Tag: YPF

Vista Energy completes acquisition of Equinor assets in Vaca Muerta

Vista Energy finalized the acquisition of Equinor’s assets in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation in a deal valued at $712 million. The transaction gives the company led by Miguel Galuccio non-operated stakes in two shale oil blocks in the Neuquén Basin

YPF advances sale of 70% stake in Metrogas

According to a company statement, the first phase of the competitive process to sell its 70% stake in Metrogas “included the participation of 13 companies and concluded with the receipt of non-binding offers on April 9”

YPF awards Halliburton long-term contract for unconventional well completions

State-owned oil company YPF has awarded U.S. oilfield services provider Halliburton a multi-million-dollar contract to carry out long-term unconventional well completions in Argentina

US appeals court voids $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina over YPF seizure

A New York appeals court overturned a ruling that had ordered Argentina to pay $16.1 billion in damages over the 2012 nationalization of oil company YPF

Mega seeks RIGI approval for multi-million Vaca Muerta project

According to the company, the $360 million project aims to expand production capacity and boost the development of liquids associated with oil and natural gas from Vaca Muerta

US Court grants Argentina relief in YPF nationalization case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit accepted Argentina’s emergency request to halt the discovery process related to enforcing a 2023 judgment issued by New York District Judge Loretta Preska

YPF reports net loss of $799 million in 2025

State-controlled Argentine oil company YPF reported a net loss of $799 million in 2025, compared with a net profit of $2.393 billion in 2024. .477 billion. Total hydrocarbon production reached 527,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day last year

YPF, ENI to explore offshore Uruguay

Covering approximately 17,000 square kilometers with a maximum water depth of 4,100 meters, OFF-5 is located “in a strategic area due to its geological potential,” Argentina’s largest oil and gas producer highlighted

YPF reaches “milestone” in shale oil production

YPF announced that it has reached a production milestone of 200,000 barrels per day of oil in Vaca Muerta. This shale oil production level represents 82% growth in just over two years

YPF transfers seven areas in Tierra del Fuego to Terra Ignis

The transfer is part of Project Andes, under which YPF seeks to divest mature assets to focus on Vaca Muerta. The areas involved are Los Chorrillos, Lago Fuego, and Tierra del Fuego Fracción A, B, C, D, and E