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December 16, 2181

What Will Billions in Energy Investments Mean for Argentina?

Argentina’s government expects $16.5 billion in energy investments by 2026, Energy Secretary Eduardo Rodríguez Chirillo said this month. // File Photo: @chirilloeduardo via X.

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Juan Cruz Diaz, managing director of Cefeidas Group in Buenos Aires: “The implementation of RIGI, designed to attract investment by improving fiscal and foreign exchange conditions while ensuring stability, has sparked enthusiasm in the energy sector. RIGI projects have a two-year window to join the regime, with required minimum investments ranging from $200 million to $600 million. The main attraction for energy investment under RIGI is expected to stem from Vaca Muerta, Argentina’s flagship shale formation. Companies with long-pending projects are eager to leverage RIGI’s favorable conditions to advance their investments. Vaca Muerta projects targeting the global liquefied natural gas market have gained significant momentum. For instance, YPF and Petronas are investing $30 billion to export LNG from Neuquén to Asia and Europe, while PAE plans an LNG plant by 2026 using a liquefying ship from Norway’s Golar. The energy sector is…”

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