall to 5% over a 10-year term
The company, created by Aconcagua Energía together with Patagonian partners, is betting on the San Jorge Gulf Basin as a growth platform and is preparing to enter the unconventional segment. The strategic deal adds a significant portfolio of 24 rigs, including drilling, workover, pulling and specialized service units.
With seven professional training tracks and cutting-edge learning technology, the Vaca Muerta Institute was officially inaugurated at its headquarters in Neuquén’s Technology Park
Argentina is emerging as a regional shale powerhouse, but with weak Brent prices and higher costs, the market in 2026 will demand greater, almost surgical efficiency. The energy map is being rewritten, and the question is whether profitability will hold in the next chapter.